Our ultimate goal is when families support their community by becoming involved.

One way of becoming involved is through Community Action Groups. Community Action Groups are a group of citizens who have come together to work on a common issue.

We currently have many exciting Community Action Groups in operation:

Nanas and Papas Raising Grands, a group of grandparents who support each other and find community resources to assist in their work of raising their grandchildren.

Young Ladies with Direction, a group of young women at Forrest High School who focus on their school success while mentoring other young women to do the same.

Young Men with Direction, a group of young men at Forrest High School who focus on their school success while mentoring other young men to do the same.

BLAST Advisory Group, a group of community and school leaders who provide advice and guidance to Family Foundations Building Lives and Schools Together program.

Pull Up Your Pants, a group of community volunteers who are dedicated to encouraging young men to dress with respect.

Westside Coalition, a group of blast-off graduate parents who are taking back their neighborhoods and communities by linking with law enforcement and neighborhood crime watch organizations on the Westside. Click here to view their blog.

If you would like more information, please contact our Vice President of Community Asset Development, Bill Kintz. You can e-mail Bill at billk@familyfoundationsjax.org.