Community Content They say it takes a village to raise a child. The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is a nonprofit that acts as a village for thousands of children by providing essential social services. Through the nonprofit’s Community Partnership Schools model, Florida’s most vulnerable students receive critical services, such as healthcare support, academic […]Read More
Community Content Downtown Ormond Beach has been transformed in the last 30 years. Aging, historic buildings have been restored to their unique grandeur — housing locally-owned restaurants, boutiques and shops, art galleries, museums, businesses and offices. Landscaped medians and crosswalks have been added to Granada Boulevard, the main corridor through the heart of town, helping […]Read More
When Karen Chrapek thinks of her work with Volusia Recovery Alliance, Inc., her favorite aspect is the “ability to save lives.” A recovering addict herself, Chrapek’s role as the executive director at the nonprofit is focused on offering community support to individuals and families navigating substance use disorder challenges. One of the alliance’s most successful […]Read More
With art programs for youth and adults, exhibitions, classes, events and more, First Coast Cultural Center is a cultural hub for northeast Florida. Established in 1996, the center moved in December 2023 into a new two-story, 6,000-square-foot home with a $2.2 million purchase price. Operating a non-profit like First Coast Cultural Center is not for […]Read More
Potential. How do we help children in our community – especially children experiencing challenges at home or school – reach their potential? One proven strategy is through the one-to-one mentoring relationships offered through Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County (BBBS). BBBS offers both site and community-based mentoring which match children ages 6-12 with […]Read More
Teens-In-Flight Teens-In-Flight is a 501(C)3 foundation formed in 2006 by (Ret.) Marine Col. Jack Howell to support our military’s youth, first responders and “at-risk” teens. Through the modem of aerospace education, Teens-In-Flight opens the doors of opportunity to teens of a parent wounded in action and disabled. Another phase of the program also focuses on […]Read More
Community Service Is Good Business Sophie’s Circle was founded in 2008 after founder Kathy Blackman stumbled upon a husky in a local shelter who was about to be euthanized that very day due to space issues. The dog was heartworm positive, so it was easier for the shelter to justify ending her life, even though […]Read More
The Bike Men of Flagler County started in 2014, helping one charity, Christmas Come True, build bicycles for their December event. Since then, Bike Men have worked with them every year, preparing 250-275 bikes for Christmas. In June of 2017, the Bike Men started repairing donated used bikes for The Sheltering Tree, aka Flagler County […]Read More
In its brief history, the Volusia County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has had four presidents. Lourdes León is the fifth. León ascended to the position in June 2022. She has been a part of the Chamber for the past four and half years, first as Director of Events and then as Secretary of the Board, […]Read More
Community Service Is Good Business The Friends of Blue Spring State Park is a Non-Profit 501(C)3 Citizen Support Organization (CSO) of volunteers dedicated to helping to ensure Blue Spring State Park remains a fun, interesting, educational, and beautiful place to visit! We provide support to the park through volunteering, educating visitors, hosting events and raising […]Read More
