As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, one Jacksonville woman is being recognized for turning her passion into purpose.

Elexia Coleman-Moss, a Cuban American and founder of Empowerment Resources Inc., has spent decades mentoring at-risk girls and families in Northeast Florida.

Her commitment to service began in childhood, inspired by her mother’s teachings about dignity, respect and community.

“We’re all God’s children and we come in different shapes, sizes and colors,” Coleman-Moss said.

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Originally from Sarasota, Coleman-Moss moved to Jacksonville in the early 2000s after earning a psychology degree from Florida A&M University. She quickly noticed a gap in

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