Meet the founder
Rakeeme Joyner
Leader. Mentor. Advocate.
A Jacksonville story shaped by resilience, service, athletics, and a belief that young people deserve real opportunities close to home.
A commitment to youth
Building opportunity, starting at home.
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Rakeeme Joyner’s journey has been shaped by resilience, leadership, athletics, and a lasting commitment to young people. His early experiences helped him recognize how access to encouragement, structured activities, and positive opportunities can influence a young person’s path.
His leadership experience includes serving as Battalion Commander at William M. Raines High School, attending the National Guard Youth Challenge Academy as a Distinguished Cadet nominee, and attending Georgia Military College as a cadet and football player.
After returning to Jacksonville, he served as Assistant Director of Metro Kid Konnection, supporting after-school activities and athletics. He later founded Professional Amateur Basketball to help aspiring athletes develop and pursue opportunities in the sport.
With an associate degree in Applied Science in Health Information Technology, Rakeeme brings together community experience, leadership, and a passion for service through Duval United Foundation.
“Young people deserve to see opportunity right here at home.”
Duval United Foundation is being built to help create more of those opportunities—one relationship, one activity, and one community effort at a time.
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