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Jacksonville launches veterans survey to identify critical needs

A comprehensive survey of First Coast veterans is underway, aiming to identify critical needs in the community for veterans and their families. The anonymous 2022 Northeast Florida Veteran and Family Needs Assessment is the product of Endeavors, a nonprofit that conducts relief programs, including veterans services. Endeavors is partnering with Jacksonville, the University of North Florida and the Combined Arms Institute. Endeavors, which also aims to build a veterans wellness center in Jacksonville using city dollars along with state and federal grants, is funding the survey. Combined Arms is providing metrics and analysis, as well as a public report based on the data to be released in November. The assessment is being conducted and reviewed by UNF's Center for Community Initiatives. Jacksonville officials will help facilitate outreach and potentially use the data for future policy decisions.

2022-08-29T11:21:07-04:00August 29th, 2022|News, Veterans Services|

Struggling to find affordable housing in Northeast Florida? These resources may help

Monthly expenses continue to balloon along with inflation for most Jacksonville families, and even with various fixes working their way down the line, such as the proposed property tax rate cut, some families are worried about how they will pay their bills now. Despite initiatives that are aimed to aid future homebuyers or advocacy for rent increase freezes, no solutions seem to be coming quickly enough. Here are a few options for people are looking for ways to get help now:

2022-07-31T09:28:08-04:00July 31st, 2022|Fair Housing, News|

Jacksonville event celebrates World Refugee Day

Catholic Charities Jacksonville on Monday hosted a World Refugee Day celebration. The event was held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the nonprofit’s headquarters in the Jessie Ball duPont Center on East Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville. The celebration helped introduce city, religious and community leaders to the civic, faith-based and governmental organizations and agencies that serve refugees throughout Jacksonville. The event also honored refugees, service providers and community members who have worked together during the challenges of the resettlement process. In addition, the event included performances, health-enhancing activities, and interactive informational displays from local refugee organizations and others.

2022-06-21T10:41:07-04:00June 21st, 2022|News, Refugee/Immigration|

JALA receives cy pres award in health-care billing case

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid recently received a $51,356 cy pres award resulting from a case in which attorney Jordan A. Shaw represented a class of patients who were improperly billed by a hospital for the difference between the provider’s charge and the allowed amount under their insurance. Shaw, a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, chairs the firm’s Consumer Litigation Practice Group and co-chairs its Commercial Litigation Practice Group.

2022-04-13T11:41:04-04:00April 13th, 2022|Cy Pres, News, Partners in Justice Spotlight|

Jacksonville veteran facing eviction receives help just in time

Eric Strickland was 24 hours away from being evicted when Jacksonville Area Legal Aid came to the rescue. Eric Strickland served our country for 13 years with 4 overseas deployments in the United States Army.  Currently, he's on disability from his job as a truck driver after dealing with a heart issue. He was served with an eviction notice after falling behind on rent.  "I always keep this with me, that's why I still have it," said Strickland while holding onto the American Flag that was given to him during his father's funeral. Strickland served in the Army during the Persian Gulf War, his father was in the military during WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

2022-04-02T08:43:22-04:00April 2nd, 2022|Fair Housing, News, Veterans Services|

Pajcic & Pajcic Yard Golf and Lawn Party is April 2

After play was suspended for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Pajcic & Pajcic Yard Golf and Lawn Party returns from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 2 along Montgomery and Richmond streets in Avondale. All donations and sponsorships are matched 100% by the law firm to benefit Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. Attorneys are asked to make a $50 donation, the public is invited for a $25 donation per person and children are admitted free.

2022-04-01T11:11:58-04:00April 1st, 2022|News, Pajcic & Pajcic|

Orange Park man facing eviction while waiting for Our Florida rent payments

Florida’s emergency rental assistance relief program, Our Florida, announced it sent more than $51 million to families between March 10 and March 23. Just how much of that money was actually deposited, and how much of it is really helping people? Action News Jax has been receiving emails and calls for help from several viewers, claiming their money was reportedly sent by the state but never arrived. A month ago, a Jacksonville woman was waiting on several checks. This time, it’s the same story again; a man in Orange Park was supposed to be evicted Wednesday, March 30. Eric Strickland’s apartment is currently empty. He has packed up all his belongings and moved his furniture to a friend’s house.

2022-03-31T11:45:08-04:00March 31st, 2022|Fair Housing, News, Uncategorized|

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