Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville kicked-off it’s annual “Celebration of Valor,” which honors veterans through a series of events, ceremonies, and community activities
The celebration will culminate on December 13 with Wreaths Across America, a solemn and meaningful tribute to those who served, and the Army Navy Watch Party.
“Here in Jacksonville, our commitment to our veterans and military families goes far beyond Veterans Day,” said Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. “That’s why we’re so proud of our Celebration of Valor series, which reflects our deep respect and appreciation our community holds for the men and women who wear the uniform, and for their families who stand beside them.”
A full list of Celebration of Valor events can be found here: Jacksonville.gov - 2025 CELEBRATION OF VALOR EVENT SCHEDULE.
Leaders from the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation also joined city leaders to announce this year’s recipients of the 2025 Jaguars Community Grants for organizations serving active-duty military and veterans.
This year’s awardees are:
- Five STAR Veterans Center
- Operation New Uniform
- Guitars for Vets
- Women Veterans Ignited
- Florida National Guard Foundation
- Hope4Veterans
- Friends of Jacksonville Veterans Treatment Court
- Navy League of the US Mayport Council
- Jacksonville Humane Society
- Operation Barnabas (in Clay County)
- Cohen Military Veterans Clinic, Centerstone
- Feeding Northeast Florida
Grants from the Veterans Council of Duval County were also announced at the event. This year’s recipients are:
- Friends of Veterans Treatment Court of Duval County
- Support Committee at Jacksonville National Cemetery
- Marine Corps League Detachment 059 Jacksonville
- Women Veterans Ignited
- We Can Be Heroes Foundation
About the Jaguars Foundation
The Jaguars Foundation and Community Impact Department are committed to uplifting the Northeast Florida community and beyond by providing economic and equal opportunity through programs that strengthen neighborhoods and develop our youth. The Community Impact team at the Jaguars annually targets three key strategic areas of focus: neighborhood revitalization, youth development and NFL league-wide initiatives. The Jaguars and the Khan Family have always been strong supporters of our Jacksonville community and have donated $38.1 million since 2012 through the Jaguars Foundation in support of many worthy causes, including $1 million in support of the revitalization of Jacksonville’s historic OUTEAST neighborhood and $5 million to the construction of the new Museum of Science & History (MOSH).