Community View Points

Chanteya Lawrence, Board Member of Moore Myers Children Fund, came bu the show to talk about Moore Myers Children Fund and their mission to provide financial assistance for under served children to participate in golf programs that will develop their total wellness. They support programs that will teach the skills of golf and help children develop confidence, honest, integrity, respect, judgement,...

Leslie Weed, Heal founder and Jason Gurka, Executive Director came by the show to talk about TEAM HEAL. A group of young professionals who are passionate about HEAL’s mission and vision, in addition to promoting advocacy and awareness of autism in Northeast Florida. TEAM HEAL helps to raise funds and spread the word of HEAL’s good work in our community. They are growing group of young professional...

Michelle Shorty, President and TReal, PRO, came by the show to invite the community to their 17th Annual. Building Motorcycle awareness, we talked about their community involvement, and how they empower the American Cancer Society by donating a portion of their proceeds from their Annual to help fight Cancer. Building Sisterhood and Brotherhood is also their main focus, we also talked about their...

Amy Sheheim and Lisa Floyd called into the show to talk about the non-profit organization The Healing Hearts Project. The Healing Hearts Project (THHP) is a non-profit that serves patients and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), the most common type of birth defect affecting 1 in every 100 babies born. The mission of THHP is to be a relatable source for both patients and caregiver...

Fire Fighter from Clay County, Steven Teal called into the show to invite the community to join the Fire Iron Motorcycle club with their Charity Drive. This is a charity ride that puts money into Fire and Iron M.C. Station 21 Charity Account for local injured and fallen firefighters in their time of need. They put their lives on the line every day to help you and your community. Please help them i...

Nicole B. Thomas President of Baptist Health South and Chair of the 2020 Go Red for Women Campaign came by the show with Cardiologist Dr. Simone Nader to talk about the #GoRedGetFitJax Challenge with some free screenings around town. The American Heart Association is proud to announce Nicole B. Thomas, president of Baptist Health South, as the chairperson for the 2019-2020 First Coast Go Red for W...

Bishop Rudolph McKissick Sr called into the show to talk about his Mindful Mediation Retreat on Febuary 7th. As we build on Black History month, Bishop spoke on the one day retreat and how it will inspire peace and building a closer relationship with GOD. The Retreat was created to create the peace that may be missing in life. With applicable tools, practices and biblical principles, you gain grea...

Marianne Davenport called into the show to talk about Hope Therapy and their mission is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with various diagnoses with the help of our incredible horses. Serving Northeast Florida since 2001, Hope Therapy was founded by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Marianne, and Rebecca Davenport. Their devotion and enthusiasm for the success of their clients...

Karen Hughes joined by Sheila Cribb came by the show to talk about breathing should not be an uphill battle, but for many it is. On Saturday, February 1 at 8 a.m. hundreds will join the American Lung Association to climb up the Bank of America Tower in support of friends and loved ones who suffer from lung diseases like asthma and lung cancer, and raise funds for clean air and lung disease researc...

Steve Carmen called in to the show to talk about The Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR) will hosting its 2nd Annual Saratoga Classic Half Marathon and Super Sara 5K aboard Naval Station Mayport. Excited to bring this open-base event back to Mayport on January 26, 2020 to create a positive experience for the runners, spectators and sponsors, The USS Saratoga was the first aircraft carri...

Tom Shed came by the show to talk about The Heritage Festival merging with the Frank Thomas Festival! Launching Saturday January 25th , the event will be held at Gold Head which is one of Florida's first state parks, the park is a 600-acre site built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. Tom Shed would like to invite the community to enjoy the Florida State parks and also invi...

Leon Baxton, recently appointed CEO of Communities In Schools of Jacksonville called into the show to talk about the organization celebrating 30 years of helping students stay on track for graduation. Mr. Braxton invited the community to the Anniversary gala, A Toast to the Tassel, set for Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown. The upscale evening will include cocktails, a silent auctio...

Adrienne Martin, Founder, called into the show to talk about in their annual BEST BOSS AWARDS GALA of Jacksonville honoring both Men and Women black entrepreneurs in our great city. She also talk about the nonprofit group It's a Girl Thing! The BEST BOSS Society believes in standing by and guiding our youth Kidpreneurs and young adults who have an interest in starting and growing their businesses....

Albert Chester II a pharmacist, entrepreneur, educator, and candidate striving to become the next United States Representative of Florida’s 5th Congressional District came by the show to talk about closing his pharmacy but still in the community as owner and instructor of The Capstone Institute, a post-secondary career school. We talked about the problems people faced ranging from dealing with an...

Birthed by Founder, Stephanie A. Jones', we spoke on her desire to become a change agent. Being a new resident of Jacksonville herself, she struggled with making and maintaining empowered female connections! Stephanie who is an independent Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, spoke on the Mental Health Issues, and helping on-profit partner Hubbard House to help women surviv...

Semone Blair Walker, Entrepreneur, Author, Model, Mother, Over comer called into the show to talk about Awaken the Winner within you! Being iHeartmedia's greatest support in our Sista Strut to build awareness, Meobachi’s mission is to INSPIRE, IMPACT, AND ENGAGE audiences with effective resources that cultivate a sense of wellbeing and personal development. Meobachi, is all about results where the...

Barney Spann, Brandon Mack and Ivan Mote, came by the show to invite the community to 8th Annual Healthy Start 5K Run. The purpose of this charitable event is to raise awareness for the importance of living a healthy, fit and smart lifestyle. In addition to the run/walk, healthcare professionals will be in attendance to answer questions and provide insightful educational resources. Proceeds from t...

Robbie Rose from Our Local and LIVE WQIK Morning Show came by the show to talk about his personal experience with Mental Health and combating the Opioid Crisis within his family. Hoping to engage the community so that we can start talking about Mental Health issues and how we as a community can combat the growing Opioid Crisis in our community!

Matt Steinlin of Team Praetoarian came by the show to talk about the campaign for Row4Hope as they partner with Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida. The challenge that the race provides can be a great metaphor for what our wish kids face every day. Team Praetoarian is bringing awareness to their mission and is raising necessary funds to grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses! F...

Asia Bey, Founder, The Second Chance Resource Center of Jacksonville Inc. Asia came by the show to talk about following her passion and started The Second Chance Resource Center of Jacksonville Inc. This is a tax exempt organization that focuses on building stronger communities, through case management and accountability action plans She also invited the community to support the Second Chance 1st...

Colleen Rodriguez, CEO of the nonprofit called in to discuss the struggles kids – specifically children in foster care – face during the holidays as well as let your listeners know how they can help through the toy drive. Colleen spoke on the Jewish Family & Community Services and their kicked off for their annual holiday gift drive that will provide more than 1,200 children and 100 seniors with a...

Racheal Daven, President and Victoria Gallant, Annual Fundraising Chair from Beaches Rotoract Club came by the show to invite the community to ELF at the Alhambra Theater on Dec 12th. The Event is to raise funds to help Beam which does community service and also benefits the 501c3 organization. Funds raised will help feed hunger children in the community through BEAM. For more information on Beach...

Calvin Matthews CEO of Caribbean Connect US came by the show to talk about their 4th Annual Caribbean Charity Ball and their tireless work in the community by showing love to students in Job Corps, answering the call to help the Bahamas when devastation hit the island, as well as creating events throughout the year to raise funds to help the Caribbean Islands!

Lynzi Chambers, North Florida Lifestyles Director came by the show to talk about the Trail Mark Community Holiday event that help nonprofit organizations as well as invite the community to Star Gazing. The Ancient City Astronomy Club will host an evening under the stars on Saturday, December 8, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Star Gazing event is free and open to the general public as well as the...

I'm A Star Foundation teen servant leaders came by the show to talking about hosting the 9th Annual Let's Move Jacksonville on Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Klutho Park, located at 204 W 3rd Street. The teens learned their generation (Gen Z) may not outlive their parents because of childhood obesity in 2010. Taking inspiration from Michelle Obama's Let's Move initiative, Let's Move Ja...