Respect. Understand. Connect.
Support the OneJax Mission
OneJax has a long history of bringing people together — across faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs — to listen, learn, and lead with humanity.
No matter the moment, building understanding, connection, and belonging remains essential to a thriving community.
Your support helps us build a more just and welcoming Jacksonville — where everyone belongs.
Who We Are
OneJax is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Jacksonville, Florida, with more than 55 years of experience helping people connect across lines of difference as the foundation for a strong community.
Through interfaith dialogue, youth leadership, and community gatherings, OneJax helps people of all backgrounds understand one another and stand together.
Respect. Understand. Connect.
It’s not just our tagline — it’s how we move forward together.
What We Do
We bring people of all faiths and backgrounds together through shared learning, service, and action — empowering youth to lead with compassion, fostering community connections, and honoring those who inspire kindness and courage.
Interfaith Programs
Through service, education, and advocacy, our interfaith dialogues, leadership gatherings, and special events foster trust, promote learning, and inspire collaboration among neighbors seeking common ground.
Community Building and Engagement
Our community events bring people together to talk, share, and listen — even when it's hard. Through our Breaking Bread & Barriers supper series and partnerships across the city, we’re helping neighbors rediscover connection in an increasingly divided world.
OneJax creates the space where neighbors talk, learn, and work together — even when they disagree.
Your support helps make that possible.
Why It Matters
Fear and division are often amplified by headlines, politics, and misinformation.
But here in Jacksonville, we believe that listening is powerful — and connection is stronger than conflict.
REAL STORIES
REAL IMPACT
I’ve grown so much as a LOUD leader. OneJax helped me believe in the power of kindness and connection.
— Esha, Youth Program Participant
"There are so many similarities between different faiths, and recognizing that brings people together. I think the world needs to realize that—not just students. If we learn these values now, it will be easier for us to unite rather than divide in the future.
After this program, I’ve met so many different people, and getting to know them made me realize I shouldn’t judge others right away. That’s something I’ll carry with me into school, my friendships, and everything else."
— Amina, LAUNCH Summit Participant
"Being here helped me understand why people do the things they do and what’s going on in their minds. Everyone has their own goals, and when you meet someone for the first time, it helps to know how to connect and find common ground. That showed me this was a really valuable opportunity to learn."
— Charles, LAUNCH Summit Participant
"Metrotown helped me understand myself — and others. I’m walking away with more empathy."
— Youth Leadership Program Participant
"I learned to be kind to others at all times. Even if someone is going through a hard time or is being mean to you, you should still choose kindness. If someone comes to you for help, you help them...
As eighth graders, we’re the leaders of middle school, and we have to set an example for the sixth graders. What we do is what they’ll follow. We want to set a good example so they can grow into good people."
— Shrihan, LAUNCH Summit Participant
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Help create a Jacksonville where everyone feels respected, understood, and connected.
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