It may be just a day on the calendar, but September 4 has become a day of community pride as Jacksonville hosts a series of 904 Day events. <\/p>\n
Jacksonville\u2019s Morning News was live on location at VyStar Tower to spotlight the annual 904 Day Breakfast. It was hosted by LIFT JAX, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating generational poverty in the Historic Eastside. <\/p>\n
The event brought business leaders across sectors to celebrate the city\u2019s culture, honor community impact and build momentum for Jacksonville\u2019s future. <\/p>\n
Organizers honored the MyVillage Project for its work empowering young people, strengthening families and creating opportunities that help communities thrive across Florida.<\/p>\n
\u201c904 Day is a celebration of what makes Jacksonville special, our people, our neighborhoods and the partnerships that move our city forward,\u201d said Travis Williams, President & CEO of LIFT JAX.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
VyStar\u2019s Vice President of Community Engagement Kemal Gasper joined Jacksonville\u2019s Morning News to talk about the community engagement that\u2019s come out of 904 Day. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mayor Donna Deegan stopped by Jacksonville\u2019s Morning News ahead of her keynote address at the 904 Day Breakfast to talk about the role that business and community groups play in elevating Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jacksonville\u2019s Morning News visited with Children\u2019s Home Society Executive Director Kimberly Bennett, My Village CEO Ronnie King, and LIFT JAX CEO Williams. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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