nonprofit Archives - UNF Spinnaker

UNF student organizes volunteer opportunity to feed the homeless on journey to starting her own nonprofit

Sam Chaney, News Editor • Jul 21, 2018

Starting a nonprofit organization may not be the easiest endeavor for a full-time college student, but one Osprey has taken to the streets to encourage empowerment and philanthropy around the nest. On...

UNF student creates college transition program

Wesley Leblanc • Jan 26, 2017

One year ago, Embedded Within wasn’t even an idea. Today, it’s a prominent weekly mentoring program that takes place at Terry Parker High School. Last year, Courtney Lynch noticed a poster stuck...

UNF Foundation begins transparency of its endowment fund

Joseph Basco • Apr 9, 2012

Campus “task force” brings light to the issue after release of 2010 report.

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OneJax becomes UNF affiliate

Lindsay Montgomery • Feb 22, 2012

The nonprofit faith organization brings interfaith programs to the university.

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Who’s laughing now, Jacksonville?

Spinnaker • Feb 9, 2011

Laugh. Drink. Laugh some more. While our city’s not known for its stand-up comedy, a community of comedians is working to bring in the laughs at bars and diners.

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Refugees mix with smooth tunes at Model UN fundraiser

Spinnaker • Sep 21, 2010

Music makes money for misfortune. Two free events this week raise funds for those in heed both here in Jacksonville and in Haiti.

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Comedians garner giggles at UNF Arena

Spinnaker • Feb 11, 2009

Christian Finnegan and Stephen Lynch performed Feb. 7 at the UNF Arena with their unique comedic styles causing abundant laughter from the entire audience. Even though both comedians poked fun at the...