JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a thriving community of financially and emotionally resilient individuals and families, is pleased to announce the inaugural Paving the Way Forward Economic Mobility Summit to be held from May 2 to May 4, 2024. Themed "Harmony in the City," this multi-day summit aims to provide individuals and families with the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary to achieve self-empowerment, financial stability, and generational wealth. The summit will feature inspiring keynote speakers and panel discussions, interactive workshops and skill-building sessions, and networking opportunities.
“The Paving the Way Forward Economic Mobility Summit brings together a distinctive collaboration of thought leaders, experts and practitioners pioneering wealth-building initiatives,” said Barbara "BJ" Beaman, Financial Wellness Manager with Family Foundations. “With the ever-changing economic landscape, it is critical that every family has access to the essential resources needed to thrive.”
Family Foundations will lead the summit through three interactive days targeted toward key groups within the community, including:
- Faith-Based Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, at the Florida Blue Conference Center, aimed to facilitate connections between Family Foundations and local churches and ministries.
- Partner Gathering on Friday, May 3, at the Florida Blue Conference Center, designed to unite local organizations committed to advancing prosperity and opportunity for all.
- Community Expo on Saturday, May 4, at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, provide a platform for individuals and families to discover local resources, participate in curated speaker sessions, and develop skills for self-empowerment.
“By emphasizing the pivotal role of family foundations, we can forge a path toward economic mobility and create a more equitable society for all,” said Beaman.
Family Foundations extends an invitation to individuals and families, thought leaders, policymakers, community advocates, philanthropists, and financial partners to participate in the Paving the Way Forward Economic Mobility Summit. Together, the community can collaborate on actionable strategies to advance economic mobility and diminish inequality.
To learn more about the Paving the Way Economic Mobility Summit or register to attend, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paving-the-way-forward-economic-mobility-summit-tickets.
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ABOUT FAMILY FOUNDATIONS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC.
Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc., originally Family Counseling Services, was founded in 1955 by the Junior League, United Way of Northeast Florida, and the Jewish Welfare League to provide marriage and family counseling. In the mid-80s, we acquired Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS), became a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, and were approved by the Executive Office of US Trustees to deliver bankruptcy counseling and education. Family Foundations has been involved in a number of initiatives throughout its history, including BLAST, a program created to empower parents and engage families in the communities, and 1000 in 1000, an anti-poverty initiative, and has served and impacted thousands of families.
In October 2021, Family Foundations re-branded its Financial Wellness program to the Financially Resilient, Economically Empowered Families Program (F.R.E.E. Families) which incorporates our Keys to Homeownership Initiative. We embrace our ideal to provide comprehensive financial counseling, life coaching, and financial wellness assessments to low- to moderate-income individuals and families in the community. We specifically seek to assist professionals and “hometown heroes” who are working on mortgage pre-qualification, refinancing, and/or estate planning efforts to help them more easily navigate the process. Keys to Homeownership is built on a foundation of Advocacy, Activism and Action so that we teach individuals to become more informed homeowners, neighbors, and citizens.