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In recognition of National Literacy Week, (March 2–6), the First Coast National Panhellenic Council (FCNPHC) launched the literacy initiative titled “D9 Reads Across North Florida,” their version of Read Across America Week. The nationwide initiative designed to inspire a love of reading, particularly among children. Under the theme “Diverse & Inclusive Books,” FCNPHC members focused [...]

National Literacy Week took place March 2–6 and aligns with Read Across America Week, a nationwide initiative designed to inspire a love of reading, particularly among children. In recognition of this important week, the First Coast National Panhellenic Council (FCNPHC) launched a new literacy initiative entitled “D9 Reads Across North Florida," our version of Read [...]

More than 125 residents, community leaders, and civic advocates gathered recently in Orange Park, Florida for a community screening of The Librarians, a documentary examining the national debate over book bans and access to information in schools and libraries. The event included an Expo Hall featuring local authors Dre Griggs and Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey, followed by the [...]

Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey is excited to share that a new publication that she contributed to is in the Journal of the National Medical Association; Barriers and Strategies to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening: Insights from a National Survey of African American Clinicians. She's proud to have collaborated with Drs. Deogaonkar, Clare, Mosley-Nunnery, and Borum. JNMA-D-23-00547R1 [...]

Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey, ECS4Kids Community Advisory Board Member and her daughter, Erin, volunteered several hours together with other ECS4Kids supporters.  They worked diligently to create a community garden at the West Side Head Start center. Together we're planting more than seeds — we’re planting hope and health! Check out how our new West Side [...]

A hard truth: Racism isn’t a relic of the past—it’s alive and being taught. Over Thanksgiving break, my 12-year-old daughter was walking our dog in our Florida neighborhood when four teenage boys drove by and screamed a racial slur at her. She came home shaken. We reported it. Our neighbors rallied in support. But the [...]

Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey, Founder and Principal of Healthy Aims for Little Ones (HALO) for Families, LLC, read to Head Start learners at the ECS4Kids Green Cove Springs Center.  Dr. Holsey is a children’s book author, small business owner, ECS4Kids Community Advocacy Board member, and Head Start graduate. Her book filled the children’s hearts with joy [...]

Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey, Community Advocacy Board Member, Episcopal Children's Services/ECS4Kids discusses her tour of the Jacksonville, FL West Side Early Head Start Center and her desire to help children succeed. {{ vc_btn: title=View+Clip&color=danger&size=lg&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fshare%252Fr%252F16bhvjxWrb%252F%253Fmibextid%253DwwXIfr%7Ctarget%3A_blank }}

On April 3, 2025, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey was elected as an Advisory Board Member to the Take Stock In Children, Clay County Board.  Take Stock in Children is managed by First Coast YMCA in Clay County Schools and provides scholarships, mentors, and hope to deserving low-income students.  Fleming Island, FL, 2025

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey was acknowledged alongside 31 other dynamic women, by the Soul Food Festival, Inc., Women’s In History Celebration, for her remarkable achievements and contributions to her community, professional field of public health, and beyond. Green Cove Springs, FL.