Meet the newest addition to our FreshMinistries’ family – Omar Simmons! Omar became a part of FreshMinistries over a year ago as a Case Manager and mentor of the Fresh Path program, but only recently took on the full-time position as the Fresh Futures’ Program Coordinator. Prior to FreshMinistries, Omar worked with athletes at […]
Stories of Success – Joy
Before receiving training at the LifePoint Career Institute, Joy was struggling to find employment. She was several months behind on rent, struggling to buy necessities, and didn’t have much hope for the future. After just 10-weeks with the team at LifePoint Career Institute, Joy was taught how to professionally present herself at a job interview, […]
January’s Employees of the Month: Benjamin Nzabarinda and Erica Ramos
Benjamin Nzabarinda and Erica Ramos, both refugees, joined the Native Fresh team in December of 2017. These two have been an extraordinary part of Native Fresh’s growth. Benjamin and Erica show up to the #greenhouse daily with the drive to work hard and make an impact in the community. Ben and his family moved to […]
National Mentoring Month | Caleb’s Story
“Would you like to volunteer as a tutor?” asked my grandmother. I had no idea how this simple question would be the catalyst that would transform my values and purpose. Up to that point, I did not have very many responsibilities other than schoolwork and after-school clubs. So, being the easily-agreeable person that I am, […]
One Boy’s Transformation with the Fresh Futures Youth Program
At the age of 15, Tyrone Morgan enrolled in Fresh Futures after a man from a local church told him about FreshMinistries and their youth employment program. Tyrone was determined to join a program that would lead him to a brighter future and felt that joining Fresh Futures was the perfect path to take. Fresh […]
Jacksonville-Based FreshMinistries Teams With Desmond Tutu On Global Program To End Hunger
Jacksonville-based FreshMinistries, Inc. has teamed up with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu to make the nonprofit’s aquaponics agricultural initiative global in an effort to fight world hunger. FreshMinistries, founded in 1989, aims to end extreme poverty by empowering people living in impoverished and high-crime neighborhoods. Under the direction of Rev. Dr. Robert V. Lee III, FreshMinistries […]
November Business of the Month: Sensi-Care Services
Congratulations to our November Business of the Month, Sensi-Care Services! Sensi-Care Services was founded by Beverly Davis, a woman with the passion to help others. After retiring from her career as a U.S. Naval Officer, Beverly earned her Masters Degree in Health with a concentration in Aging Services Management at the University of Florida. In […]
JOIN US AT FRESHMINISTRIES’ ANNUAL TOY GIFTING
We are giving children in need the Christmas of their dreams with FreshMinistries’ Annual Toy Gifting! On Saturday, December 15th, stop by the Weaver Center for Community Outreach between 10 am – 12 pm for a beautiful winter morning filled with food, festive games, giveaways, and a visit from our special guest, Santa Claus. Families […]
Brenau University & the Beaver Street Enterprise Center Announce Partnership Providing Onsite Professional Development Workshops
Jacksonville, FL – Beaver Street Enterprise Center is proud to announce a new partnership with The Brenau University Jacksonville campus to provide Professional Development Workshops to resident business owners. The first workshop, Business Communication Essential Skills, will be held November 1, from noon to 1 p.m. following a tenant meet and greet with Brenau personnel. Lunch […]
October’s Business of the Month: Alpha Environtech Consulting, Inc.
Alpha Envirotech Consulting, inc. is owned by Amy Fu and was founded in 2010. The company provides a wide range of environmental engineering services across the East Coast of the United States. AEC’s experienced staff represents a wide range of experience and capabilities in the following disciplines: Environmental Due Diligence Services – Phase I, II, […]