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Today is the final day of the Freedom to Read campaign.

There is still time to make an impact. Every purchase supports literacy and helps create opportunity for children and families.

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Every purchase made through the Freedom to Read campaign helps expand access to literacy and opportunity for children.

We are working toward a $150,000 goal, and every contribution brings us closer.

The campaign ends tomorrow. There is still time to make an impact.

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Freedom Is Ongoing

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that honors freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of opportunity.

Juneteenth is not just about history. It is about what freedom looks like today and who still has access to it. Freedom is the ability to learn, grow, provide for your family, and shape your future.

At the Jacksonville Urban League, we know literacy is a powerful part of that journey. When children have access to books and learning, they build confidence, find their voice, and begin to see what is possible.

We also recognize the reality many families are facing. Rising costs, higher rent, and growing pressure make it harder to move forward.

These challenges are shaped by real decisions, and that means our voices matter.
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Did you know strong literacy skills are linked to higher graduation rates, greater economic opportunity, and lifelong success?

That’s why the Freedom to Read campaign matters.

Together with Children's Literacy Initiative , we are investing in stronger futures for our children.

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Today we kick off Freedom to Read.

In partnership with Children's Literacy Initiative, we are working to expand access to literacy and opportunity for children and families.

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Join us this Saturday for our Book Club! 📚 Come connect, share perspectives, and enjoy a great conversation with fellow readers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register at bit.ly/JULbookclub

The Jacksonville Urban League Guild is excited to have Ben Crump join us virtually for the event!

Chief Case has been a true partner in building safer, stronger communities. Through his leadership in Orange Park and his support of youth crime prevention efforts, he showed what it looks like to serve with integrity, commitment, and heart. From helping launch the very first Community-Police Forum in Orange Park to supporting efforts across Jacksonville, his impact will be felt for years to come.

We are grateful for his willingness to show up, engage, and invest in our youth and our neighborhoods.

Congratulations, Chief Case, on 28 years of dedicated service. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter. Thank you for setting the bar high and for leading by example.

Prevention starts with connection.

We were proud to join Urban League affiliates from across the state at the Youth Crime Prevention Summit—bringing leaders and young people together to invest in safer, stronger communities.

Thank you to our partners for creating space for learning, collaboration, and action. The work continues. 💙