A Message From FinFest Chair, Kimberly Waterhouse

Welcome! I’m Kimberly Waterhouse, proud to serve as Chair of FinFest 2026 on behalf of the Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center. As a long-time community member, business leader, and veteran, giving back here means everything. I’ve witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact of this amazing nonprofit and I will share my personal story at FinFest 2026; so you'll need to be there to hear it!

This year, I’m also excited to bring my own signature style to FinFest, fresh energy, heartfelt purpose, and a splash of fun.

🌊 Join me in making waves for a brighter future!

For every sponsorship package, for every ticket sold, you are helping to advance this important mission of ensuring that more children and adults can access the speech and hearing care they deserve.

Thank you for being part of the magic we’re building together!

Catch a glimpse of this island inspired evening benefiting Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center!

Your Impact in Action:

👥 5,382 patients served

🦻 1,796 hearing aids distributed

🗣️14,750 speech therapies conducted

📝 2,426 speech screenings

👂 2,768 hearing screenings

🎖 1,156 veteran & military families treated

🏫 63 preschools & 8 elementary schools supported with onsite speech-language therapy

Each number represents a life changed, such as a child finding their voice, a parent understanding their child for the first time, a senior reconnecting through sound. Thank you for your continued support!

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Your generosity helps ensure that every dollar possible supports life-changing care and brighter futures for those we serve. 💚💙

The Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides treatment for individuals with hearing and speech-language disorders.

We’re professionally licensed and certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists, working together with a highly-skilled administrative staff.

🗣 We help people Speak.

🦻 We help people Hear.

🗨 We help people Communicate.

FinFest 2026

The Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides treatment for individuals with hearing and speech-language disorders. Exceptional Care. Meaningful Impact.