Jacksonville Section-National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

The NCNW Jacksonville Section Economic Empowerment Committee proudly presents Financial Health Series Part 2: Explore College Scholarship Opportunities (2026).

Invest in your dreams and take the next step toward your college goals by discovering scholarships that can turn ambition into opportunity and make higher education more affordable. We’ve highlighted a few scholarships to get you started. There are many more opportunities available in the links provided under the Additional Resources section.

The Jacksonville Section of NCNW was honored to serve as a community sponsor for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Alumnae Chapter's event, Red Shoes Collective, featuring the esteemed Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, which raised thousands of dollars for Mary Help of the Sick Hospital in Thika, Kenya.

Financial Health Series: S1 | Tax Info for CY2025

Helpful guidance to support your individual 2025 tax return. Knowledge is power-let's get financially empowered and prepared this tax season.

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February is ❤️ Heart Health Month ❤️ — and one of the most powerful ways to care for your heart is simple: move your body.
Regular exercise isn’t just about weight loss. It:
• Strengthens your heart muscle
• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves circulation
• Helps manage cholesterol and blood sugar
• Boosts mood and energy

You don’t have to start with intense workouts. Start where you are:
🚶🏾‍♀️ Take a 20–30 minute walk
🧘🏾‍♀️ Stretch or do gentle yoga
💃🏾 Dance to your favorite song
🏋🏾‍♀️ Try light strength training
🚴🏾‍♀️ Ride a bike or swim

The Jacksonville Section’s Health Committee moved their bodies this week with line dancing at Body Precepts!

❤️ February is Heart Health Month ❤️

Your heart works 24/7 — let’s show it some love.

Here are simple ways to protect your heart:

• Move your body at least 30 minutes a day (walk, dance, stretch — it all counts)
• Choose foods that love you back (fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats)
• Manage stress — your emotions affect your heart more than you think
• Get quality sleep (7–9 hours helps regulate blood pressure & hormones)
• Know your numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
• Stay connected — healthy relationships improve heart health

🧠 + ❤️ Reminder: Mental stress, burnout, and unprocessed emotions can strain your heart just like poor diet can. Caring for your emotional health is heart health.

Small daily choices → Big lifelong protection.