Community First Insider: September 2025 Edition

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Volume 8 | Issue 9 | September 2025
Our Purpose: Strengthening our communities one member at a time.

Follow us on TikTok:
We are excited to announce that we are now on TikTok. Follow us for financial wellness, community events, and more!

New and Improved Info24:
Community First’s Info24, your telephone teller system, has been upgraded. You can still enjoy all the current features plus new, easy-to-use menus, speech recognition, and much more!

Money Management University

It’s never too early to start teaching kids about money. From budgeting and saving to investing, the lessons they learn today will help them build a strong financial future. Our latest blog post offers tips and tricks to make learning about finances fun and engaging for children of all ages. Read more.

904 Day

Join us at the Community First Igloo on Thursday, September 4th, to celebrate 904 Day! From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a special skate session with admission and skate rental for only $9.04.

Plus, we'll be there handing out free cotton candy, including fun flavors like the Icemen Freeze and the Community Cone. We can't wait to see you there!

Murray Hill-O-Ween

We are so excited to partner with the Murray Hill Preservation Association for Murray Hill-O-Ween, a beloved community tradition. Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 5-9 p.m. for a family-friendly block party. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, kids' activities, and the famous Murray Hill-O-Ween Parade.

We can’t wait to celebrate the spooky season with our Murray Hill neighbors!

BASCA CapeABILITIES 5K/1M

Step up for a truly rewarding experience at the 13th Annual BASCA CapeABILITIES 5K/1M Run, Walk, Roll! On Saturday, September 27, join us at BASCA in Orange Park for a joyful celebration of inclusivity, resilience, and community spirit.

Registration kicks off at 7:00 AM and the race begins at 8:00 AM. Whether you’re racing, strolling, rolling, or lending your encouragement from the sidelines, everyone is welcome and every ability is celebrated.

River Reels: Trash Talk Video Contest

In partnership with St. Johns Riverkeeper, we’re inviting Duval County middle and high schoolers to create a powerful short video that highlights the real impact of trash, the importance of reducing waste, and the role each of us plays in protecting our river and local waterways.

Submissions are accepted now through September 30, 2025. Plus, you could earn a $500 prize for your creativity and commitment!

Pine Castle

Looking back on a heartwarming day with Pine Castle, where our Community First team had the privilege of volunteering. We’re deeply thankful for the incredible work Pine Castle does to uplift adults with intellectual and developmental differences, creating pathways to learn, work, and build meaningful connections.

Our visit included a campus tour, hands-on time in the workshop, and interaction with residents. It was an afternoon filled with purpose, compassion, and community spirit.

To learn more or support the important work Pine Castle does for our community, please visit their website.

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