The funds from this event directly benefit the
Southside Business Men’s Club Charities. Since 1994, the club has
been helping students in our community through the Youth Achiever
Program and our College Scholarship Program. Through the help of the
SBMC, local elementary schools learn how to raise money for their
annual school safety patrol trips to Washington D.C. This money
helps to ensure that all of their safety patrol members can attend
the trip regardless of the child’s financial situation. In addition,
high school seniors who participated at qualifying schools
throughout the Southside are encouraged to apply for a $1,500 yearly
college scholarship based on academic performance. Further, we
present one University of North Florida student with the Pauline
Smith Scholarship Award. This award goes to the runner up of the UNF
Harry Truman Scholarship Award competition.
The Southside Business Men’s Club has long been
recognized as one of the finest Civic Organizations in Jacksonville.
Now in our 80th year of operation, we continue with the finest
traditions that help make Jacksonville a better place to live and
work.
