CHARITY REGISTER GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOUNDATION 214 N. Hogan St., FL 6, 32202 | (904) 255-8440 | galfirstcoast.org
Board President: Heather Solanka Mission & Vision: The mission of Florida’s 4th Judicial Circuit’s Guardian ad Litem program is to recruit, train, support and supervise volunteers, also known as court appointed special advocates, to speak for the best interests of children, thereby giving abused, neglected or abandoned children in the dependency court system a voice in the outcome of their future. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY JACKSONVILLE 2404 Hubbard Street, 32206 | (904)798-4529 | habijax.org
CEO: Mary Kay O’Rourke Mission & Vision: Habitat For Humanity Jacksonville (HabiJax) seeks to put God’s love into action, and bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. HART FELT MINISTRIES 7235 Bonneval Rd #123, 32256 | (904) 861-2799 | hartfelt.org
President/Executive Director: Kelly Moorman Coggins Mission & Vision: Hart Felt Ministries helps Jacksonville seniors stay independent and age gracefully in their own homes. Donations help fund emergency financial assistance, minor home repairs, gift cards for groceries and other essential services, including veterinary services. HAVEN HOSPICE 8301 Cypress Plaza Drive Suite 119, Jacksonville, Fl 32256 (904) 733-9818 - havenhospice.org
Habitat For Humanity: Alberta Brooks Neither age nor ailment stopped Alberta Brooks from getting what she most desired. At 70 years old, Brooks could finally say she achieved her dream of being a homeowner. If it were not for the HabiJax homebuyer program, she might not have gotten the encouragement and resources she needed to own her very own home. After being encouraged by her pastor to apply for the HabiJax program, Brooks was accepted, then received counseling and classes on what it takes to buy and own a home. Even while battling a bout with pneumonia during the process, Brooks managed to complete her courses, counseling and 300 hours of “sweat equity” in building her new home. “It was the happiest day of my life,” said Brooks about the day she moved into her new home. “I was in and still could not believe that God blessed me with a home.” Brooks now takes literacy classes at Schell Sweet Center at Edward Waters College and is working on becoming a licensed in-home care provider for ailing seniors. “Alberta’s story is just an example of how access to affordable homeownership can open doors and provide opportunities for individuals to grow in other areas of their lives,” said Mary Kay O’Rourke, HabiJax president and CEO. “We are thrilled that Alberta is happy and thriving in her home and she is an inspiration for other current and potential homebuyers,” said O’Rourke.
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Executive Director: Kelly Wells Mission & Vision: Haven Hospice helps to honor life by providing comfort, care and compassion to those they serve. THE HEAL FOUNDATION 226 Solana Road #211, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 | (904) 716-4198 | healautismnow.org
Executive Director: Jason Gurka Mission & Vision: The Heal Foundation serves as an outreach organization providing educational programs and camps tailored to the needs of the Autism Community. HEALTHYUNOW FOUNDATION 3800 Joe Ashton Road, St. Augustine, 32092 | (904) 834-2938 | healthyunow.org
Executive Director: Dr. Julie Buckley Mission & Vision: The HealthyUNow Foundation’s mission is to develop virtual and physical communities that support the treatment of autism for individuals and their families in a Healthy Living environment. HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 11250 Old St. Augustine Road, Ste. 15123, 32257 (904) 631-6357 | hearingloss.org, www.hla-jax.org
Chapter President: Tom Logue Mission & Vision: The mission of HLAA is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. HEART FOR CHILDREN INC. 1429 Winthrop Street, 32206 | (904) 619-6792 | heartforchildreninc.com
Founder/CEO: Joyce Brinson Mission & Vision: Heart for Children a family-oriented organization that teaches the importance of education and team building. One of HFC’s many goals are for the children to grow into productive adults who will one day positively give back to their communities.