We put together the 2017 Charity Register in the hopes that it will encourage our readers to find a cause in St. Augustine about which they are passionate and allow them an opportunity to become involved and give back to the community. St. Johns County only thrives if we extend our hands in kindness and compassion to those around us. If you are unable to find your nonprofit organization on our list, please send us an email with your information and we’ll add it!
ARTS/CULTURE
Art Breakers
At Artbreakers, the mission is to make sure that every cancer patient has what they need to get through cancer.
904-599-2551
www.artbreakers.org
Joy Moja
Joy Moja, started by St. Augustine local Christina Joy, is a socially conscious retailer selling quality handmade products to provide educational opportunities in Tanzania.
www.joymoja.com
Lightner Museum
The current mission of the museum is to preserve, maintain, research, and interpret the museum’s collections for the educational benefit of the visiting public.
904-824-2874
www.lightnermuseum.org
Limelight Theatre
Established in 1992, Limelight Theatre is the only year-round community theatre located in St. Augustine. In addition to staging seven live shows during each season, Limelight offers year-round theatre education for ages 4 to adult.
904-825-1164
www.limelight-theatre.org
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
The mission is to challenge the students, community, and visitors to cultivate individual creativity and historical consciousness.
www.lincolnvillemuseum.org
St. Augustine Ballet
SAB believes dance is an essential part of any thriving community. Their mission is to involve community members of all ages in meaningful dance experiences, whether as a participating dancer or audience member.
904-824-1746
www.saintaugustineballet.com
St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts
Their mission is to find and nurture the spirit of creativity and talent that rests within every person, providing affordable, quality arts education to the Saint Augustine community.
904-824-0664
www.sacspamusic.com
St. Augustine Historical Society
The mission of the Saint Augustine Historical Society is to acquire, preserve, and interpret the historical resources for the benefit of the public through its stewardship of historic buildings and collections, research, publications and educational programming.
www.saintaugustinehistoricalsociety.com
St. Augustine Jazz Society
The St Augustine Jazz Society was founded by area residents who enjoy jazz and swing music, good fellowship and the opportunity to serve the community. SAJS provides an important forum for the exchange of information among jazz enthusiasts within our area.
www.staugjazzsociety.org
St. Augustine Lighthouse
Their mission is to discover, preserve, present and keep alive the stories of the Nation’s Oldest Port as symbolized by our working Lighthouse.
904-829-0745
www.staugustinelighthouse.org
St. Augustine Youth Orchestra
SAYO is committed to foster musicianship for students, providing musical education as well as performance opportunities. SAYO seeks to encourage young players to develop their talents and seek a future in professional music.
618-960-6478
www.staugyouthorch.org
tag! Children’s Museum
The museum creates transformative, play-based opportunities to discover, explore, and innovate.
904-647-1757
www.tagmuseum.org
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
The center provides exhibitions of local, regional and national artists in a variety of media, events, and through quality arts classes, lectures, and workshops.
904-280-0614
www.ccpvb.org
ANIMAL RESCUE
The Ark Rescue and Wildlife Rehabilitation
It is their goal to be a safety net for injured, orphaned or ill wildlife. Injured or ill wildlife receive compassionate and competent medical assistance then shelter until release.
904-679-1533
www.thearkrescue.org
Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue, Inc.
Along with education, outreach, adoption, and fostering programs, Ayla’s Acres maintains a 45-acre sanctuary where “unadoptable” animals may live out their lives with peace, love, and dignity.
650-520-5201
www.aylasacres.org
Blue Voice
Blue Voice’s mission is to protect dolphins, save the whales, and other marine mammals and to raise popular awareness about toxic chemicals in the oceans.
www.bluevoice.org
H.A.W.K.E. Wildlife Rehabilitation
H.A.W.K.E. rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild birds, mammals, and reptiles including endangered species that cannot be released back into the wild.
904-692-1777
www.hawkewildlife.org
K9s for Warriors
K9s For Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to soldiers suffering from disabilities, injuries, and trauma as a result of military service post-9/11.
904-686-1956
www.k9sforwarriors.org
S.A.F.E Pet Rescue
S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue, Inc. was founded with the goal of saving adoptable dogs and cats from euthanasia in Northeast Florida.
904-460-0556
www.safe-pet-rescue-fl.com
St. Augustine Humane Society
The society promotes healthy responsible lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in the community.
904-829-2737
www.staughumane.org
St. Augustine Wild Reserve
The St. Augustine Wild Reserve is a non-profit corporation created as a rescue center for unwanted exotic animals.
904-940-0664
www.staugustinewildreserve.org
Swamp Haven Rescue
The mission is to provide the short-term care needed to ensure a long-term future for death row dogs in the underserved rural communities in North Florida.
www.swamphaven.org
Wags & Whiskers Pet Rescue
Wags & Whiskers Pet Rescue is a non-profit, No-Kill pet rescue and adoption agency that fosters dogs and cats until they are adopted.
904-797-1913
www.wwpetrescue.org
BASIC NEEDS
Act 4 the Nations
Act 4 the Nations is providing spiritual and material support where it is most needed by partnering with veteran frontline servants.
info@act4nations.com
www.act4nations.com
Catholic Charities of St. Augustine
Their mission is to provide services to anyone in need, regardless of race or religion; to advocate justice, human dignity and quality of life; and to call all people to join in these efforts.
904-829-6300
www.ccbstaug.org
Feeding Northeast Florida
Feeding Northeast Florida works to ensure that these children & families, seniors, and veterans have the food and hope that they need so they can focus on building a foundation for a stronger tomorrow.
904-513-1333
www.feedingnefl.org
Goodwill Industries of North Florida
Goodwill Industries of North Florida is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting all individuals who face barriers to employment. They do this by providing innovative employment, training and placement services.
904-384-1361
www.goodwilljax.org
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope for those in need. Their vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
904-826-3252
www.habitatstjohns.org
Home Again St. Johns
Home Again St. Johns works in a multi-agency coordinated system to alleviate homelessness in St. Johns County by engaging homeless individuals in implementing their own return to self-sufficiency.
904-687-6043
www.homeagainsj.org
Homeless Coalition St. Johns
ESHC provides innovative programs to assist the most chronic homeless families with children in Florida’s St. Johns County to get off the street and on the road to self-sufficiency.
904-819-0059
www.homelesscoalitionstjohns.com
Learn to Read of St. Johns County
Volunteer-based organization provides free literacy skills assessment and instruction in St. Johns and Putnam Counties to individuals 16 years of age and older.
904-826-0011
www.learntoreadstjohns.org
Salvation Army
Salvation Army’s St. Augustine Corps serves the local community by offering homeless services, disaster services, correctional services, holiday assistance, and more.
904-824-6880
www.salvationarmynefl.org
St. Augustine Christian Service Center
The mission of CSC is to partner with families, leaders, businesses, and churches to address the needs of individuals and families who are in poverty, homeless, or neglected.
904-808-1557
www.staugcsc.org
St. Francis House
The St Francis House Mission is to engage the homeless in achieving stability, self-sufficiency, and a viable plan for their future by providing a safe, stable environment, access to essential services, supportive connections, and to advocate for changes that address the needs of the homeless population.
904-829-8937
www.stfrancisshelter.org
St. Johns Housing Partnership
The St. Johns Housing Partnership is committed to promoting safe, decent, and affordable housing in North Florida by creating low and moderate-income housing, rebuilding neglected homes and neighborhoods.
904-824-0902
www.sjhp.org
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service.
904-824-3333
www.svdpusa.org
CHILDREN AND TEEN SERVICES
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Johns County
Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
904-829-9986
www.bbbsstjohns.org
Boy Scouts of America Northeast Florida
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices in their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scouts Oath and Law.
904-388-0591
www.nfcscouting.org
Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida
Their mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
904-396-4435
www.bgcnf.org
Child Cancer Fund
Their mission is to provide emotional, practical, educational, and financial support to families of children battling childhood cancer.
904-396-4223
www.childcancerfund.org
Children’s Home Society of Northeast Florida
CHS delivers solutions that empower parents and their children to build upon their unique strengths to realize their incredible potential, including counseling, foster care, education, teen mentoring, and more.
904-493-7744
www.chsfl.org
DePaul School of Northeast Florida
DePaul is committed to understanding and educating students with specific learning issues such as visual and auditory processing disorders, memory or attention deficits, and dyslexia.
904-223-3391
www.depaulschool.com
Dreams Come True of Jacksonville
Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s only locally-based, wish granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to every First Coast child battling a life-threatening illness.
904-296-3030
www.dreamscometrue.org
Early Learning Coalition of North Florida
To serve parents, caregivers and educators of children ages birth to pre-kindergarten by managing and evaluating early child care and early education programs through a quality school readiness delivery system.
904-342-2267
www.elcnorthflorida.org
The First Tee
Their mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
www.thefirsttee.org
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council
They’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
904-388-4653
www.girlscouts-gateway.org
Investing in Kids (INK)
INK leads efforts to directly benefit the educators and students within the school district, striving to provide the tools and resources that are necessary to help each child reach their full potential.
904-547-7120
www.ink-stjohns.org
Kids Bridge
Kids Bridge is a supervised family visitation center that offers on-site supervised visits, parent exchange services, and several programs and courses to help strengthen families.
904-824-8810
www.kids-bridge.org
Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida
Every 38 minutes Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories.
904-580-5906
www.cnfl.wish.org
PACT Prevention Coalition
The organization brings together different sectors of the community to address the issue of underage substance abuse.
904-829-6261
www.facebook.com/PactPreventionCoalition
The StarLight Project
The StarLight Project encourages mental, physical, and emotional development, creativity, and lifelong learning for children with special needs, through the design of custom-made dream bedrooms.
561-670-1102
www.thestarlightproject.com
St. Augustine Shrine Club
The St. Augustine Shrine Club is a Masonic organization which raises funds to support the Shiner’s Hospitals for Children. The Hospitals provide care for children with special healthcare needs.
904-764-1555
www.staugustineshrineclub.com
St. Augustine Youth Services
SAYS provides for all basic needs of children, such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and activities within a therapeutic milieu designed to meet the needs of emotionally disturbed children.
904-829-1770
www.sayskids.org
St. Johns County 4-H
Through a “learn by doing” experience, 4-H helps youth learn leadership, citizenship, and a variety of life skills that promote positive development.
www.stjohns.ifas.ufl.edu/4-H
St. Johns County Police Athletic League
PAL provides sports programs and activities which contribute to the development of character, integrity, physical and mental fitness, citizenship, and personal well being.
904-829-9438
www.stjohnspal.org
Young Life
Young Life’s mission is to help adolescents grow in their faith. Young Life goes where kids are, builds personal relationships, provides life-changing experiences, and helps young people develop the skills, assets, and attitudes to reach their full potential.
904-826-8645
www.staugustine.younglife.org
COMMUNITY
All American Air Charitable Foundation
The AAACF’s purpose is to provide direction and beneficiary selection of charitable giving and to organize/operate fundraising activities intended to sustain and grow philanthropic support of selected agencies and causes.
904-540-0909
www.aaacharitablefoundation.org
Compassionate St. Augustine
Compassionate’s mission is to inspire others to affirm the Charter for Compassion and to help grow and foster sustainable cultures of compassion locally, nationally and globally.
www.compassionstaugustine.org
Junior Service League of St. Augustine
The JSL of St. Augustine is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of its members for volunteer participation in community affairs and demonstrating the effectiveness of trained volunteers within St. Johns County.
www.jslofstaugustine.org
Keepers of the Coast
The mission of Keepers of the Coast is to work together to ensure that our beaches will remain a beautiful part of our local environment and provide a safe place for coastal residents to recreate for future generations.
www.keepersofthecoast.org
Lions Club
Their mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
904-687-9563
www.lionsclubs.org
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency
Their mission is to collaborate with community partners to stabilize vulnerable households and empower families in Northeast Florida to achieve self-sufficiency through education, employment, and advocacy.
904-824-0978
www.nfcaa.net
North Florida Coastal Caretakers
A local beach and river cleanup organization run exclusively with the help of volunteers, their mission is to spread awareness about the consequences litter brings to our environment through education and coastal cleanups.
904-827-3777
www.nfloridacc.org
Rotary International
Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are four Rotary organizations serving the area.
www.staugustinerotary.org
RSVP of St. Johns
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of St. Johns County provides opportunities for people 55 years of age and better to assist not-for-profit agencies in the area.
www.rsvpstjohns.com
Sertoma Club
Sertoma works within the community to serve the needs of individuals who have fallen upon medical, and financial hardship, as well as with at-risk children. They also work with other organizations to meet their needs.
www.saintaugustinesertoma.org
St. Augustine Regional Council
St. Augustine Regional Council is dedicated to improving quality of life for residents of the area through community outreach, building relationships and discovering local assets.
904-599-2551
www.staugustineregionalcouncil.com
St. Augustine United
St. Augustine United is a local charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community through individual and family services, community programs and partnerships with other organizations.
843-309-5769
www.feelthelove5k.com
St. Johns Cares
The nonprofit organization is committed to providing assistance to local charities and those in need through donations and time.
904-507-7740
www.stjohnscares.org
St. Johns County Cultural Council
The mission of the council is to promote St. Johns County as a premier arts destination where the lives of both residents and visitors are enriched through arts and culture.
904-808-7330
www.stjohnsculture.com
St. Johns Volunteers!
St. Johns Volunteers! seeks to match the unique talents of individuals who desire to make a difference in the lives of others with rewarding local service opportunities.
904-584-9600
www.stjohnsvolunteers.org
United Way of St. Johns County
United Way of St. Johns County brings together agencies, businesses, organizations, faith-based groups, government, and individuals to focus on the community problems that matter most.
904-829-9721
www.unitedway-sjc.org
DISABILITIES
The Arc of the St. Johns
The charity provides the opportunity for hope, growth, and change to people with intellectual disabilities in our community.
904-824-7249
www.arcsj.org
Building Abilities of Special Children and Adults
BASCA Inc. is a multifaceted organization whose mission is to provide better living, working, educational, social and recreational opportunities for children and adults with special needs.
904-541-1742
www.bascainc.org
Haven Horse Ranch
Haven Horse Ranch assists children with special needs in reaching their full potential through interaction and therapy with horses.
904-813-5710
www.havenhorseranch.org
HEALTH
American Cancer Society
At the American Cancer Society, they are on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until they do, they fund and conduct research, share expert information, support patients, and spread the word about prevention.
904-398-0537
www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
904-730-7200
www.diabetes.org/jacksonville
American Heart Association
AHA provides public health education, CPR education training, provide science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals, educate lawmakers, policymakers and the public as they advocate for changes to protect and improve the health of our communities.
904-903-5219
www.heart.org
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education, and advocacy.
904-520-7117
www.lung.org
American Red Cross Northeast Florida
The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Their network of donors, volunteers, and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
904-358-8091
www.nefloridaredcross.org
Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Community provides hospice care, advanced illness management, and services for those living with chronic conditions.
904-268-5200
www.communityhospice.com
Council on Aging
The Council assists local seniors through community centers, the Meals on Wheels program, memory enhancement programs, an adult day care program, and companionship.
904-209-3700
www.coasjc.com
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Their mission is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.
904-733-3560
www.cff.org/northfl
Epic Behavioral Services
The mission is to strengthen our community by assisting individuals and families impacted by drugs and alcohol, mental health disorders, and related problem behaviors through a comprehensive system of Education, Prevention, Intervention and Counseling.
904-829-2273
www.epicbh.org
Flagler Foundation
As a not-for-profit community hospital, Flagler Hospital provides quality healthcare for a service area of more than 226,000 residents, regardless of their ability to pay. The mission of Flagler Health Care Foundation is to support the programs and services of Flagler Hospital.
904-819-4625
www.flaglerhospital.org/Give
Haven Hospice
The hospice serves end-of-life and palliative needs with compassion by providing medical care and comfort for the ill.
877-379-6270
www.beyourhaven.org
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D.
904-739-2101
www.jdrf.org/northflorida
Mental Health America of Northeast Florida
Mental Health America of Northeast Florida raises awareness, provides training on mental health and wellness, helps people navigate the system, and impacts mental health policy and legislation.
904-738-8420
www.mhajax.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA is leading the fight to free individuals from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life.
904-296-7434
www.mda.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Florida Chapter
The North Florida Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in North Florida and raise funds for critical MS research.
904-322-6810
www.nationalmssociety.org/fln
Northeast Florida AIDS Network
Northeast Florida AIDS Network provides compassionate leadership, services, and advocacy in meeting the prevention, health, spiritual, and social needs of individuals, families, and communities.
904-356-1612
www.nfanjax.org
Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare
SMA is a leader in behavioral healthcare and has over 50 years of experience providing exceptional and comprehensive services to individuals living with addiction, mental illness or both.
1-800-539-4228
www.smabehavioral.org
Unity Outreach
Though they support organizations searching for a cure for breast cancer, the focus is to assist men and women with basic needs during treatment such as co-pays, wigs, lymphedema, prosthesis, and other medical needs related to breast cancer.
904-571-1658
www.unityoutreachstaug.org
Vision is Priceless Council
Their mission is to serve as the premier community resource for improving the vision health of First Coast children and adults through screening, referral, and education.
904-308-2020
www.visionispriceless.org
Wildflower Clinic
The mission of Good Samaritan Health Centers, Inc. is to advance the health and well-being of qualifying St. Johns County residents requiring medical and dental care.
904-829-1962
www.goodsamstaug.org
LEGAL SERVICES
St. Johns County Legal Aid
Their mission is to provide high quality legal assistance to low income and special needs groups – to empower them to accomplish energetic and affirmative advocacy, all to alleviate the circumstances, incidents, and causes of poverty and discrimination.
904-827-9921
www.jaxlegalaid.org
MILITARY SERVICES
United Service Organization
The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.
www.uso.org
Veterans Council
Their mission is to work with local governments to provide assistance and representation for veterans in St. Johns County.
www.veteranscouncilsjc.org
RECREATION
Christian Surfers
The mission of Christian Surfers is to be a ministry to surfers and a mission for surfers to impact the beach and beyond with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
904-471-430
www.christiansurfers.com
Project Balance
The mission of Project Balance is to bring mind-body wellness to the Children & Families of our community through partnerships, education and outreach.
904.699.5651
www.facebook.com/ProjectBalance
St. Augustine Family YMCA
The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
904-471-9622
www.firstcoastymca.org
VeloFest
VeloFest works to make a more peaceful commuting experience while decreasing carbon footprint, promoting healthy activity, and promoting the cultural importance of cycling.
www.velofest.org
WOMEN’S ISSUES
Alpha Omega Miracle Home
Alpha-Omega Miracle Home (AOMH) is a faith based non-profit offering supportive housing, along with holistic program offerings, to single mothers, their children, and senior women.
904-823-8588
www.aomh.org
Betty Griffin House
Betty Griffin House actively fights against domestic violence in the community with a shelter, hotline, and services for victims.
904-808-8544
www.bettygriffinhouse.org
Her Future Coalition
This nonprofit partners with local agencies in Asia to build, expand, and maintain shelters for women and girls rescued from human trafficking and offer opportunities for education.
www.herfuturecoalition.org
Life Services of St. Johns County
Life Services of St. Johns County serves women facing unintended or unplanned pregnancy. They offer parenting and life skills classes, couples counseling, and materials assistance.
904-599-6122
www.elifeservices.org
North Florida Healthy Start Coalition
The Healthy Start Coalition leads a cooperative community effort to reduce infant mortality and improve the health of children, childbearing women and their families in Northeast Florida.
904-723-5422
www.nefhealthystart.org
St. Gerard Campus
The non-profit maternity home and Christian high school for pregnant teenagers promotes education and helps with pregnancy testing, sonograms, and counseling.
904-829-5516
www.stgerardcampus.org
Susan G. Komen North Florida
The organization’s mission is to provide funding for breast health services, breast cancer education and outreach in their five-county service area.
904-448-7446
www.komennorthflorida.org
