Jackson County NAACP-Marianna, FL

09/05/2026

08/21/2026

SHIP Housing Assistance Applications Are Open!

Jackson County Community Development Director, Ms. Sweazy announces that the housing application portal is now accepting applications for SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) assistance.

Applicants must be prescreened for eligibility before submitting an official application. To be prescreened for SHIP assistance or first-time homebuyer programs, visit: portal.neighborlysoftware.com

For more information, contact ARPC Housing Coordinators: Hillary Carrasco: (850) 488-6211 ext. 1 or (850) 312-5063; or Gianna Brooks: (850) 488-6211.

Ms. Sweazy remains available as a backup contact at (850) 482-9637 and can provide additional housing program information.

If you or someone you know may qualify, please share this information!

08/20/2026

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New Worlds Reading helps eligible Florida VPK-5th grade students build reading confidence with free books and activities delivered to their homes.

08/17/2026

ELECTION DAY is upon us. Tomorrow, August 18th, from 7:00AM to 7:00PM is the last day to cast your vote in Jackson County's primary election. Your vote matters! Make plans to get out and vote tomorrow at your designated polling place.
Not sure where you are supposed to vote? Call (850-482-9652) or visit the Supervisor of Elections website to find your assigned polling place.

08/14/2026

Jackson County Let's Get Out and Vote!

More than six decades after the passage of the Voting Rights Act, the fight to protect the freedom to vote continues.

On August 6, 1965, the Voting Rights Act transformed American democracy by dismantling barriers that denied Black Americans the fundamental right to vote.

The Jackson County NAACP Branch #5104-B reminds all voters to make your voices heard by casting your ballot during this primary election. Early voting is underway and we want to encourage you to go vote early. Please check our local Supervisor of Elections office for polling locations and important instructions. We want to emphasize that voting is a crucial right and responsibility.

If you or someone you know is not registered to vote. We encourage you to reach out to our local Supervisor of Elections office to make sure you are able to exercise your right as an American. The website is: https://votejacksonfl.gov

2026 Primary Early Voting Dates: Saturday, August 8, 2026, through Saturday, August 15, 2026 (please see designated times on the local Supervisor of Elections page)

You must have the approved identification to vote. The local Supervisor of Elections page is very informative. Make voting a family and community event.

Please see the link as other branches encourage voters:

https://www.nbcmiami.com/video/nbc-6-news/community-leaders-speak-after-a-week-of-early-voting-in-miami-dade/3843742/

Voting is a means to bring CHANGE!

How to Prepare and Vote

Check your current voter status using the NAACP Voter Guide.

Confirm your designated polling location with your local election office before heading out.

Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) if you encounter any voting or registration problems.

Stay updated on local announcements by following official community pages like the Jackson County Branch NAACP.

Primary elections play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape by determining which candidates will appear on the general election ballot. As a closed primary state, Florida restricts participation in partisan primaries to those voters who are registered members of their respective politic...