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Art Cape Baptist Health volunteer Art Cape spent 20 years in the United States Navy and although serving his country was a great honor, his present day work at Baptist Health gives him more satisfaction than almost anything. Nearly 11 years ago, when Cape was recovering from bypass surgery at Baptist Hospital, he remembers the wonderful care he received from hospital staff and volunteers. That special treatment spurred Cape on to become a Baptist Health volunteer himself. Today, he is the one who is bringing smiles to patients. “I was treated so well I wanted to help at the hospital,” Cape said. “So I decided to become a volunteer.” Cape, who has logged more than 5,000 hours in 10 years of service at Baptist, delivers flowers, mail and packages to patients. The Ortega Heights resident said he enjoys the satisfaction, appreciation and the camaraderie that comes with his volunteer work. However, Cape said nothing beats just being able to make a patient smile or helping to welcome Baptist’s littlest patients into the world. “It gives me the opportunity to really cheer someone up. Every once in a while, I will get to see a newborn baby. That is the most pleasant experience,” said Cape. “Our volunteers are the bridge of hope between caregivers, family members and health care providers,” said Tracy McDougal, Baptist Health Director of Volunteer Services. “They serve us in so many different capacities and their support is invaluable.”
CHARITY REGISTER THE BOSELLI FOUNDATION P.O. Box 16385, 32245 (904) 619-8298 - bosellifoundation.com
Executive Director: Jen Vihrachoff Mission & Vision: The Boselli Foundation is a faith-based non-profit organization striving to help children living in at-risk neighborhoods on the Northside of Jacksonville. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NORTHEAST FLORIDA 555 West 25th Street, 32206 (904) 396-4435 - bgcnf.org
President/CEO: Paul Martinez Mission & Vision: Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida helps to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, NORTH FLORIDA COUNCIL 521 S. Edgewood Avenue, 32205 (904) 388-0591 - nfcscouting.org
Scout Executive/CEO: Jack Sears Mission & Vision: The Boy Scouts of America helps 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. BRIDGE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA 1824 N. Pearl Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 354-7799 - bridgejax.com
CEO: Shariffa A. Spicer Mission & Vision: Bridge of Northeast Florida promotes the development of healthy, productive and self-sufficient individuals and families by providing comprehensive educational, social and health programs to children and youth in need. CAF & CNL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 136 Sawmill Lakes Blvd., 32082 (904) 545-2771 - cafcnl.org
Founder: Jim Houston Mission & Vision: To raise funds for Challenged Athletes Foundation and Camp No Limits, which provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST - INNER CITY MINISTRY 5860 Mt. Carmel Terrace, 32216 (904) 448-0737 - cru.org
Executive Director: Ben Goldsmith Mission & Vision: Campus Crusade For Christ, Jacksonville, serves and mobilizes the church to live out God’s heart for the poor by training and resourcing volunteers in partner ministries. CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE (CCI) Southeast Regional Office - 8150 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 522-3300 - cci.org
SE Region Executive Director: Bryan Williams Mission & Vision: Canine Companions For Independence enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
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