Community First Cares Foundation Donors Choose Match Fully Funds 127 Classroom Projects Across Duval County Public Schools
11/10/2022

The Community First Cares Foundation and the Jacksonville Public Education Fund are honored to support teachers in Duval County Public Schools who are working to creatively solve challenges.
The mission of our partnership is to fund high-impact projects that build healthy communities by improving our educational system, enhancing financial literacy, and supporting programs that improve the quality of life on the First Coast.
Through the 2022 Community First Cares Foundation Donors Choose Match, $25,000 was donated to fully fund 127 Pre-K - 12th-grade classroom projects across Duval County Public Schools.
Subject areas of the classroom projects include literacy and language, music and arts, STEM, health and wellness, and life skills.
List of all classroom projects funded through the 2022 Community First Cares Foundation Donors Choose Match:
PROJECT |
TEACHER |
STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES |
GRADE |
SUBJECT |
SCHOOL |
ECONOMIC NEED |
Mrs. Winslow |
900 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Music |
Duval Charter School Baymeadows |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Milton |
750 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
Waterleaf Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Gayle |
44 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Warmth Care & Hunger |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Bizzell |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Social Emotional Learning, Literature & Writing |
Louis Sheffield Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Kyne |
45 |
Grades 3-5 |
Warmth Care & Hunger |
Seabreeze Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Johnson |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Early Development |
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School |
Less Than One Third Of Students From Low Income Households |
|
Ms. Despain |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy |
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School |
Less Than One Third Of Students From Low Income Households |
|
Ms. Laffin |
40 |
Grades 6-8 |
Clubs & Activities |
Southside Middle School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Bradley |
575 |
Grades 6-8 |
Literature & Writing, Mathematics |
Duval Charter School Baymeadows |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Khalili |
40 |
Grades 3-5 |
Mathematics |
Mayport Elementary School |
Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Frame-Reid |
21 |
Grades 3-5 |
Climate & The Environment, Mathematics |
Greenfield Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Daniel |
140 |
Grades 9-12 |
Mathematics |
Duval Charter High School - Baymeadows |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mr. Cruz Lorente |
40 |
Grades Prek-2 |
World Languages, Mathematics |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Range |
180 |
Grades 9-12 |
Climate & The Environment, Science |
Sandalwood High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Gainey |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Mathematics |
Dinsmore Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Townsend |
75 |
Grades 6-8 |
Health & Wellness, Students With Disabilities |
Joseph Stilwell Middle School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Nelson |
28 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Mathematics |
Ortega Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Schoenfeld |
42 |
Grades 3-5 |
Financial Literacy, Social Emotional Learning |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Joseph |
40 |
Grades 3-5 |
Mathematics, Science |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Finocchiaro |
21 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Early Development, Literacy |
Chimney Lakes Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Allen-Wilson |
15 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literature & Writing, Students With Disabilities |
Alimacani Elementary School |
Less Than One Third Of Students From Low Income Households |
|
Ms. Lexi |
250 |
Grades 6-8 |
Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness |
Lake Shore Middle School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Felicien |
37 |
Grades 3-5 |
Mathematics |
Hogan - Spring Glen Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Utley-Lott |
65 |
Grades 3-5 |
Engineering & Technology |
Abess Park Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Louer |
25 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
Chimney Lakes Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Carleigh |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Early Development, Literature & Writing |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Mcdermott |
100 |
Grades 3-5 |
Social Emotional Learning |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Visual Dictionaries Help Me Succeed: Learning English In The Classroom |
Ms. Concepcion Lopez |
90 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Community Service, English Language Learning |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
Mrs. Kumrow |
425 |
Grades 3-5 |
Community Service |
Seaside Charter School Mandarin |
Less Than One Third Of Students From Low Income Households |
|
Mrs. Levine |
10 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Students With Disabilities |
Neptune Beach Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Hopson |
80 |
Grades 9-12 |
Community Service, Visual Arts |
William M Raines High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. A. Taylor |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
Spring Park Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Tsengas |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Science |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. V. Whitworth |
43 |
Grades 3-5 |
Social Emotional Learning, Literature & Writing |
Holiday Hill Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Two Languages For The Time Of One: Spanish Language Learners |
Ms. Concepcion Lopez |
90 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Community Service, English Language Learning |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
Mrs. H. |
20 |
Grades 3-5 |
Social Emotional Learning, Students With Disabilities |
Neptune Beach Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Smith |
23 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Community Service, Literacy |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Niebauer |
50 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Social Emotional Learning, Engineering & Technology |
Loretto Elementary School |
Less Than One Third Of Students From Low Income Households |
|
Ms. Lopez |
19 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Social Emotional Learning |
Highlands Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Niebauer |
50 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Engineering & Technology |
Loretto Elementary School |
Less Than One Third Of Students From Low Income Households |
|
Ms. Claudio Galarza |
758 |
Grades Prek-2 |
World Languages |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Jones |
150 |
Grades 6-8 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
San Jose Preparatory School |
Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
When Flowers Don't Bloom: Fix The Environment Not The Flower |
Mrs. Malsch |
38 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Community Service |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
Ms. Lahood |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Performing Arts |
Englewood Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Boro |
181 |
Grades 9-12 |
History & Geography, Social Sciences |
Westside High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Spain |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Engineering & Technology, Mathematics |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Mcdermott |
140 |
Grades 3-5 |
Social Emotional Learning, Mathematics |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Lafleur-Ese Gifted |
120 |
Grades 3-5 |
Social Emotional Learning |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. J. |
23 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Engineering & Technology, Mathematics |
Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Velazquez |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Mathematics |
Hyde Grove Early Learning Center |
More Than Three-Quarters Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Concepcion Lopez |
90 |
Grades 3-5 |
Community Service, English Language Learning |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mr. Lynn |
650 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Visual Arts |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Emel M.A. Ccc-Slp |
60 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Students With Disabilities |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Lopez |
16 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Early Development, Students With Disabilities |
Highlands Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Snodgrass |
50 |
Grades 3-5 |
Community Service, Students With Disabilities |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Stevens |
50 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Community Service |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Osman |
20 |
Grades 3-5 |
Financial Literacy, Social Emotional Learning |
Waterleaf Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Mercer |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Community Service |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Jones Class Has Swag Success, Willingness, Attitude, And Goals |
Ms. Jones |
40 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literature & Writing |
Ramona Boulevard Elementary School |
More Than Three-Quarters Of Students From Low-Income Households |
Ms. Tsengas |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Mathematics |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Niebauer |
50 |
Grades 3-5 |
Engineering & Technology |
Loretto Elementary School |
Less Than One Third Of Students From Low Income Households |
|
Ms. Jackson |
65 |
Grades 6-8 |
Literacy |
Jean Ribault Middle School |
More Than Three-Quarters Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Carleigh |
50 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Community Service |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Spain |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
English Language Learning, Mathematics |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Davis |
225 |
Grades 9-12 |
Climate & The Environment, Engineering & Technology |
Westside High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Miller |
20 |
Grades 3-5 |
Social Emotional Learning, Students With Disabilities |
Hogan - Spring Glen Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Carleigh |
50 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Community Service, Social Emotional Learning |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Teacher Rodriguez |
307 |
Grades 3-5 |
Clubs & Activities, Community Service |
Kings Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Timm |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Engineering & Technology, Mathematics |
Ruth N Upson Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Emel M.A. Ccc-Slp |
60 |
Grades 3-5 |
Health & Wellness, Community Service |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Ocana |
800 |
Grades 3-5 |
Warmth Care & Hunger |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Tsengas |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Mathematics |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Tsengas |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
English Language Learning, Literacy |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Jefferson |
22 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literature & Writing, Mathematics |
Oceanway Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Learning To Effectively Create Rooms Filled With Student Voices |
Ms. Emel M.A. Ccc-Slp |
60 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Literacy |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
Mrs. Taylor |
60 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
Highlands Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Fernandez-Close |
90 |
Grades 6-8 |
Mathematics, Students With Disabilities |
Arlington Middle School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Emel M.A. Ccc-Slp |
100 |
Grades 3-5 |
Health & Wellness |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Knill |
180 |
Grades 9-12 |
Literature & Writing |
Atlantic Coast High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Horter |
25 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
Garden City Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Coleman |
59 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literature & Writing |
Biscayne Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Malsch |
38 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Literature & Writing |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Richmond |
185 |
Grades 9-12 |
History & Geography, Social Sciences |
Westside High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Spain |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
English Language Learning, Literature & Writing |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Rusich |
82 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literature & Writing |
Windy Hill Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mr. Belay |
25 |
Grades 3-5 |
English Language Learning, Literature & Writing |
Windy Hill Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Nowicki |
38 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literature & Writing, Mathematics |
Chets Creek Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Mezzano |
60 |
Grades 9-12 |
College & Career Prep, Engineering & Technology |
Mandarin High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Thomason |
15 |
Grades 3-5 |
Students With Disabilities |
Westview School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Avery |
14 |
Grades 3-5 |
Mathematics, Students With Disabilities |
Highlands Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Booth |
15 |
Grades 6-8 |
Civics & Government, Students With Disabilities |
Landmark Middle School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mr. Gilman |
400 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Social Emotional Learning, Music |
Hogan - Spring Glen Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Reteguiz |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Mathematics |
Dinsmore Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mr. Franken |
16 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literature & Writing, Engineering & Technology |
Spring Park Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Mcdermott |
140 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literacy, History & Geography |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Jordan |
25 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy |
Dinsmore Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Spain |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Early Development, English Language Learning |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Pentz |
49 |
Grades 3-5 |
English Language Learning, Literacy |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Hopson |
200 |
Grades 9-12 |
Visual Arts, Climate & The Environment |
William M Raines High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Johnson |
40 |
Grades 3-5 |
Engineering & Technology, Mathematics |
Neptune Beach Elementary School |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Dr. Harris |
200 |
Grades 6-8 |
Music, Performing Arts |
Fort Caroline Middle School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Jordan |
30 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literature & Writing |
Dinsmore Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Lynn |
65 |
Grades 6-8 |
Other, Mathematics |
Duval Charter School Coastal |
More Than A Third Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Coutu |
72 |
Grades 3-5 |
Mental Health, Literacy |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Dease |
200 |
Grades 6-8 |
Visual Arts |
Matthew Gilbert Middle School |
More Than Three-Quarters Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Coach Randall |
200 |
Grades 9-12 |
Warmth Care & Hunger |
Westside High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Coach Randall |
200 |
Grades 9-12 |
Team Sports |
Westside High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Mcdougald |
50 |
Grades 3-5 |
Civics & Government, Social Sciences |
Annie R Morgan Elementary School |
More Than Three-Quarters Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Emel M.A. Ccc-Slp |
10 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literature & Writing, Engineering & Technology |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Carleigh |
50 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Robinson |
65 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literacy, Students With Disabilities |
North Shore Elementary School |
More Than Three-Quarters Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Furey |
175 |
Grades 6-8 |
Civics & Government, Economics |
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Taylor |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Warmth Care & Hunger |
Highlands Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Phelps |
80 |
Grades 9-12 |
Gym & Fitness, Team Sports |
Edward H White High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Coutu |
72 |
Grades 3-5 |
English Language Learning, Literacy |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Phelps |
110 |
Grades 9-12 |
Mathematics, Students With Disabilities |
Edward H White High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Kitzis |
144 |
Grades 9-12 |
Science |
Englewood High School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Claudio Galarza |
748 |
Grades 3-5 |
Clubs & Activities, Climate & The Environment |
San Jose Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Bilingual Dictionaries Help Me Succeed: Learning English In The Classroom |
Ms. Concepcion Lopez |
90 |
Grades 3-5 |
English Language Learning, Literature & Writing |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
Ms. Harrison |
22 |
Grades 3-5 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
Andrew A Robinson Elementary School |
More Than Three-Quarters Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Jordan |
30 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Warmth Care & Hunger |
Dinsmore Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. G |
15 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Students With Disabilities |
Westview School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Ms. Emel M.A. Ccc-Slp |
100 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Health & Wellness, Literacy |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Mercer |
20 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy, Literature & Writing |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Mrs. Gainey |
22 |
Grades Prek-2 |
Literacy |
Dinsmore Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
|
Learning Language And Literature: Turkish, Russian And Ukrainian Chapter Books |
Ms. Concepcion Lopez |
90 |
Grades Prek-2 |
English Language Learning, Literacy |
Kernan Trail Elementary School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
Dr. Harris |
200 |
Grades 6-8 |
Music, Performing Arts |
Fort Caroline Middle School |
More Than Half Of Students From Low-Income Households |
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The Community First Cares Foundation, founded by Community First Credit Union, is a non-profit community foundation that grants funds to improve the quality of life in North Florida. The foundation supports activities to improve financial literacy, enhance the quality of our educational system, upgrade the health and welfare of our community and help underserved citizens. The Community First Cares Foundation makes contributions to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities on the First Coast. For more information, visit www.CommunityFirstCares.org or call 904-371-8090.