Editing FreshMinistries (section)

==Local support==
[[Tom Petway|Tom and Betty Petway]] made a $1 million gift donation in December 2003. The couple had worked with FreshMinistries since the late 1990s. Petway was CEO of Zurich Insurance Services and said at the time: "We're impressed with the work FreshMinistries has done in Jacksonville in creating opportunities for people of all races and faith traditions to participate economically and socially in our community. The organization needs the financial backing to continue the work it has started in the community, including assisting with other service organizations and ministries in the city." FreshMinistries used the money for several existing programs, including the Beaver Street Enterprise Center business incubator, youth programs, college internships and financial literacy initiatives.<ref>[http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/122303/met_14373188.shtml Florida Times-Union: December 23, 2003-Petways give $1 million to ministry by Cynthia L. Garza]</ref>

The organization has also received support from Jacksonville philanthropists Delores and Wayne Weaver. The organization's east Jacksonville community center, the Weaver Center for Community Outreach, is named in honor of the couple.

FreshMinistries receives ongoing state support through the Florida Department of Children and Families, as well as private contributions.