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About Daniel and the Glyn Cook Memorial Scholarship
Daniel is Florida’s oldest child serving agency, this year celebrating 125 years of serving the needs of abused, neglected and abandoned kids.
Daniel Memorial was established in 1884 as the Orphanage and Home for the Friendless with the mission to “receive into a suitable home to support and provide for all who shall come under the provisions of the constitution as far as our means and facilities will enable us.” In the 125 years that have followed, the needs have changed as society and the family structures have changed, however, Daniel Memorial continues to support and provide for children.
In 1891, the orphanage was renamed for Col. James Jaquelin Daniel, an early philanthropist and city leader in Jacksonville. Instead of using money to build a statue to Col. Daniel, his widow donated the money to the orphanage, which has created a lasting memorial to Col. Daniel.
The Glyn Cook Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 with the mission to establish a lasting legacy for long time and influential board member Glyn Cook. To that end, the Glyn Cook Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance to qualified Daniel kids seeking to further their education at an accredited university, college, or trade school.
Kids who have graduated high school after being in the programs at Daniel, and who have met requirements for grades, community service and leadership will be considered.
Since the formation of the scholarship, Daniel has awarded over $21,000 in scholarships. Scholarships are awarded in August each year.
The scholarship is stewarded by an Executive Committee who reviews the
finalists for the scholarship each year as well as overseeing the planning and
implementation of fundraising events, most notably the Backyard BBQ
Championships. The executive committee is comprised of:
- Jackie Daniel Cook
- Chrissie Cook
- Emily Pepper
- Cole Pepper
- Page Marchman
- Jordan Marchman
- Mary Glyn Cook
Kids who have graduated high school after being in the programs at Daniel, and who have met requirements for grades, community service and leadership will be considered.
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