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Wear Gloves, Inc.
98 NE 9th St. Ocala, FL 34470
352.342.5487 | www.weargloves.org
Ken Kebrdle | ken@weargloves.org
Mission Statement: Serve those that God puts in our path, teach others to love like Jesus, and advocate for the most distressed in our community.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Acquire our own property to allow more people in need to earn what they need.
Family & Community Services
911 Cell Phone Bank
2750 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 300, Ocala, FL 34470
352.512.0204 | 866.290.7864 | www.911cellphonebank.org
Bob Mikler | bmikler@911cellphonebank.org
Mission Statement: Since 2004, the 911 Cell Phone Bank has provided more than 150,000 devices to vulnerable and needy residents in communities nationwide — all at no cost. Over the years we have given emergency cell phones to victims of abuse and senior citizens, tablets to women’s shelters, laptops to law enforcement and smartphones to teachers for use in high school app development courses. Our program now has enhanced cellular services which include minutes as well as 911 calls.
Altrusa International Foundation of Ocala
P.O. Box 4228, Ocala, FL 34478
352.615.9470 | Districtthree.altrusa.org/ocala
President, Miranda Barrineau | altrusaocala@gmail.com
Mission Statement: Altrusa International strives to improve our community by providing services, developing leadership, fostering international understanding and encouraging fellowship through a network of dedicated volunteers.
Circle Up Center for Practical Peacebuilding
www.circleupcenter.com
Mission Statement: We teach practical skills for creating connection, building community and transforming conflict. Circle Up is working to help members of our community improve interpersonal relationships and communication, thereby resolving personal and societal conflict in an innovative, practical and effective manner.
Goal and Objective of 2022: We envision communities where people are equipped to peacefully transform conflict.
Creative Services, Inc.
1910 S. Pine Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
352.351.4009 | www.ocalacsi.com volunteer@ocalacsi.com
Mission Statement: Creative Services Inc. aids, comforts, and empowers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Creative Services, Inc. strives to meet the needs of those Marion County residents seeking safe and secure emergency shelter, as well as continuing to aid, comfort, and empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault along their personal journey of healing and recovery through counseling and advocacy. Creative Services, Inc. is honored to serve our community by continually expanding the capacity of our certified Domestic Violence Shelter and providing survivors with advocates.
The Genesis 7 Project
352.512.1120 www.facebook.com/thegenesis7project
Robert & Xochi Smith | xochee@gmail.com
Mission Statement: To awaken the potential, purpose and promise of today’s youth through community and spreading love.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Many of today’s youth are liv- ing unsupervised, in shelters, on the streets or with parents/ guardians in crisis. The Genesis 7 Project is a faith based, 501(c)(3) that enables the community, churches, and local businesses to share Christ’s love to these children, teens, and families in our community. Our program collaborates with parents, schools, churches and community leaders to thoroughly support today’s youth and together help provide greater opportunities for them.
Ignite Community Counseling & Resource Center
3561 S. Pine Ave., Ocala, Florida 352.512.0090 | ignitecommunitycounseling.org Info@igniteccrc.com
Mission Statement: Mental health organization offering mental health services for trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues and much more. We specialize in igniting hope and empowering lives.
Kiwanis Foundation-Ocala Chapter
PO BOX 682, Ocala, FL 34478 https://www.ocalakiwanis.org/
James McGuire | KiwanisCampOcala@Gmail.com
Mission Statement: The Kiwanis Club of Ocala is dedicated to serving the local community, especially children, through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been in service to Ocala and the surrounding area for more than 90 years. We are part of KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL, an International organization serving local communities for over 100 years.
L.E.A.D.D – Law Enforcement Against Destructive Decisions https://www.facebook.com/helpLEADD/
Mission Statement: To save the lives of our young people from distracted driving.
Ocala On Top of the World Lions Club
P.O. Box 772733, Ocala, FL 34474 e-clubhouse.org/sites/ocalatow
Estelle Michaelson | otowlion@gmail.com
Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, help feed the children and Veterans in Marion County who need our help and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs.
Silver Springs Lions Foundation 501c3
Po Box 242, Silver Springs, FL 34489
Dick Donaldson | rpdonaldson@centurylink.net
Mission Statement: We Serve to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service. We are part of Lions Clubs International, an International organization with 1.4 million caring men and women serving together so they can make a lasting impact and change more lives for over 100 years.
Unity Family Community Center, Inc. 20030 NE 23rd PL, Williston, FL 32696 www.ufccflorida.org
Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life of families and individuals by providing services and opportunities designed to create a culture of C.A.R.E.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Our goal is to continue our after-school program (S.W.A.G. 3.0) at no cost in Marion County, our LEAP- Learning. Engaging. Achieve. Participate.
Mentoring Program, PREP- Personal Responsibility Education Program, Sexual Risk Avoidance Education, and in addition we also offer vocational rehabilitation services to enhance opportunities for individuals and families.
United Way of Marion County 1401 NE 2nd St., Ocala FL 34470
352.732.9696 | www.uwmc.org
Robert Haight | rhaight@uwmc.org
Mission Statement: Uniting local resources to help our neighbors.
Goals and Objective of 2023: United Way of Marion County and its partners are working to build a prosperous community by focusing our efforts on the building blocks for a successful life: education, financial stability, and health. United Way accomplishes our goals through funded partner agencies and signature programs. Strong Families works with families through skill building to move graduates into permanent housing, reduce debt, increase household income, and advance educational skills. Reading Pals works to increase kindergartners’ early literacy through volunteer mentors in Marion County Public Schools. Last year United Way provided 4,000 individuals access to mental health services and received over 20,000 calls through the 2-1-1 information and referral call center.
Signature Events: Community Annual Giving Celebration, Annual Giving Kickoff, Strong Families Graduation. United Way will work with employers and organizations to create their own Day of Action aligned to their interests in support of United Way of Marion Counties’ strategic priorities. Dates TBD
Xtreme SOULutions
P.O. Box 5487, Ocala, FL 34478 352.694.4888 | xtremesoulutions.org
Shirley Beattie | info@xtremesoulutions.com
Mission Statement: Working with currently and formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. We empower people to create a future for themselves and their children, building a strong community with moral values, financial stability, and hope for generations to come. We are committed to partnerships that will lead the way in successfully building up those who are prepared to do their part in positive growth and development and to help break the cycle of government welfare assistance and poverty.
Foundations
Believe in Santa Foundation, Inc.
2775 NW 49th Avenue Suite 205-504, Ocala, FL 34482 561.509.5776 Ext. 1225 | www.believeinsanta.com
Keith Carson | Keith@BelieveInSanta.com
Mission Statement: The Believe in Santa Foundation is a public service all-volunteer organization focused on improving life. Without any expectation of compensation, the foundation is dedicated to serving all children in need. We put people before profits, regardless of race, creed, color, or sexual orientation.
Goal and Objective of 2023: We are in the planning stages of building a North Pole in this area to serve special needs, terminally ill, and other children in need. It will open year-round.
College of Central Florida Foundation, Inc.
3001 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
352.873.5808 | www.cf.edu/foundation
Christopher R. Knife | foundation@cf.edu
Mission Statement: The College of Central Florida Foundation’s mission is to identify, solicit, and acquire restricted and unrestricted resources to support the college in providing educational services to Citrus, Levy, and Marion Counties.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Increasing support for Scholarships, Health Sciences education/training, Appleton Museum of Art, and Agri-business and Equine programs at CF.
Community Foundation for Ocala
Marion County
324 SE 24th St. Ocala, FL 34471
352.622.5020 | www.ocalafoundation.org
Lauren Deiorio | lauren@ocalafoundation.org
Mission Statement: Connecting the charitable interests of the donor to build a better community. Tagline: Building a Stronger Community…One Passion at a Time.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Foundation
P.O. Box 1987, Ocala FL 34478
352.368.3582 | www.marionso.com/mcso-foundation
President, Bob Morgan | president@mscofoundation.org
Vice President, Jay Vertuno | vp@mscofoundation.org
Facebook page: Marion County Sheriff’s Office Foundation
Mission Statement: Our mission is to be a supplemental funding source and resource to the Volunteers and Sheriff’s Office Projects not funded via the normal budgeting process.
Ocala Lions Club Charities Foundation
P.O. Box 801, Ocala, FL 34476
352.854.6715 | www.OcalaLionsClub.org
Audrey Hall | pdgaudrey@ocalalionsclub.org
Mission Statement: The Ocala Lions Club is a collegial, congenial group, dedicated to the proposition that collectively we can do more than we can as individuals. Our focus is on the preservation and enhancement of sight and hearing. Goal and Objective 2023: Our goal is to be able to expand our outreach and provide services to even more people in need. We are actively involved with the Summer Olympics being held in June, 2022 in Orlando. Another never ending project is eye screening children from 6 month to 6 years old to avoid Lazy Eye, these are all done at pre-school and day care centers.
Signature Event: The Ocala Lions Club Jerry Cullison Memorial Golf Tournament which is played at Ocala Golf Club on the first Saturday of December every year, which was December 4, 2021 this year. This was our 28th annual tournament. It is limited to only 30 teams, (120 golfers). We have hole-in-one prizes on every par 3, include a car, a boat, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, Golf cart and
QuitDoc Foundation
807 B SW Third Ave., Ocala, FL 34471 www.quitdoc.com
Chief Executive Officer, Barry Hummel | BHummel@ quitdoc.com
Mission Statement: To improve overall community health and wellness by reducing the number of deaths in the United States from tobacco addiction and curtailing tobacco use within youth and adult populations through research, education, and prevention.
Homelessness / Poverty
Brother’s Keeper
(Blessed Trinity Catholic Church)
Office 352.622.3846 | Thrift Store 352.732.7988 Soup Kitchen 352.789.8139 | www.bkocala.org
Jason Halstead | jason@bkocala.org
Mission Statement: Brother’s Keeper, in cooperation with the pastor of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and community agencies, is committed to assist the poor and needy of Marion County and other areas without regard to race, creed, or ethnic origin.
Deliverance Outreach Ministries
821 NE 36th Terr #10, Ocala, Fl 34470 352.261.0404 | www.domofocala.org
Felicia Miller | info@domofocala.org
Mission Statement: Our mission is to help people with their needs and conduct humanitarian outreach. Goal and Objective of 2023: To continue to help as many non-insured and homeless citizens as possible.
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, Inc.
P.O. Box 5578, Ocala, FL 34478 352.351.4663 | www.habitatocala.org
Tori Arens | tarens@habitatocala.org
Mission Statement: Seeking to put God’s love into action. Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our Vision: a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Signature Events: 9th annual Strawberry Festival taking place on March 4th, 2023, 12th annual Bowl-2-Build date TBD, Elvis and Friends Concert February 3rd, 2023, Southeastern Pro Rodeo March 17th & 18th, 4th annual Fishing tournament May 20th, 2023.
Helping Hands Foundation, Inc.
101 NE 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470 (352) 547-4212 | www.helpinghandsocala.org
Executive Director, Ken Dinkins
Mission Statement: Helping Hands is a nonprofit charity, serving distressed and disadvantaged people of Ocala/ Marion County. They provide transitional housing in a safe and compassionate environment, and assist with food, clothes, medical and dental, jobs, transportation, and Biblically based counsel. To provide opportunities for a new and better life, Helping Hands provides transformational discipleship which includes Bible study, fellowship, worship, prayer, and service opportunities
Ocala Housing Authority
1629 NW 4th St., Ocala FL 34478
352.369.2636 | www.ocalahousing.org
Mission Statement: The Ocala Housing Authority is committed to providing and expanding safe, decent, and sanitary housing in the most efficient manner, to the residents of Marion county; to provide economic opportunities and housing free from illegal discrimination; and to build better neighborhoods by providing comprehensive opportunities for our residents through partnerships and networking within our community.
Goal and Objective of 2023: We are working towards increasing our rental housing stock and expanding home- ownership opportunities for low-income families.
Project Hope of Marion County
830 NE 28 St., Ocala FL 34470 352.624.4673 | www.projecthopeocala.org
April McDonald | april@projecthopeocala.org
Mission Statement: Responding to Christ’s call – shepherding homeless families to self-sufficiency.
Goal and objective of 2023: Expansion of units available for transitional housing.
Signature Event: Blackjack Sporting Clays- 3372 Co Rd 526, Sumterville, FL 33585,
Open Arms Village, Inc.
1839 NE 8th Road, Ocala, Fl. 34470
352.304.6229 | openarmsvillageocala.org oav.director@yahoo.com
Mission Statement: Open Arms Village exists to create a safe and healthy residential community that treats homeless men with dignity. We provide a full array of programs and services that men can use to move themselves towards independence.
Goal and Objective of 2023: With our continuing success, we are working to create a greater community awareness! Many of our men are available to speak with your church, club, or civic organization. The stories are amazing and will certainly encourage needed growth of our donor base.
The Salvation Army Marion County
2901 NE 14th St Ocala Florida 34470
352-629-2004 | www.salvationarmyflorida.org
Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Saving Mercy
3601 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475 352.629.6902 | www.savingmercy.org info@savingmercy.org
Mission Statement: We are hope and help for the homeless in Marion County.
Goal and Objective of 2023: The Mercy Inn & RV Park will be working to develop and provide affordable housing options, case management, and wraparound support services for the homeless.
Institutes
Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC)
15 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
352.387.3050 | www.ihmc.us
Laurie Zink | lzink@ihmc.us
Mission Statement: The Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) is a not-for-profit research institute of the Florida University System and is affiliated with several Florida universities. IHMC pioneers technologies aimed at leveraging and extending human capabilities. IHMC faculty and staff collaborate extensively with industry and government to develop science and technology that can be enabled with respect to society’s broader goals.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Continuing to offer our evening lecture series to the community at large, expansion of our Science Saturdays and Robotics Camp scholarship programs, continuing our work on a collaborative STEAM public art project with Ocala Electric Utilities, increasing our in-classroom opportunities,and bringing a new program to our younger Marion County students to introduce them to all the possibilities STEM careers offer.
Public Policy Institute of Marion County, Inc.
The Enterprise Center, 3001 SW College Rd, Suite 202, Ocala, FL 34474
352.854.2322 ext. 1457 | www.ppiofmarioncounty.org | ppi@cf.edu
Mission Statement: To give the community a sense of hope and optimism by creating a broad base of community involvement in identifying, researching, and establishing dialogue on community-wide issues and then in recommending and helping to implement timely solutions.
Goal and Objective of 2023: The goal for 2023 is to run a study on all the issues related to healthy children — physical, mental, social, and educational.
Libraries/ Literacy
Early Learning Coalition of Marion County
2300 SW 17th Rd Ocala, FL 34471
352.369.2315 | www.elc-marion.org
Mission Statement: To provide leadership and foster partnerships to optimize a quality early-learning environment for our children through childcare, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK), and parent education.
Goal and Objective of 2023: The Coalition team will be implementing the Help Me Grow program in Marion County. This program helps to identify children in need of developmental, behavioral, or learning support, and connects them with community-based services at no cost. Services include screenings, information, resources and materials, referrals, and family networking opportunities. Two key partners are United Way’s 2-1-1 and Healthy Start of North Central Florida.
Friends of the Forest Public Library, Inc.
905 S. Hwy, County Road 314 A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
352.438.2540 | Library@gmail.com
Mission Statement: The ongoing purpose of the Friends of the Forest Public Library to promote and develop the Forest Public Library facilities in Forest Corners and Marion County by enhancing community awareness, understanding, and use of the library in cooperation with the Library Board and the Library Director through supplemental financial assistance and direct voluntary support.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Promoting new members for bringing fresh ideas and talents, with hands-on abilities to continue to support the Forest community and library.
Friends of Freedom Public Library, Inc.
5870 SW 95th St., Ocala, FL 34476
352.438.2580
Susan Sullivan | sullivansayles@yahoo.com
Mission Statement: It is the Mission of the Friends of the Freedom Public Library to raise supplemental funds the Freedom Public Library can use to develop and promote library resources, services and facilities for the community. Goal and Objective of 2023: Creating awareness of the Freedom Friends’ work across the library’s service area.
Friends of the Marion Oaks Public Library, Inc. (FOTMOPL)
294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
352.438.2570
President, Irma McNeal | artmcneal@embrqmail.com
Mission Statement: The mission of the FOTMOPL is to promote the perpetual existence of the library by supporting it and cooperating in the development of services, resources, and facilities of the community.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Continued support of the library in all its functions.
Friends of the Ocala Public Library
2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
352.368.4591 | www.FriendsoftheOcalaLibrary.org
President Vicky Nelson | folbookmarketocala@gmail.com
Mission Statement: To promote and develop the public library in Ocala by enhancing community awareness, understanding, and use of the library in cooperation with the library director through supplemental financial assistance and voluntary support.
Marion County Literacy Council
120 SW Fifth St., Ocala, FL 34471
352.690.7323 | www.marionliteracy.org
Yamila Acosta | yamila@marionliteracy.org
Mission Statement: All adult citizens of Marion County should have a resource available to help them improve their literacy skills.
Goal and Objective of 2023: We are working towards more community partnerships to offer our programs to more potential students as well as growing our correctional institution programs, public school programs, and working with probation and parole.
The Friends of the Fort McCoy Public Library
14660 NE Highway 315, Fort McCoy, FL 32134
352.438.2560 | fortmccoyfol@gmail.com
Mission Statement: This corporation was formed for the advancement of education by distributing its funds for the promotion and development of the public library facilities in the city of Fort McCoy, Florida, as well as to encourage the use of such facilities.
Local
Friends of the Christmas Parade
5184 SE 20th St., Ocala, FL 34480 352.624.2022 | www.ocalachristmasparade.org
William Taylor | william@combinedinsuranceservices.com
Mission Statement: To support the Ocala Christmas Parade tradition for over 60 years.
Goal and Objective of 2023: We are working each year to make the event more enjoyable for the community.
Ocala Main Street
405 SE Osceola Ave. Ocala, Fl 34471 352.421.0047 | https://ocalamainstreet.com
Executive Director, Jessica Fieldhouse| executivedirector@ ocalamainstreet.com
Mission Statement: To create a thriving, unique, and livable downtown that enriches the community, embraces history, celebrates the arts, and promotes quality events to instill a sense of place in our community.
Health and Medicine
American Heart Association www.heart.org/en/affiliates/florida/marion-county email@heartemail.org
Mission Statement: To be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives.
Signature Event: Go Red for Women
Cancer Alliance
2020 SE 17th St. Ocala, FL 34471 352.732.0277 | www.canceralliancemc.org
Director, Linda Koontz | canceralliancemarioncounty@ gmail.com
Mission Statement:The Cancer Alliance of Marion County improves the lives of those affected by cancer in Marion County, Florida through collaborative efforts, communication, and education. The Cancer Alliance identifies needs and coordinates efforts to improve navigation of healthcare systems, resources, programs and services for those affected by cancer in Marion County, Florida.
Community Cancer Education, Inc., DBA 21st Century C.A.R.E.
2234 Colonial Blvd.,Fort Myers, FL 33907 239.936.3756 | https://yourpartnersincare.org | info@ yourpartnersincare.org
Mission Statement: Provide cancer education at the community level to patients, cancer care providers, and the general public; support cancer research and provide financial assistance to cancer patients in need.
Estella Byrd Whitman Wellness & Community Resource Center
819 NW 7th St. Ocala, FL 34475 352.875.2226 | www.estellawellness.com
CEO, Carolyn Adams, ARNP | artcarol46@embarqmail.com Medical Director, Pamela Lewin, M.D. paroma62@hotmail.com
Mission Statement: To provide accessible preventive primary care, medical, and dental services to the underserved and uninsured residents of Tucker Hill in the West Ocala, FL area, without regard to age, race, gender identity, disability, religion, or ability to pay.Recently approved for Medicaid. Currently awaiting final approval for Medicare.
Goal and Objective of 2023: We would like to become accredited to see medical, dental, and mental health patients in our facility.
Heart of Florida Health Center
2553 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470 352.732-6599 | www.myhfhc.org
Mission Statement: Our mission is to improve the overall health status of Marion County residents by providing quality primary medical, dental, and mental health services to all residents. In particular, to those residents who have financial and insurance limitations.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Continuing to expand our mission of improving the overall health status of Marion County residents by providing quality primary medical, dental, behavioral, case management, maternity, and pharmacy services to all residents, but in particular to those residents who would not otherwise be able to access the services due to financial limitations and/or lack of health insurance. HFHC is excited to offer a “One-Stop” medical home providing comprehensive, quality, healthcare...My Family, My Healthcare, My Center
H.U.G.S. Charities
P.O. Box 34, Ocala, FL 34478 | www.hugscharities.org Amy Roberts | aroberts@rboi.com
Mission: Statement: The H.U.G.S. organization encourages Heartfelt Unconditional Giving, focusing on the common goal of meeting the financial needs of the community’s patients and families facing a cancer diagnosis. This is accomplished by providing immediate temporary relief, while also assisting in the discovery of long term financial solutions through the collaborative efforts of the Cancer Alliance of Marion County.
Goal and Objective of 2023: We hope to continue helping meet the non-medical needs of those facing cancer in Marion County and equipping them to get to treatment, nourishment, and shelter.
Signature Event: Annual Event honoring a Marion County cancer survivor held in February. Visit www.hugscharities. org for event, sponsorship, and donor information.
Kiwanis
March of Dimes
3495 Piedmont Road NE, Building 12, Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30305
352.502.5752 | www.marchofdimes.org
Regional Executive Director, Monica Patel | mpatel@ marchofdimes.org
Mission Statement: March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.
Michelle-O-Gram
21765 SW 106 Lane Road, Dunnellon, FL 34431
352.469.6006 | www.michelleogram.com
Sherry Roberts | michelleogram@gmail.com
Advanced Imaging, Justin Lamb justin.lamb@hcahealthcare.com | 352.816.2812
Ocala Health/Advanced Imaging Centers
Mission Statement: The Michelle-O-Gram exists to provide breast imaging services for the uninsured and underinsured women and men in our community. We are celebrating our 11th Anniversary and are proud to have served nearly 2000 individuals, both women and men. Men do get breast cancer. The healthcare situation continues to change, referrals come to the Michelle-O-Gram via physician offices, free clinics, Heart of FL, American Cancer Society, Marion County Health Department as well as self referrals. Goal and objective of 2023: We hope to increase exposure in the community — after 11 years we continually learn of those who have never heard of the Michelle-O-Gram.
AdventHealth Auxiliary, Inc.
1500 SW First Ave. Ocala, Florida 352.671.2153 | www.munroeauxiliary.com
Mission Statement: As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) service organization, the AdventHealth Auxiliary, Inc. is committed to supporting good health in our community. We actively sponsor programs and services which enhance the lives of our community residents in their homes and in the hospital. Utilizing the skills and dedication of volunteers and staff, the Healthy Home program provides the elderly patient after a hospital discharge, non-clinical services such as food, well-check telephone calls, transportation to their doctor and safe home modifications. These social determinants of health, when met, assist in providing for a healing home environment for our elderly neighbors. All services are provided free of charge. The revenue from the AdventHealth Hospital Gift Shop funds this nationally recognized volunteer program.
NAMI Marion County, Inc.
P.O. Box 5753, Ocala, FL 34478-5753
352.368.2405 | www.namiocala.org
Diana Williams | ocaladiana@aol.com
Executive Director, John Podkomorski executivedirector@namiocala.org | 352-875-9890
Mission Statement: Educate, support, and advocate for people diagnosed with mental illness and their family and friends.
Goal and Objective of 2023: The standing goals of NAMI Marion County are to educate the public about mental illness, work to eliminate the stigma of mental illness, advocate to increase funding for research and treatment for mental illness, health insurance parity, supportive housing and other wrap-around services. Through programs such as Family to Family, Peer to Peer, support groups, Mental Health Court Diversion Program, and The ORA Clubhouse, the organization reaches hundreds of those in need of mental health services and support programs. We look to increase our outreach to hundreds more by offering more programs and support groups to meet the increasing needs to for mental wellness education and support in Marion County
Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, Inc.
P.O. Box 6163, Ocala, FL 34478 www.ocalaroyaldames.org
Madame President,Patricia Sokol | Ocalaroyaldames@ gmail.com
Mission Statement: To ensure strong local and regional effort in the fight against cancer through funding research and education.
Signature Event:Fire and Ice – Casino Night Gala on March 25, 2023. For more information contact co-chairs Nancy Porter 352.817.0099
Three Angels Clinic 4817 NE Second Loop, Bldg. B, Ocala FL, 34470 352.509.6350 | https://threeangelsclinic.org
Executive Director/Trustee, Dr. Kevin Barrett patientcare@threeangelsclinic.org
Mission Statement: A private, independent, faithbased clinic priding itself on having a wonderful selection of experienced and caring medical professionals and volunteers dedicated to serving the sick in our community.
Goal and Objective of 2023: We hope to increase community ownership through individual financial support and donations, increase the number of Marion County and Ocala residents served who have no medical provider or are uninsured, and obtain at least one hospital support for select patients to get labs, diagnostics, and pharmacy services.
Senior Care
Hawthorne Village Retirement Community 4100 SW 33rd Ave Ocala FL 34474 352-237-7776
Mission Statement: Providing state-of-the-art treatment with the benefits of a not-for-profit provider. Our priority is to ensure every resident is treated with respect, love, and the best possible care available.
Hospice of Marion County
3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474 352.873.7400 | www.hospiceofmarion.com
Cindy Moody | cmoody@hospiceofmarion.com
Mission Statement: We provide exceptional compassionate end-of-life care to our community.
Goals and Objectives of 2023: 1) Grand Opening of our new in-patient facility, the Grace Davis Hall house on our Helen Mimi Walker Campus, 2) Providing resources, support and education to primary caregivers, professional caregivers and family members who are caring for loved ones with a Dementia diagnosis through our program, The Nancy Renyhart Center for Dementia Education, 3) Creating the Hospice of Marion County Foundation, 4) Strategic business plans for growing our donations and expanding the growth of our organization community-wide, and 5) Continuing to support our patients and families through their grief journey with the programs offered at the Monarch Center for Hope & Healing.
Marion Senior Services
1101 SW 20th Court, Ocala, FL 34471
352.620.3501 | www.marionseniorservices.org
Community Care Director, Cassandra Jackson | CJackson@marionseniorservices.org
Mission Statement: Assisting the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged residents of Marion County to maintain independent living status.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Gaining additional financial and volunteer support for In-Home Support services. We have over 800 seniors requesting additional support with their daily living activities and if we could address their needs, we could avoid those seniors becoming at risk for further health issues.
Sports
Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
2800 S.E. Maricamp Road, Building #2, Ocala, FL 34471 904-556-0855 | specialolympicsflorida.org Manager, Sports Training & Competition, Evan Combs | evancombs@sofl.org
Manager, Community Engagement, Hannah Runacres | HannahRunacres@sofl.org For partnerships and donations, please contact: John Robles – Director, Development | johnrobles@sofl.org
Mission Statement: The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Goal and Objective of 2023: The ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs.
Veterans
Ocala Blue Star Mothers
8470A SW 92nd Lane, Ocala, FL 34481 843.504.0032 | www.bluestarmothers.org
Anne Parker | annewparker@yahoo.com
Mission Statement: Our mission is to support our active duty military, our veterans, and the families of the fallen.
Goal and Objective of 2023: To raise funds to provide household goods and clothing items for veterans, deployment packages to active duty soldiers, support for our active duty and veterans’ outdoor retreats, partnering with Soldiers Freedom Outdoors and events honoring the members of the Florida National Guard’s unit in Ocala and their families.
Veterans Helping Veterans USA., Inc.
2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite 200, Ocala, FL 34470 352.433.2320 | www.vhvusa.org
Hank Whittier | vetshelpingvets@vhvusa.org
Mission Statement: To assist veterans and their families who need social services and information to improve their lives and to assist them in maintaining their independence.
Goal and objective of 2023: Provide social services to veterans and their families.
Women’s Charities
GFWC Woman’s Club of Ocala, Inc. P.O. Box 4444, Ocala, FL 34478 www.GFWC.org
President, Sonia Palmer | groundhoglady2@yahoo.com
Mission Statement: Working together to strengthen our community and enhance the lives of others through community service.
Goal and Objective of 2023: Our goals for the coming year are two-fold: increase membership and fundraising. These would enable our club members to volunteer in more areas of need in the county and also to have more funds available for schools and other charitable organizations.
Our Hearts Align
179 NE 51st St., Ocala, FL 34479 352.274.4214 | www.ourheartsalign.org
Kara Mangum | ourheartsalign@gmail.com
Mission Statement: To provide physical and emotional comfort to moms, and their family, during and after a pregnancy loss. We provide this support through physical resources, personal support, prayer, and love.
Rotary’s 2 official mottoes are:
• Service Above Self
• He Profits Most Who Serves Best
Rotary International serves to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services and to advance goodwill and peace not only in their own communities, but around the world. There are over 35,000 member clubs worldwide and over 1.2 million individuals known as Rotarians.
The Rotary Clubs of Marion County:
