1. Together We Can Make Jacksonville the
Friendliest City in the USA

2.  The organization is a privately held
corporation solely owned by founder,
Alexander Hice.
 Everybody Needs a FriendTM is incorporated as
a Limited Liability Company in Jacksonville,
Florida

3.  Where would you be if not for a friend?
 The underlying basis of Everybody Needs a
FriendTM is friendship and humility.
 Everybody Needs a FriendTM will recruit
individuals who have the ability to be a
friend to those in need, by talking, listening,
and encouragement.

4.  Everybody Needs a FriendTM was born when
founder, Alexander Hice, was in the hospital and
recovery facilities throughout the Jacksonville
area.
 Alex was amazed at the number of patients who
never had visitors or supporters. He understood
the importance of having a friend who was
willing to hold a hand, give a hug, or share a few
minutes of their time.
 Alex is passionate about developing this resource
for individuals in need.

5.  The Mission of Everybody Needs a FriendTM is
to enhance the quality of life for persons in
time of crisis by extending a committed
friendship through support, upward mobility
and guidance.
 Everybody Needs a FriendTM will raise
awareness for those in need of friends,
during times of crisis or to prevent a crisis, in
Jacksonville and, in time, around the world.

6.  Wikipedia states “A World Happiness
Database study found that people with close
friendships are happier.”
 Many individuals are alone and have no one
to encourage them, hold their hand, give
them a hug, or show they are valued.

7.  Concern
 Compassion
 Caring
 Committed
Definition of a
Friend
 F Forgives
 R Reliable
 I Involved
 E Encourages
 N Needed
 D Dedicated
 S Savior

8.  This project will start a movement to “Make
Jacksonville, Florida the friendliest city in the
USA”.
 Life would be better if everybody had a friend
or circle of friends.

9.  Promotional products available to individuals
who reach out to be a friend to someone in
need will be items such as T-shirts, plush
bears, mugs, bracelets, totes and pens.
 A portion of revenue from sale of
promotional items will be donated to charities
and programs including Transplant
organization, Mayo Clinic, Knights of
Columbus, American Legion, Disable Veterans
organization, and Senior Citizens Day Care

10.  Financial backing
 Develop Speaker Tours to recruit individuals
willing to reach out and be a friend to
someone in need.
 Develop marketing tools, such as brochures,
fliers and a website
 Build inventory of promotional items labeled
with Everybody Needs a FriendTM

11.  Contact Alexander Hice at:
904-757-3129
904-704-8555
Email: alex@everybodyneedsafriendusa.com
 Together We Can Make Jacksonville the
Friendliest City in the USA!