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April 10, 2026
Fundholder Spotlight: Tom Nehl Truck Company
Founded in 1958, Tom Nehl Truck Company has been a trusted name in commercial trucking for more than 65 years. Now led by President Steve Bacalis and his daughter, Executive Vice President Lauren Scheible, the company’s values of integrity, customer focus, and excellence extend beyond a one-time purchase.
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April 1, 2026
Donors Forum Recap: Investing for the Future: How Early Learning Shapes Young Minds
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April 1, 2026
The Community Foundation Invests $1.9M in Affordable Housing in Duval, St. Johns
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March 25, 2026
Fundholder Spotlight: Tom Bush Family of Dealerships
"A vibrant Jacksonville is about more than business—it’s about people. Our family and our employees share a responsibility to give back and help our community grow."
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The Community Foundation in the News
June 27, 2024
Delores Barr Weaver makes ‘extraordinary’ $61 million gift to Jacksonville-area nonprofits
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February 25, 2021
Fort Mose’s ‘Flight to Freedom’ to Become Year-Round Black History Trail in St. Augustine
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January 14, 2021
Art Ventures Turns 30! Cummer Exhibit Celebrates Three Decades in Investment in Jacksonville Art
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Stories
April 10, 2026
Fundholder Spotlight: Tom Nehl Truck Company
Founded in 1958, Tom Nehl Truck Company has been a trusted name in commercial trucking for more than 65 years. Now led by President Steve Bacalis and his daughter, Executive Vice President Lauren Scheible, the company’s values of integrity, customer focus, and excellence extend beyond a one-time purchase.
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March 25, 2026
Fundholder Spotlight: Tom Bush Family of Dealerships
"A vibrant Jacksonville is about more than business—it’s about people. Our family and our employees share a responsibility to give back and help our community grow."
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March 17, 2026
Fundholder Spotlight: Q&A with Lauren and Jason Purdy
As emerging philanthropists, Lauren and Jason Purdy decided to devote most of their giving to the local community and to organize it through a donor advised fund at The Community Foundation. Learn more in this short Q&A about why they give.
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December 30, 2025
A Conversation with Michael DuBow
As he wraps up his term as Board Chair, Michael DuBow reflects on what it has meant to continue his family’s legacy at The Community Foundation and to help guide its next chapter of growth and impact.
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