--- title: "Community First Insider: August 2025 Edition" description: Community First Insider! Read our monthly newsletter to learn about exciting new developments, upcoming community events, and some of our helpful services. --- [![Community First](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CFCU_Logo_Global_Header_Hub2025.png?width=753&height=375&name=CFCU_Logo_Global_Header_Hub2025.png "Community First")](https://www.communityfirstfl.org/) ![Insider Redesign Logo-Color-2](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Insider%20Redesign%20Logo-Color-2.png?width=400&height=151&name=Insider%20Redesign%20Logo-Color-2.png "Insider Redesign Logo-Color-2") since 1935 | #justbeyourself Volume 8 | Issue 8 | August 2025 **Our Purpose: Strengthening our communities one member at a time.** ![What's new with Community First?](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hubfs/600x200%20New%20From%20CFCU.png "What's new with Community First?") Help Us Stuff The Bus: Today is the day! Stuff the Bus is officially back. We’ll be collecting school supplies from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today (August 1st) at The Markets at Town Center and Staples in Orange Park to help local students start the school year prepared and confident. Every donation helps. Whether you drop off supplies in person or giveonline, you’re making a difference. You can also text **CLASSROOMS25** to **30306** to donate. Thank you for supporting our students and teachers. Let’s make this school year brighter together. ![moveUP Financial Sense](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hubfs/600x200%20moveUP%20Financial%20Sense%20Logo.png "moveUP Financial Sense") [![Fraudster trying to hack information.](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hubfs/300x150%20Protecting%20Personal%20Information.jpg "Fraudster trying to hack information.")](https://www.communityfirstfl.org/resources/blog/protecting-your-personal-information-how-your-phone-number-and-email-can-be-used-to-access-your-acc) ### **Protect Your Accounts: Risks of Phone and Email Access** While most people know the dangers of sharing information such as your Social Security Number or Account Information, another data set is just as crucial to protect: your phone number and email address. These seemingly harmless pieces of information are often used as keys to unlock access to online accounts. But how? [**Read more.**](https://www.communityfirstfl.org/resources/blog/protecting-your-personal-information-how-your-phone-number-and-email-can-be-used-to-access-your-acc?utm_campaign=4723107-2025-Community-First-Insider&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--KYpUv4FPsP7NoGkTkt8iYL3TMJ5Qlq2BG1Xko7HdqntVQiyp0170YZKF-jUJiDGr3g2hL) ![Upcoming Events & News](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hubfs/600x200%20Monthly%20Events.png "Upcoming Events & News") ![Tools 4 Schools](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/300x150%20Tools%204%20Schools.jpg?width=300&height=150&name=300x150%20Tools%204%20Schools.jpg "Tools 4 Schools") #### **Tools 4 Schools** Community First is proud to support *Tools 4 Schools*, a program by INK! that helps reduce the nearly $900 teachers spend out-of-pocket each year on classroom supplies. This initiative ensures St. Johns County educators have access to the resources they need, and that every student is equipped to succeed. Now through August 31st, our St. Johns branches (Murabella, St. Augustine and Beachwalk locations) will be accepting school supply donations to support this important effort. ![Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/300x150%20Thanksgiving%20Classic.jpg?width=300&height=150&name=300x150%20Thanksgiving%20Classic.jpg "Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic") #### Thanksgiving Day Race One of Jacksonville’s favorite traditions is back! The 42nd annual Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic features a Half Marathon, 5K, and One-Mile Turkey Trot. It’s a fun way for the whole family to start the holiday, plus, your participation helps support the Mandarin Food Bank, with $1 from each entry going directly to their mission. Now’s the best time to register as prices increase September 1st! Even better, **Community First members** get an extra $5 off with code **COMMUNITYFIRST5OFF**. ![Blues Brews Bourbon and BBQ](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/300x150%20Blues%20Brews%20Bourbon%20and%20BBQ-1.jpg?width=300&height=150&name=300x150%20Blues%20Brews%20Bourbon%20and%20BBQ-1.jpg "Blues Brews Bourbon and BBQ") #### Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Get ready for a sizzling summer favorite! Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ brings together Jacksonville’s top BBQ—wings, pulled pork, brisket, and more—paired with unlimited samples of local craft beer and bourbon, all set to the sounds of live blues music all night long. Proceeds from this flavorful event support the nonprofit Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, helping keep the arts alive in our community. ![Front Runners Taphouse](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/300x150%20Front%20Runners%20Taphouse.jpg?width=300&height=150&name=300x150%20Front%20Runners%20Taphouse.jpg "Front Runners Taphouse") #### Grab a Bite at the Community First Igloo  We're excited to welcome Front Runners Taphouse, a fresh take on the neighborhood sports bar, now open inside the Community First Igloo. With a modern vibe and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to catch up with friends, enjoy a solo bite or stop by for a hockey watch party.   Whether you're here to hit the ice or just hungry for something new, you’re invited to stop in and enjoy. And don’t forget, Community First members get 10% off their food and beverage (excluding alcohol). ![Kindness in the Community](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hubfs/600x200%20Kindness%20in%20the%20Community.png "Kindness in the Community") ### Micah's Place Our Community First team had the privilege of volunteering at the Purple Dove Resale Center, where every donation and purchase directly supports survivors through Micah's Place, the only certified domestic violence center in Nassau County, FL.   We spent the afternoon sorting through clothing and household item donations and lending a helping hand!   Want to get involved? Learn more about how you can support Micah’s Place by [visiting their website.](https://www.micahsplace.org/?utm_campaign=4723107-2025-Community-First-Insider&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--KYpUv4FPsP7NoGkTkt8iYL3TMJ5Qlq2BG1Xko7HdqntVQiyp0170YZKF-jUJiDGr3g2hL)     ![Volunteers sorting clothing](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/1080x1080%20Micahs%20Place%205.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=1080x1080%20Micahs%20Place%205.jpg "Volunteers sorting clothing") ![Volunteer folding clothing.](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/1080x1080%20Micahs%20Place%202.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=1080x1080%20Micahs%20Place%202.jpg "Volunteer folding clothing.") ![Volunteer sorting clothing on rack](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/1080x1080%20Micahs%20Place%204.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=1080x1080%20Micahs%20Place%204.jpg "Volunteer sorting clothing on rack") ![Volunteer sorting through clothing.](https://info.communityfirstfl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/1080x1080%20Micahs%20Place%203.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=1080x1080%20Micahs%20Place%203.jpg "Volunteer sorting through clothing.") 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