Giving Back

Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center – Provides abused and neglected children and their families with critical legal, medical and professional services all in one place in order to help the children go on to thrive.

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation – Committed to cultivating and nurturing a deep appreciation of the arts along the Emerald Coast. The Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village provides a central location to celebrate cultural arts in Destin.

American Heart Association – Leading the fight against heart disease and stroke, the AHA provides a host of services and research initiatives.

Shelter House - Shelter House is the state-certified domestic and sexual violence center serving victims in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Services provided include 24-hour domestic violence/rape hotline, crisis counseling, advocacy, outreach, hospital accompaniment, primary prevention, transitional housing and confidential shelter.

Children in Crisis - Organization of caring people, working together to provide homes and keep brothers and sisters together. Children in Crisis gives a home to the abused, neglected, and abandoned children of our community.

Alaqua Animal Refuge - Animal sanctuary that is committed to servicing the Southeast as: the premier no-kill refuge, providing protection, shelter and cart to animals in need; a full-service animal adoption center; and a peaceful, proactive animal welfare advocate through educational outreach and community programs.

Seaside Charter School - Seaside Charters are the only public, tuition-free schools inspired by Waldorf principles in the Southeast.

Caring and Sharing - Provides families living in Walton County with access to food, financial support, and other resources.

Destin Chamber - With the mission ‘Advocating for Businesses, Strengthening our Community,’ the Destin Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for successful businesses and a vibrant economy. The Chamber provides products and services to its member businesses helping them grow and prosper. The Chamber acts as the voice of business in government affairs.

Project Hope Recovery - Saving lives from addiction and giving hope to those in crisis. The program carries a message of hope and transformation to men with life-controlling problems. PHR strive to assist individuals become: mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive.

Hurlburt Spouses' Club - Organization where spouses can promote and participate in charitable activities for both the military and civilian communities and to be a part of a supportive and inclusive group that seeks to make life better for each other.

Resurrection Catholic Church - Welcomes visitors from all over the country who come to visit.

Impact 100 - Financially support nonprofit organizations in Okaloosa and Walton Counties by empowering women as philanthropists and leaders, by bridging the geographic areas of our region, and by leveraging the talents of diverse women to be a positive force for good in our communities.

JDRF-Junior Diabetes Research Foundation - Leading the fight against type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D.

Niceville Track Team – Provides funds for athletes and facility maintenance needs.

Taylor Haugen Foundation - Provides awareness, education and abdominal injury protection to secondary aged schools and leagues in contact sports and also recognize and supports outstanding scholar-athletes with scholarships and awards. This foundation honors the legacy of 15-year-old Taylor Haugen who passed away from injury during a football game in 2008.

Habitat for Humanity - Nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home.

Ronald McDonald House – Provided housing, support and hope to families of children that are hospitalized.

Point Washington Medical Clinic - Builds a stronger and healthier community by providing high quality primary health care regardless of the patient’s means or access.

Dog Harmony – Non-profit dedicated to reducing the shelter dog population through ongoing humane education. Committed to finding loving forever homes for each of our dogs and the right match for each of our adopters.

Niceville-Valparaiso Little League - Non-profit whose sole purpose is to provide all children between the ages of 4-16 years old an opportunity to participate in Little League Baseball and Softball.

Opportunity Place - The only low-barrier to entry temporary emergency shelter for families and single women who are homeless in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Providing shelter and supportive services to help families find permanent housing and resources they need to be self sufficient.

Walton Chamber of Commerce - The Chamber provides products and services to its member businesses helping them grow and prosper. The Chamber acts as the voice of Walton County business in government affairs.

Niceville Chamber of Commerce - Supporting our local military neighbors, as well as a strong business presence - all this while partnering with other organizations and local government agencies to protect our environment and maintain an impressive quality of life in Northwest Florida.

Junior League of the Emerald Coast - Organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Small Paws Rescue - Rescues and supplies non-aggressive Bichons, nationwide, with love, shelter, food, human companionship, and medical care, until permanent placement is secured into a pre-screened loving home, as our resources allow.

Sinfonia – Sinfonia Gulf Coast is committed to entertaining, educating and inspiring the community through imaginative and innovative musical programming.

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