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Club Challenge Makes Mission Impact Video

Recently, members of Club Challenge produced a video story capturing what happens during a 24-hour period across the various enterprises of Challenge Enterprises.  In this video, you will see the ways Challenge Enterprises impacts our community, economy and commerce; along with the individuals with different abilities who make it happen.   We answer the call 24/7/365, because we believe that Work is Power! 

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Local TV Show Around Town Spotlights Challenge Enterprises

Challenge Enterprises’ CEO, Nancy C. Keating, recently appeared on the local TV program “Around Town” to spotlight the agency’s 48th anniversary and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Also discussed was the influences of inclusion in the workplace, how the pandemic has impacted Challenge Enterprises, the formation of our Tiger Team and how this team is helping businesses re-open after a reported COVID case.  Go to 3:53 in this video to watch the interview with Tiffany Howard and Nancy C. Keating.  

 

Town of Orange Park Fall Festival

In October, Challenge Enterprises participated in the Town of Orange Park Fall Festival.  People stopped by our booth to take a selfie with our new photo frame and watch the newly released Work is Power video.  

 
 
 

Basket Life Partners with Challenge Enterprises 

In collaboration with the Clay County Chamber of Commerce, Basket Life has created a strategic alliance with Challenge Enterprises to pack and deliver welcome baskets for new homeowners in Northeast Florida communities.

“We are extremely honored to partner with Challenge Enterprises to not only help us but to also share their mission with new homeowners in the area,” said Dana Heisler, CEO of Basket Life. “Basket Life’s mission – connecting business owners, nonprofits, and the community – is further enhanced by giving meaningful employment opportunities to differently-abled adults. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with such an amazing organization." [Read More]

 
 

Picking Up The Tab for Ronald McDonald House JAX

Although the whole can is valuable, the tab is much cleaner and easier to collect in large quantities than whole cans. The tab of a standard can is made of high quality, high-grade aluminum. By itself, it doesn’t mean much but when we pull together, pop tabs add up and become valuable donations to the Ronald McDonald House.

This year, Challenge Enterprises collected and donated 30 and a half gallons of tabs for the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.

 

Gate River Run: A Run for Inclusion

2020 was the year of challenges for The Ability Experience and Challenge Enterprises.  In March 2020, we expanded our partnership to include the Run for Inclusion at the Gate River Run.  The summer of 2020, we re-imaged Gear Up Florida as a virtual event.  All these changes have only strengthened our joint mission for a more inclusive community.

With some adjustments, we are committed to finding a safe way to participate in the Gate River Run in 2021.  Stay tuned to learn more and to cheer on our joint team.   

 

Every year, Challenge Enterprises sponsors and decorates a tree for the Green Cove Springs Parade of Trees. This year we invited everyone to help Trim the Tree with their Gift for Inclusion.  Participants picked an ornament from one of the squares on our website, made a donation of their choosing and customize their square for the holidays.  There was also an invitation to take a walk through the holiday wonderland at Spring Park looking for the Challenge Enterprises tree with the hint: Gnome-body knows! Did you find the Challenge Enterprises tree?  

2020 Top-rated by Great NonProfits

Thanks to our friends and fans, Challenge Enterprises is one of the winners of a 2020 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits!  We appreciate all of you who left a review.  [Read Reviews]

Giving Tuesday 2020 

Thank you to all who joined in the excitement, crowdfunding and support of our Giving Tuesday Fundraiser. Because of you, we were able to raise an incredible $9,648.88! That’s 74% of our goal of $13,000.  

 

Winn Dixie Community Bag

Looking for an easy way to go green? Pick up a few reusable Community Bags at any Winn-Dixie, BI-LO, Fresco y Más, or Harveys store. Each bag helps reduce paper and plastic bag use, and you can use
the attached Giving Tag to direct a $1 donation to Challenge Enterprises. It’s a win-win!

 
 

Andy Jones Retires After Sixteen Years with Challenge Enterprises


Andy James began his journey with Challenge Enterprises on June 18, 2004, when he took a position at the Mayport Commissary.  On October 2, 2020, Mr. James retired from his position at the Federal Courthouse. During his sixteen years with Challenge Enterprises, Andy's dedication, commitment and loyalty have earned him three service pins.  Best of luck on your retirement, Andy James! [Read More]

 

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