JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Community First Credit Union awarded a $1,000 Investing in You grant to Rethreaded, a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping women victims of the sex trade industry restart their lives economically and emotionally. The grant will be used to support the agency’s T-shirt recycling business, which employs women who are emerging from lives of addiction, violence, human trafficking and prostitution.

Rethreaded collects donated T-shirts and teaches women to recycle them into new products, including handbags, scarves, and rugs. The agency sells these items, along with other products made by women all over the world, through home parties that not only raise money to reinvest in the project, but also help educate others on the horrors of human trafficking. The $1,000 grant will help the organization purchase a new sewing machine and sewing supplies.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nobody likes a complainer, as the old saying goes. But you work hard for your money and sometimes the service or product you purchase is not to your satisfaction. Companies know that, so they have call centers or support service.

What do you do if you are dissatisfied? Here 10 ways to file a complaint effectively.

Number Ten:

Do not procrastinate. While the details are fresh and the merchandise is in its original package, contact the business or customer support immediately by phone and clearly explain your problem. 

Number Nine:

It is common sense, but choose your words. Even if you become frustrated by the process, avoid language that can be counter-productive. Do I need to say more? The words you choose may impact your results.

Number Eight:

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A local teacher has been taken out of the classroom and is under investigation, according to Duval County Public Schools spokesperson Jill Johnson.

A grandmother claims her 6-year-old granddaughter was forced to strip, and the teacher, Allison Garrett, searched the student because she had been out of school with the measles.

This incident allegedly happened at Venetia Elementary School.

First Coast News is waiting to hear back from the principal.