At OneJax, everything we do begins with people—neighbors, partners, and community members like you who believe in building a more united and connected Jacksonville. Your experiences, perspectives, and voices are what bring our mission to life and move this work forward every day.
As we look ahead, we want to better understand how our story is reaching you and how we can grow together. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our brand awareness survey. Your input will help shape how we share our work, deepen our impact, and continue creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.
This summer, give your child an experience that will stay with them long after the school year begins.
OneJax is proud to introduce our reimagined Sandy Miller OneYouth programs—designed to help students build confidence, develop leadership skills, and learn how to navigate differences with empathy and respect. At a time when young people are facing increasing social and digital complexity, these skills are more important than ever.
Our upcoming LAUNCH Leadership Summit (July 13–16, 2026) is a four-day, immersive experience where students will connect with peers from across Jacksonville, engage in meaningful conversations, and grow as leaders in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Students will:
Build communication and leadership skills
Engage in real conversations about self awareness and community
Form lasting connections with peers from different beliefs and backgrounds
Gain tools to lead with confidence in school and beyond
Spots are limited, and registration is already filling quickly. We encourage you to secure your child’s place as soon as possible.
This is more than a summer program—it’s an opportunity for your child to discover their voice, expand their perspective, and become part of a generation of bridgebuilders.
We hope your family will be part of this exciting new chapter for OneYouth!
*Scholarship opportunities are available upon request. For more information, please contact OneYouth Coordinator & Facilitator Joseph Ray at Joseph@onejax.org.
Join us June 4th at 10 am for an
Interfaith Dialogue at the
Sikh Society of Northeast Florida
OneJax hosts gatherings with clergy and faith leaders across the community dedicated to fostering interfaith dialogue and collaboration. Interfaith leaders engage in meaningful conversations, share insights, and explore how we can work together to build a more inclusive and harmonious Jacksonville.
This month, we join our friends at the Sikh Society of Northeast Jacksonville to learn and engage in meaningful dialogue across faiths.
If you’d like to join us for interfaith events, please reach out to our Director of Interfaith and Cultural Programs, Rev. Rebekah Hutto, at rebekah@onejax.org or contact the OneJax team at onejax@onejax.org. We’d love to have you with us.
We’re always excited to welcome new voices, fresh perspectives, and dedicated leaders to our team. In this newsletter, we’re pleased to introduce the newest member of our advisory council, one of our very own 2026 Humanitarian Awards Silver Medallion Recipients:
Charlie Joseph is the recently retired Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer at GuideWell and Florida Blue. We are grateful to have Charlie generously share his time and service with OneJax. Please join us in welcoming Charlie to the OneJax family!
Breaking Bread & Barriers – Recap & Preview
Humanity in the Age of Information
This season of Breaking Bread & Barriers brought our community together for three timely and thought-provoking conversations around Humanity in the Age of Information. Each session created space for learning, reflection, and connection as we explored how social media, news, and artificial intelligence shape the way we engage with one another and the world around us.
We kicked off the series with “Filtered Truths: Social Media, Algorithms, and the Public Square,” a lively discussion about how social media connects us, influences us, and sometimes divides us. Participants reflected on the role of algorithms in shaping public conversation and the importance of approaching digital spaces with awareness and intention.
Our second session asked an important question: Where do you turn for truth—and why does it matter? Together, we explored how people get their news, the growing challenge of separating facts from opinions, and the role media literacy plays in helping us stay informed, engaged, and connected. It was a meaningful conversation about how to be informed, not inflamed.
We wrapped up the season with “AI & Authenticity: What’s Real and What’s Not,” where we looked at the rise of artificial intelligence and the civic skills needed to navigate rapid change. The conversation centered on discernment, adaptability, and the power of staying grounded as technology continues to evolve.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring season. Breaking Bread & Barriers continues to bring people together in ways that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and strengthen our community. And we’re already looking ahead to our next season, where we’ll explore timely conversations connected to America’s 250th year—a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our shared history, values, and future together.
Thank you for coming and Save the Date: May 6, 2027!
HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 30 for the 2026 Humanitarian Awards. We were honored to celebrate this year’s remarkable honorees, enjoy a memorable evening together, and recognize the incredible impact of those working to build a more compassionate and connected community.
If you were able to attend, we hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did. For those who would like to revisit the evening—or experience it for the first time—photos and videos from the event are now available to view.
We also invite you to save the date for next year’s Humanitarian Awards, taking place on May 6, 2027. We look forward to celebrating with you again as we continue this meaningful tradition.
Walk in the footsteps of history, then dance in celebration of a civil rights hero who shaped American culture. A day of community, commemoration, and joy!
Runners and walkers of all ages will set off from James Weldon Johnson Park and wind through the historic LaVilla neighborhood where the Johnson family once called home. Stories of his remarkable life will be shared in the “Along This Way Race Route”, meant to be run or walked at a “Party Pace” to enjoy interactive stations.
