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The Tossie Group Spotlight: Sister Hermana Encourages Buddy Check 12

  • Jun 12, 2021
  • 1 min read

We failed to remind you last month and but as the sentiment goes “Better late than never.” The the 12th of the month so from today until forever keep the reminder in your phone to ’Check your Breast and Pecs’.

We were able to sit down and learn about the special day on the 12th of every month, “Buddy Check 12 Day”. The Sister Hermana Founder Ms. Veronica Myers Glover informed our senior Manager Jameka Lache Horton the significance of marking the 12th day monthly as the day to set aside extra time to check your breasts. I’m essence, Buddy Check is set a reminder for your self and a buddy to check your breasts for potential cancer. That’s recommended to males and females. Our discussion even delved into males checking their prostate for cancer as often as they can.


As we admired and celebrated her moving into her new office space in Jacksonville, FL Ms. Glover shared more stories of the families the foundation has most recently helped.


From monthly food drives and surprise birthday gift drop offs this organization takes maintaining relationships with a hands-on approach. Catch their virtual conversation on June 22nd regarding the FDA appointed National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week which is June 17 through June 23, 2021. #blackfamcan

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A Piece of Caine Family History That Inspired The Tossie Group, LLC Founder

  • Mar 2, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 4, 2021

The following piece was written by John Bernie Caine but was originally titled "Women's History Trailblazers For Women in Business Award: Given in Honor and Memory of all their great business ethics and savvy."

Mrs. Mable Hartsfield Caine was born on May 7, 1987 in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was a devoted wife of 67 years to Mr. Walter Caine. Mrs. Caine was of the older settlers of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, having moved there in 1911. When it was known as Pablo Beach, Florida. Mrs. Caine was the devoted mother of nine children and a devout member of The Church of God by Faith. Throughout her life, "Ma Dear" was she known,

epitomized Christian love and charity to countless people on the beach.

Mrs. Caine was an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. Living in an era where education and opportunities were limited for African American women, she and her husband were able through hard work and determination to accumulate a vast amount of real estate on The Hill, Pleasant Hill, as well as property near the ocean. The Caines ran a grocery store, The New Harlem Grill Restaurant and Lounge, a laundry mat, and multiple rental properties. She helped Mrs. Pearl get her start in the restaurant business by letting her run The New Harlem Grill, and later by encouraging her to open her own restaurant across the street from The New Harlem Grill.

Mrs. Caine helped many residents of the beach find affordable housing in her rental properties. Often times she allowed hem to stay free of charge until they were able to pay their rent. The Caines had a combination of rental houses that rented by the week or by the month, and houses that she converted into studio apartments in which the occupants shared a common kitchen, living room, and dining room.

The family of Mrs. Mable Caine is honored to have her recognized as a part of the National Women's Project. We are proud of the impact she had on the life of her family as well as the African American community of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. She exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that helped to create our beaches community.



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