Kids Hope Alliance

06/12/2026

Juneteenth, which commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States, is coming up next week. There will be celebrations all across Jacksonville, starting this weekend. Check out where the events will be, as well as other events happening in Duval County in this week's Good News Friday newsletter. https://conta.cc/4fHldMP

06/09/2026

High school grads, if you're stuck and don't know what your next steps are, LSF can help.

Not sure what’s next after graduation? We can help. ❤️

If you’re a high school senior or recent college grad, our Steps 2 Success Financial Opportunity Center offers support to help you prepare for work, build life skills, and feel more confident about your next step.

From resumes and interviews to budgeting and credit building, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

📧 [email protected]
📞 904-730-8256

06/08/2026

Spots are still available for summer camp. Click on the link to sign up.

Summer camp alert! Secure a spot for your young artist in the CAP Studio Artists (CAPSA) immersive visual art program providing students with the opportunity to pursue their passion and expand their creative skills. 🎨🖌️

Session 1: June 22 – 26, 2026
Session 2: July 20 – 24, 2026

These one-week summer camps run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., for rising 3rd through 5th graders.
Each session includes a themed approach to developing the foundations of drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Register today! capkids.org/enroll/capsa-summer-sessions/

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the seniors in the latest The Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council program!! They've shown positive change in our community. Keep up the GREAT work!!

06/03/2026

Prepare now for the hurricane season. Receive free supplies this Saturday.

Hurricane Season is here and Farm Share Florida's Hurricane Preparedness Distribution Event can help you get a head start with FREE emergency supplies this Saturday, June 6th:

🔷 Celebration Church
🔷 9555 RG Skinner Pkwy
🔷 Starts at 9am

Check out the graphic below for specific items included in this free hurricane supply distribution. For more information, please visit: https://farmshare.org/hurricaneready

06/02/2026

Congratulations to the newest class of the Wildlife, Inclusion and Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) program!! This program provides at-risk teens in Jacksonville certain skills to excel in life. Last night, five teens graduated from the program. If you know of a teen who might be interested in environmental literacy, click on this link. Congrats again to the graduates!!

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

https://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/wild-program

06/01/2026

Kick off summer with a reading challenge.

06/01/2026

ICYMI: School is out for the summer and there are TONS of activities, reading challenges, and college tours students can take advantage of. There is also a list of summer camps where children can attend. Read about that and more in this week's newsletter. https://conta.cc/42YUL9R

05/26/2026

PAL is on the move, and we’re coming to YOU. 🚐💨

For over 50 years, JaxPAL has built trust between Jacksonville’s youth and the officers who serve them. Now we’re hitting the road to make those connections even stronger.

Here’s what’s rolling in:
🛡️ JSO Specialized Unit up close
🧪 Hands-on STEM tables
🎮 The Gaming Truck
🍔 Food on us
🎉 Family fun for every age

Stay connected. Scan the QR, follow along, and don’t miss us when we pull up in your community.

🌐 www.jaxpal.org