DuBlasé Foundation

10/21/2026

We enjoyed connecting with fellow Rattlers at the Florida A&M University Homecoming Mocha Meet-Up, sharing perspectives on business, entrepreneurship, impact, and the importance of building a lasting legacy.

Thank you to the Florida SBDC at FAMU for inviting us to speak, bringing everyone together for a meaningful conversation.

10/16/2026

Meaningful connections create opportunities for meaningful impact.

We had the opportunity to connect with Cindy Funkhouser, CEO of Sulzbacher through Leadership Jacksonville. While our organizations serve the community in different ways, we share a common commitment to creating opportunities, strengthening lives, and building a better Jacksonville.

Stronger connections. Stronger community. Greater impact.

10/12/2026

Building more than worlds. Inspiring the next generation of innovators.

During Florida Climate Week, the DuBlasé Foundation participated in the Jacksonville Minecraft Build Challenge Open House, highlighting how technology and hands-on learning can empower students to develop creative solutions to real-world challenges.

In partnership with the City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government, Jacksonville Climate Coalition and alongside the VoLo Foundation, we’re helping connect STEM education, environmental awareness, and community innovation in ways that make learning engaging and accessible.

We’re proud to continue creating pathways for young minds to explore, innovate, and build a better future.

09/28/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to gift (10) laptops to some amazing students in an initiative to address the digital divide in helping more students get access to the technology they need every day.

We talk a lot about opportunity, but access has to come first. Sometimes something as simple as having the right technology can make a real difference in what a young person is able to learn, explore, and imagine for themselves.

Grateful to AT&T and TaxSlayer Gator Bowl for making this happen. The boys were so grateful.

08/24/2026

We’re proud to announce that the DuBlasé Foundation has been selected as a recipient of a Red Coats Community Grant from THE PLAYERS Championship!

This support will directly impact New Jax City STEM Pathways, creating more opportunities for local students to learn through hands-on STEM workshops and the New Jax City Build Challenge.

We’re grateful to THE PLAYERS Championship and the Red Coats for investing in programs that inspire creativity, innovation, and the next generation of problem-solvers.

Building more than cities. Building pathways to what’s possible.

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Darrell Eakins Jr. on being selected for Leadership Jacksonville’s Class of 2027!

The DuBlasé Foundation is proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

We look forward to seeing the relationships, experiences, and opportunities for impact that come from this next chapter.

Congratulations, Darrell!

08/05/2026

Special thanks to JAX Business Calendar for the community spotlight on the DuBlasé Foundation. We are honored for the recognition. Great read!

There is no shortage of talent in Jacksonville. Every day, young people across our city imagine, build...

07/10/2026

On behalf of the DuBlasé Foundation, we would like to congratulate Sai Tejasvi Vegi, the recipient of the Fall 2026 DuBlasé Foundation STEAM Scholarship. Sai Tejasvi will be attending Duke University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering.

Congratulations on all your achievements and good luck on your scholastic journey at Duke!

05/22/2026

Congratulations once again to the KIPP VOICE Academy Class of 2026. You did it!

It was truly an honor to serve as this year’s keynote speaker and celebrate such a major milestone alongside your families and loved ones. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning.

Special thanks to the KIPP VOICE Academy faculty and staff for the invitation and warm welcome.

05/22/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to engage with the students and faculty of KIPP Voice Academy during their 8th Annual Career Day.

More than 80 eighth-grade students explored the future of transportation through an interactive session on autonomous vehicle technology led by Javier Coba (Jacksonville Transportation Authority) and Darrell Eakins Jr. (Beep Inc. & The DuBlasé Foundation). From classroom learning to a live NAVI vehicle demonstration, students experienced innovation in a hands-on and meaningful way.

Thank you to Assistant Principal Ms. Tanisha Bell and KIPP Voice Academy for creating opportunities that inspire the next generation of thinkers, builders, and leaders.