LIFT JAX is an initiative of business and community leaders working to eradicate generational poverty in Jacksonville.

The seeds for LIFT JAX were planted in 2017 when a group of Jacksonville’s business and community leaders convened to plot a path to eliminate poverty in the city. 

The flagship strategy of LIFT JAX is the implementation of the Purpose Built Communities model in Jacksonville’s Eastside, affectionately known as OutEast. The nationally recognized model is based on the successful holistic revitalization of Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood. The approach requires coordinated implementation of four strategies in the neighborhood:

Mixed-Income Housing: ensure high-quality housing that elevates quality of life for low-income residents and offers quality amenities to attract new residents

Cradle-to-Career Education: provide superior education opportunities that ensure student growth, learning, and achievement at every level

Community Wellness: enhance the quality of life and increase healthy life expectancy for all members of the community, regardless of income

Long-Term Financial Vitality: stimulate the neighborhood economy, increase the average household income , and create meaningful job pathways

LIFT JAX exists to support the vision of resident leaders. Get to know our partners at the Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation, who lead and champion work in the neighborhood. Learn More >