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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The City of Tallahassee was officially designated as a JustServe City on Wednesday, September 9, following a formal city proclamation presented by Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey to representatives from the Tallahassee Florida Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
With this proclamation, Tallahassee joins a growing network of participating municipalities across the nation, including major cities such as Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, among dozens of others, in earning official recognition for building a culture of service that uplifts individuals, strengthens neighborhoods and fosters lasting community connections.
“Citizens, neighbors and friends in Tallahassee have a long history of looking out for one another, and becoming a JustServe City highlights that spirit,” said President Benjamin J. Smith, regional leader of the Church. “When we serve others as Jesus Christ did, we develop meaningful relationships and build genuine connections. JustServe makes it easy for residents of all faiths and backgrounds to stand side by side in strengthening our community.”
JustServe is a free, non-denominational community service platform provided as a public service by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The online platform functions as a centralized clearinghouse matching local needs with volunteers. Non-profit organizations, school groups and government agencies can list service projects at no cost, while residents can filter opportunities by location, time commitment and interest to find local ways to serve.
The milestone recognizes years of volunteerism, community improvement initiatives and local partnerships. As part of the proceedings, church representatives presented Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey with a custom family history portfolio detailing his ancestral ties to the Capital Region.
“Out of nearly 19,500 municipalities in the United States, only a few hundred are recognized as JustServe communities, and Tallahassee is proud to be one of them,” said Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey. “It is a distinct honor and privilege to receive this recognition.”
The formal recognition highlights a long-standing history of volunteer work throughout North Florida. Through the JustServe platform, local volunteers have routinely built wheelchair accessibility ramps for elderly and disabled residents, organized neighborhood beautification projects, assembled care packages for local shelters and coordinated emergency relief drives and cleanup efforts following major Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Student leadership at Tallahassee State College has served as a primary engine for these initiatives. Through the active JustServe Club on the TSC campus, students partner with local charitable organizations and support area food pantries.
As an official JustServe City, Tallahassee gains access to specialized civic resources, including direct support from local representatives and access to the JustServe Hero Award framework, which allows the city to formally honor outstanding community volunteers.
For more information or to find local service opportunities, visit justserve.org.
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