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COJ NONPROFIT GATEWAY E-NEWS
FEBRUARY 2023
The purpose of the monthly Nonprofit Gateway Newsletter is to promote cross-sector partnerships and connect organizations in Jacksonville to events & trainings, funding & grant opportunities, COJ updates, news, and more.
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Strategic Partnerships Update |
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On Tuesday, February 14th, Mayor Lenny Curry, other elected officials, and Sulzbacher CEO Cindy Funkhouser cut the ribbon on Sulzbacher’s new Urban Rest Stop Social Services Bus, a joint venture of the City of Jacksonville and Sulzbacher.
The final piece of the Urban Rest Stop Program, the mobile unit is designed to bring ‘Housing and Hope on Wheels’ to persons experiencing homelessness in downtown Jacksonville by providing social services, including case management and housing placements to people experiencing homelessness who are still living on the streets.
This bus compliments Sulzbacher’s Health mobile, launched in 2020, which provides health outreach services to this same population. The URS Health & Hope on Wheels Mobile Medical Bus played a critical role in connecting individuals with medical resources during the COVID-19 response.
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Community Goals Framework Spotlight -
Goal 5: Equitable & Shared Prosperity and
Goal 6: Economic Mobility
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The purpose of the Community Goals Framework is to ensure the alignment of community priorities and to create a common language that all sectors can utilize to define their investments.
This month we are highlighting two quality of life goals, Goals 5 & 6:
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Goal 5 - Equitable and Shared Prosperity: Achieve a path to prosperity for all by reducing barriers to access and promoting equality and opportunity.
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Goal 6 - Economic Mobility: Foster economic opportunity that leads to independence and self-sufficiency.
See below to learn about partnerships and services that align with one or both of these goals.
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A collaboration between Sulzbacher, the Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC), and the City of Jacksonville, the Urban Rest Stop serves as the main access point for the homeless service system. It is a safe place that individuals can go during the day to rest and access critical resources. The URS offers meals, health and dental care, employment and housing services, a 120-locker storage facility, two mobile service buses, a transportation bus and more. |
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Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) |
Led by the City's Military Affairs and Veterans Department, HVRP is an employment focused program that provides an array of services utilizing a case management approach that directly assists homeless veterans and offers critical access to a variety of local support services.
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Filling the Connectivity Gap |
The Jacksonville Public Library (JPL) provides free laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots rentals, online access to LinkedInLearning, GED preparation and other classes through the Center for Adult Learning and more. Also the JPL and FSCJ have launched a program that allows FSCJ students to be able to borrow a laptop and/or hotspot for use throughout a full academic term.
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2023-2024 Cultural Service Grant Program |
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the 2023-2024 Cultural Service Grant Program (CSGP). Letters must be submitted through the Cultural Council’s online application platform by Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Submitting a letter of intent is a mandatory prerequisite to completing the full application for the 2023-2024 funding program.
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Jacksonville Resilience Survey |
The City of Jacksonville is developing a comprehensive city resilience strategy to guide policies, projects, and programs that will help Jacksonville prepare for, adapt to, and quickly rebound from acute shocks and chronic stresses the city may face. Click on the orange button to complete the resilience survey and/or submit a project idea. |
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COJ March Landlord Training |
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The City of Jacksonville's Neighborhood's Department will be hosting a Landlord Training on Thursday, March 30th from 9:00am - 5:00pm at the Cuba Hunter Community Center. The Landlord Training Program offers a free training designed to help owners and managers keep illegal drug activity and other criminal activity off their property.
Please visit the City’s website to learn more about the program as well to register. Space is limited and registration is required.
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DFD's Education & Training Series: Opioid
Overdose & Narcan Administration
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Please join Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) and Drug Free Duval (DFD) for a free online training about signs of overdose, and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug, Narcan. Residents of Duval County will receive a free Narcan kit, but anyone can join the training.
This training will be offered twice a month at 12:00 or 2:00pm and it is a part of Drug Free Duval's Education and Training Series: Opioid Overdose & Narcan Administration.
Upcoming Trainings:
- Wednesday, March 15th from 12:00-1:00pm EST
- Thursday, March 30th from 2:00-3:00pm EST
- Saturday, April 15th from 12:00-1:00pm EST
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The Players Championship 2023 Military Job Fair |
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THE PLAYERS, in partnership with the Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition, will host its 12th annual Military Job Fair on Saturday, March 4th from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Patriots' Outpost. The Military Job Fair is free and open to military personnel, veterans and military spouses. Approximately 30 companies with existing job opportunities will participate.
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Over the past year, Kids Hope Alliance (KHA), along with its funded providers, made significant strides in critical areas of the lives of local youth, including literacy, career development, and diversion. In this report, you will find program highlights, results of a Gap Analysis and Needs Assessment, as well as summaries of the impact of KHA’s funding. |
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The Nonprofit Gateway Website provides easy, one-stop access to a wealth of information, tools, and resources your nonprofit needs for partnering with the City of Jacksonville. Click on the images/buttons below to access specific resources.
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About COJ Strategic Partnerships |
The Office of Strategic Partnerships, created by Mayor Lenny Curry, leads the mayoral priority of aligning the public, private and philanthropic sectors around common goals to create better outcomes for all Duval County residents. By strengthening the connection between the City of Jacksonville and cross-sector partners, our community will be better able to address complex community issues and leverage opportunities for Jacksonville's citizens.
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