Who we are
Rooted in Duval.
Committed to our people.
Young people are our priority, and community is how we help them thrive.
Our purpose
Put youth first—and strengthen the community around them.
Duval United Foundation, Inc. is a Jacksonville community organization working to connect youth, young adults, families, and neighbors with positive opportunities and practical support. We believe a young person's future is shaped not only by individual effort, but also by access: access to caring adults, education, safe activities, career exposure, civic knowledge, and people who will open a door or help them find one.
We also recognize that families and neighborhoods face everyday needs. Community assistance, resource connections, local service projects, and relationship-building events are part of how we create a stronger environment for youth to grow.
Our approach is intentional and realistic: start with manageable activities, listen to residents, build partnerships, follow through, and share honest updates about what has been accomplished and what is still being developed.
What guides us
- Youth are not a problem to solve; they are people with potential to invest in.
- Positive relationships, structure, and belonging matter.
- Opportunity should include exposure to paths beyond the familiar.
- Young people deserve a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
- Community trust is earned through consistency, transparency, and service.
- We grow responsibly and communicate clearly about our current capacity.
Our vision for Jacksonville
A city where young people can discover what they are capable of, young adults can prepare for meaningful work, families can connect with support, and residents can come together to build safer, stronger neighborhoods.
Build with us