Last year, nine Ribault High students joined a special program to help support and provide mentors to disadvantaged youngsters. Today, those nine are juniors and seniors planning to attend college on scholarships.
Their mentoring and scholarships have been provided by Aetna in Jacksonville as part of its Professional Opportunity Program for Students. It's because of such programs — one of many organized by Aetna employees — that the company was presented one of HandsOn Jacksonville's highest corporate awards this year, the 2012 Edward R. Hayes Award for united in action, at Thursday night's Celebrate!GOOD event.
The corporate awards are named after a Jacksonville civic leader who has dedicated his life to inspiring and motivating people to treat each other with respect and dignity. It is presented annually to an individual or group that has successfully worked to unify people through inspiration and action.
Last year, the Aetna Foundation made grants to numerous organizations in Jacksonville, including $25,000 to the American Heart Association, $25,000 to the Baptist Health Foundation, $25,000 to WJCT, $15,000 to the American Diabetes Association, $10,000 to Volunteers in Medicine, $5,000 to Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, and $5,000 to HandsOn Jacksonville.
The money helps nonprofit organizations promote wellness and increase access to high-quality health care.
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