Testimonials

Jacksonville is very fortunate to have the AnnieRuth Foundation and other like organizations that are passionate about the business of helping others become positive contributors of society.

Mia Jones

State Representative

I felt privileged to volunteer my services with the AnnieRuth Foundation; it was an awesome experience to be able to help assist in preparing the back packs filled with supplies and giving bagged fruit and vegetables to the students at Ocean way Elementary school, the kids were taught how to make healthy choice in selecting the foods they eat. This organization is doing an outstanding job educating our communities on various topics!

Sadie Lane

Being an AnnieRuth Foundation summer internship award recipient has been a blessing and an honor. I am so very grateful to have been offered this opportunity because this internship is the first step to my career goal as a Fashion Buyer. Through this program, I learned a lot about the Fashion Merchandising industry and I feel very strongly that this is the field for me. I am also thankful for the AnnieRuth Foundation for giving to the community by investing in the future of students.

TaNia Anderson

2016 SIP Award Recipient

The AnnieRuth Foundation is a very professional organization with extremely compassionate members. The Foundation is very organized, sets high standards, is committed and extremely dependable. The AnnieRuth Foundation is an exceptional and valued partner to our property. Thank you AnnieRuth Foundation and may God continue to bless You All for all the great works that you do.

Paula O. Jackson

Eureka Gardens and Southside Apartments Community Development Director

The AnnieRuth Foundation and its volunteers have been instrumental in strengthening families and improving the community!

Charlene Gross

Family Engagement Manager

My experience at Pediatric Care Center was amazing! I am so thankful for the AnnieRuth Foundation because they gave me a chance to see (first hand) what I will be doing for the rest of my life; helping children. I never thought I would be selected but when I received the call, I was so happy and so thankful words still cannot describe how blessed I feel to have had this opportunity!

Daisy Dabney

2015 Summer Internship Award Recipient

“The Annie Ruth Foundation went above and beyond to not only prepare an important and dynamic presentation, but independently took the time to understand our group’s unique needs and actually customized a presentation to best support our specific class goals. After these two presentations (Public Speaking & Diversity in Action), we feel even more confident and prepared for our students’ upcoming meeting with the Department of Justice in Washington, DC!”

Thank you, Annie Ruth Foundation!

Amy Donofrio

Leadership Teacher

Thank you so much for taking the time to come present at (S.P. Livingston Elementary School). The fruit and vegetable samples were so awesome and tasty, but beyond that, it was super beneficial. Half of the students hadn’t even tasted, seen or heard of many of the foods that you introduced to them.

Mrs. LaVant-Johnson

S.P. Livingston Elementary School

Being an award recipient of the AnnieRuth Foundation’s Summer Internship Program has given me the upper hand when it comes to completing college assignments. I’ve been able to share the knowledge, skills and wisdom that I received during the internship with my colleagues at BCU and I’m already viewed as one who will excel in the competitive industry of Communications. The experience will also help me when I become an international motivational speaker. I am so very appreciative of the AnnieRuth Foundation for affording me this opportunity!

Earl Robinson Jr.

2016 SIP Award Recipient

I am highly thankful to the AnnieRuth Foundation for placing an intern with such quality with us and for offering the Summer Internship Program to businesses on the First Coast.

Pastor Terry Hill, Jr.

Radio Personality, Praise 107.9FM

Through the AnnieRuth Foundation’s Summer Internship Program, I’ve learned ways to be successful; from learning how to perform well during an interview, to speaking out more when in public, to learning how to start my own business. The experience has given me confidence and has equipped me with tools to comfortably handle any challenge that comes my way. I am very thankful to the AnnieRuth Foundation for providing this opportunity.

Keshon Mabry

2016 SIP Award Recipient

The passionate work of the AnnieRuth Foundation continues to build and strengthen the city of Jacksonville. We are better because of you!

Tangi K. Williams

Commission Chair, Mayors Commission of the Status of Women