About Us
Rooted in faith.
Grounded in community.
Worth Pursuing Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building healthier, more resilient communities by supporting at-risk, underserved, and vulnerable individuals and families across the greater Jacksonville, FL area.
Our Mission
To serve and strengthen our community through hunger relief, education, workforce development, and mental health awareness.
We believe everyone deserves to be seen, fed, and supported. By weaving together food, learning, and wellness, we create an inclusive environment that embraces the diverse needs of our neighbors.
What Guides Us
Five values, lived out in every program.
These aren't words on a wall. They shape how we show up for families, how we partner, and how we steward every gift entrusted to us.
✓ Love. Serve. Build.
Faith
The foundation that calls us to serve the least of these.
Alignment
Programs built around real, expressed community needs.
Community
Neighbors caring for neighbors, side by side.
Authenticity
Meeting people with honesty, dignity, and respect.
Communication
Listening first, and staying open and transparent with those we serve and support.
Our Leadership
The board behind the mission.
A dedicated team of leaders volunteering their expertise to keep Worth Pursuing accountable and growing.
Cheya Thousand
Joan Brown
Virginia Toussaint
Better Together
Our Community Partners
We're grateful for the churches, businesses, and organizations who stand with us to feed, educate, and uplift our neighbors. Their generosity makes this work possible.
Want to be part of the story?
Give, volunteer, or partner with us — every contribution builds a stronger community.