We Heard Giving Back is on Your 2026 Vision Board

So we booked you a first-class ticket to making a difference!

*{{Informal Name}}*, a new year brings fresh opportunities to create change. Scroll to see how you can support students and families in 2026 and stay connected to the moments shaping Duval County’s success.

A heartfelt thank you to our recent donors:

Fidelity Investments

Florida Blue Foundation

Johnson & Johnson

RS&H

SEG Gives Foundation

The Boeing Company

The Jim Moran Foundation

The Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust

The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation

Yolanda and Ken Sanders

*list includes donations made since November 2025 that are $5,000 or more

Winter Wishes Success

136 Student Wish Lists Fulfilled

Huge thanks to the 29 volunteers and 7 local companies who made 2025 Winter Wishes our biggest celebration yet, bringing holiday cheer to students across 10 schools. Your generosity made it all possible.

Special Visit at Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School

Travon Walker Inspires Students to Reach for the Stars

He reminded our students that giving it your all matters...in life, on the field, and in the classroom. Congrats on a fabulous season, Jaguars!

How to Volunteer & Support

Upcoming Literacy Days

  • February 12th @ George Washington Carver Valentine's Day Themed
  • March 5th @ Pinedale - Dr. Seuss Themed
All Volunteer Opportunities

Provide Student Essentials

We work to ensure students have what they need to succeed in school and life. Our wish lists highlight their most urgent needs.

*purchases are tax-deductible

Wish Lists

Shop Kendra Scott

Still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? We’ve got you covered! Join us at Kendra Scott (St. Johns Town Center) on Saturday, January 31, from 12–2 pm.

20% of your purchase will support our mission.

Can’t make it in person? No problem!
Shop online January 31 & February 1 using the code:

GIVEBACK-LAQBO

Kendra Scott Website

Support Us Through THE PLAYERS 2026

Purchase Your Tickets With Our Code

  • Visit THE PLAYERS Ticketmaster page
  • Select your preferred competition day
  • Click “Unlock” on the right-side panel
  • Enter promo code: 791AUO
  • Select “Chip-In for Charity Stadium Pass”
  • Complete your purchase (limit 6 tickets per day)

*Thursday & Sunday tickets = extra bonus opportunity for CIS Jax

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Guess the Correct Number of Birdies And You Could Win $10,000

Make a $20 (or more) donation to Communities In Schools of Jacksonville and take your guess at the total number of birdies made during the competitive rounds of THE PLAYERS Championship 2026.

Make Your Guess

CIS Jax Spotted In The News

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    February 20, 2026

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    On Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by CIS Jax to News

    January 2026 Newsletter

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