Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on the Space Coast

Nothing reflects the spirit of the holidays more than a gift from the heart to help those in need.

Looking for a way to spread the joy of the season? Look no further than one of the dozens of local charities and non-profits who will gladly welcome any gift you can give. One of the nicest things about contributing to these organizations is that your gift will keep on giving as they work to help those who need their services. And if you’re feeling the pinch this year, remember most of these groups rely on the help of volunteers to the keep on going, so giving the gift of your time will also be greatly appreciated. For more information about all of these organizations, including volunteer opportunities and other ways your can help, visit the website of your desired organization.

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Art, Culture and Education

The Astronauts Memorial Foundation

Mission: Honors and memorializes astronauts who have sacrificed their lives for the nation and the space program.

(321) 452-2887

www.AstronautsMemorialFoundation.org

 

BCC Planetarium and Observatory

Mission: To excite public interest in science through the presentation of multi-media shows, films, exhibitions and events and providing access to the night sky via telescopes in the Observatory.

(321) 433-7372

www.brevardcc.edu/planet

Event Information: Public shows and Observatory on Friday & Saturday evenings at 6:30PM; Wednesday matinees at 1:30PM.

 

Brevard Art Museum

Mission: To enhance and enrich the quality of life of the community and its visitors with an enduring appreciation of art through exhibitions, collections, and educational programs.

(321) 242-0737

www.brevardartmuseum.org

 

Brevard Children’s Chorus

Mission: To utilize the incomparable power of music, with choral singing at its foundation, to heartily enrich the lives of young people and develop their character.

(321) 795-9076

www.brevardchildrenschorus.com

Events: December 11, 2010 Holiday Concert with Brevard Community Chorus

January 8, 2011 Winter Auditions 9-12 PM, Central Church of Christ, Cocoa, FL

April 30, 2011 Relay for Life, Viera High School

 

Brevard Community Chorus

Mission: To share the joy and artistry of musical expression with the community through rehearsal and performance of the larger works of the choral repertoire.

(321) 433-7629

www.BrevardCommunityChorus.org

Event Information: Holiday Concert, December 11 at 7:30 pm

Concert with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra (Women Chorus only), February 5 at 2 and 8 p.m. Spring Concert, May 7, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Brevard Community College Foundation

Mission: To provide private financial resources to enhance the programs and services of the College and benefit its students, faculty, staff and the community.

(321) 433-7055

www.brevardcc.edu/foundation

 

Brevard Cultural Alliance, Inc.

Mission: To build and sustain a vibrant and dynamic arts and cultural sector integral to Brevard County’s quality of life

(321) 690-6817

www.artsbrevard.org

Events: Fall for the Arts; Art of Sand; Art In Public Places, Artist-In-Residency programs

 

Brevard Library Foundation

Mission: To provide financial resource for the Brevard County Library service to enrich and accelerate innovation within the library experience.

(321) 633-1887

www.brevardlibraryfoundation.org

 

Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science

Mission: To operate and maintain a museum for the education of the public about regional cultural heritage and to preserve historic artifacts and natural history specimens.

(321) 632-1830

www.brevardmuseum.org

 

Brevard Schools Foundation

Mission: To match community resources with the needs of schools. Solicit funds through grants and/or private resources. These supplement dollars provide the means for teachers to undertake special projects not supported through existing budgets and programs.

(321) 633-1000 ext. 756

www.brevardschoolsfoundation.org

 

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

Mission: To unlock the potential within individuals and communities by creating exceptional live symphonic music.

(321) 242-2024

www.brevardsymphony.com

Event: Free 4th of July Pops Concert at Cocoa Riverfront Park

 

Brevard Watercolor Society

Mission: Dedicated to excellence in education, exhibitions, and community service.

(321) 544-8888

www.brevardwatercolorsociety.org

Event: Splash 2011-Watercolor Exhibition and Juried Art Show of Brevard Watercolor Society members. Azan Shrine Temple, February 26 and 27, 2011.

 

Brevard Zoo

Mission: Wildlife conservation through education and participation

(321) 254-9453 ex 242

www.brevardzoo.org

Event: Safari under the Stars takes place annually the last Saturday night in April.

 

Central Florida Accordion Club-Brevard Chapter

Mission: Statement: To promote appreciation of the accordion to the general public; also to provide support and encouragement to accordion players of all skill levels.

(321) 799-2267

www.CFAccordionClub.com

 

Christian Preparatory Learning Center

Mission: To provide quality Christian education to students grades 3-12.

(321) 305-6918

www.mychristianprep.com

 

The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse

Mission: To provide affordable community theater and promote lifelong education in the performing arts for Brevard County residents and visitors.

(321) 636-5050

www.cocoavillageplayhouse.com

 

Cultural Homestay International

Mission: To promote international understanding, friendship, and goodwill through cultural homestays.

(866) 487-5351

www.chinet.org

 

Dance Arts Centre

Mission: To bring positive change through creative movement and the arts.

(321) 777-2155

www.DanceAC.com

Event: “Hear Me Dance,” a student lead dance concert, January 28, 2011

Annual Recital, June 18, 2011

 

Florida Institute of Technology

Mission: To provide quality education, further knowledge through basic and applied research, and serve the diverse needs of local, state, national and international constituencies

(321) 674-6400

www.fit.edu/support/

Events: Botanical Fest – March 5, 2011

Sporting Affair – March 18, 2011

An Evening of Hope III – April 8, 2011

Capstone Classic – June 3, 2011 (tentative)

 

Greater Canaveral Barbershoppers

Mission: To vigorously promote and continue the tradition of barbershop singing (both choral and quartet) and have fun doing it.

(321) 636-0900

www.spacecoastchorus.net

Event: Annual Show – Feb. 12, 2011 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy

 

Greek American Association of Brevard ( GAAB)

Mission: To educate the public on Greece and promote Hellenism by conducting cultural, educational, charitable and philanthropic events.

(321) 610-6050

www.gaab.us

Event: FIT International Festival, February 2011

 

Harbor City Harmonizers Barbershop Chapter

Mission: To represent the best of barbershop harmony and support our Barbershop Society in its musical education in our community.

(321) 259-7953

www.harmonize.com/hcharmonizers/

 

Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex, Inc.

Mission: To enhance the development and operation of the Moore Memorial Park and Cultural Center through fundraising programmed activities and physical improvements.

(321) 269-8256

www.harryharriettemoore.org

Event: Moore Heritage Festival of the Arts and Humanities, April 14-16, 2011

 

Indialantic Chamber Singers

Mission Statement: ICS believes that choral music of all types nurtures the human spirit and is integral to the preservation and development of the cultural arts.

(321) 960-5000

www.indialanticchambersingers.org

 

KLD Youth Foundation

Mission: Changing lives by educating and empowering young people

(321) 454-7333

www.KLDkids.org

Event: Dancing with Brevard, June 2011 (tentative)

 

Lighthouse Christian Academy of Merritt Island

Mission: To provide scholastic excellence in a loving environment through Christ-centered, bible based education.

(321) 305-6931

www.lcacademyofmerrittisland.com

 

Literacy Alliance of Brevard

Mission: To promote English literacy skills in individuals so they may reach their full potential in their jobs and communities.

(321) 917-8952

www.brevardliteracy.org

 

Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.

Mission: To improve the quality of life for all residents of Brevard County through cultural, educational, recreational and community arts programs by providing access to high quality, challenging and diverse touring and local performing arts events.

(321) 433-5719

www.kingcenter.com

 

Melbourne Art Festival, Inc.

Mission: To promote and encourage artistic endeavors, education and appreciation in Brevard County and to organize and present an annual art festival.

(321) 722-1964

www.melbournearts.org

Event: 2011 Melbourne Art Festival, April 23 and 24, 2011 in downtown Melbourne,

 

Melbourne Chamber Music Society, Inc.

Mission: To present internationally acclaimed chamber music ensembles to Brevard audiences.

(321) 956-8775

www.MelbourneChamberMusicSociety.com

Events: Escher String Quartet-December 7

Spanish Brass-January 21, 2011

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Ensemble-February 11, 2011

St. Petersburg String Quartet with Tao Lin piano-March 18, 2011

 

Melbourne Civic Theatre

Mission Statement: To provide affordable cultural entertainment, opportunities for participation in all aspects of community theatre and to enhance

community interest in the performing arts through volunteer opportunities and dramatic productions.

(321) 723-6935

www.mymct.org

Events: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, December 10-24

Over the River and Through the Woods, January14-February 20, 2011

Noises Off, March18-April 24, 2011

 

Melbourne Community Orchestra

Mission: To increase the awareness and knowledge of orchestral music within Brevard County.

(321) 952-9949

www.mcorchestra.com

Events: Concerts December 8-9, 2011

January 26-27, March 2-3, May 4-5 and June 22-23, 2011

 

Native Heritage Gathering, Inc,

Mission: To provide cultural education and celebration regarding the Native American Culture.

(321) 452-1671

www.NativerhythmsFestival.com

Event: Native Rhythms Festival, November 2011 (tentative)

 

No Limits Academy

Mission: To provide an individually tailored, multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of children with cerebral palsy and other physical disorders.

(321) 253-9777

www.nolimitsacademy.com

Event: Annual Everyone Can Dance Ball, Spring 2011

 

North Brevard Heritage Foundation, Inc.

Mission: To promote and facilitate preservation of historical structures and sites in North Brevard County.

(321) 267-4480

www.pritchardhouse.com

 

Platinum Coast Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s International

Mission: To promote the musical art form of barbershop harmony through performance, education and outreach.

(321) 727-0921

www.platinumcoastchorus.com

Event: Annual Show, March 5, 2011, 2 p.m. at Gleason Auditorium

Singing Valentines available February 12-14, 2011.

 

Precision Contemporary Dance, Inc

Mission: To develop, educate, and promote the art of dance in our community.

(321) 433-0420

www.PrecisionContempDance.org

Event: School Recital May 28, 2011

 

Rolling Readers Space Coast, Inc.

Mission: To inspire children’s love of reading, touch their imaginations and creativity through books and build a community of successful, life-long readers by providing trained, committed volunteers and new books to elementary-aged school children.

(321) 254-9976

www rollingreadersspacecoast.com

 

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra

Mission: To enrich, serve and shape of the cultural life in Central Florida through the presentation of orchestral music.

(321) 536-8580

www.spacecoastsymphony.org

 

Space Coast Writers’ Guild

Mission: To help train, develop, and promote writers and the writing profession and to provide writing educational opportunities that motivate and advance the works of writers of all ages.

(321) 779-1008

www.scwg.org

Event: Annual Writers’ Conference, January 28-29, 2011

 

Strawbridge Art League

Mission: To expand the role of the visual arts on the Space Coast and bring a focus to the visual arts community.

(321) 952-3070

www.strawbridgeartleague.org

Event: VISION, February 2011 at the Henegar Center for the Arts

 

Titusville Playhouse, Inc

Mission: To provide quality live theatre and theatre education to the citizens of Brevard County.

(321) 268-1125

www.titusvilleplayhouse.com

 

Business

Association of Fundraising Professionals-Space Coast Chapter

Mission: To advance philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising.

(321) 434-7161

www.afpspacecoast.afpnet.org

Event: National Philanthropy Day, Fall 2011

 

Brevard Business Leadership Network

Mission: To promote the employment of qualified workers who have disabilities, and assist businesses and organizations in the recruitment, hiring, training and retention of employees with disabilities.

(321) 536-7062

www.brevardbln.org

 

CBACC Institute for Best Business Initiatives, Inc

Mission: To support the advancement of educational, cultural, business, and environmental issues utilizing best practices and to educate the business community to share best practices.

(321) 459-2200

www.cocoabeachchamber.com

 

Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Mission: To serve as the voice of business, enhance quality of life in the community and act as a catalyst for business success.

(321) 459-2200

www.cocoabeachchamber.com

 

Founders Forum

Mission: To serve the community by fostering the success of new and existing businesses, creating an environment where entrepreneurs are motivated, educated, and encouraged to exchange ideas and information vital to business growth.

(321) 433-5570

www.foundersforum.com

Events: January 25, 2011 “Banking and Finance”

March 22, 2011 “Sales and Marketing”

May 17, 2011 “Presidents’ Panel”

 

Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce

Mission: to serve the business community within Brevard County’s largest city, serving as a voice to improve, expand and continue the exceptional relationship with the city, county and state of Florida.

(321) 951-9998

www.greaterpalmbaychamber.com

 

Junior Achievement of the Space Coast

Mission: To serve the community and support it with an en educated future workforce by starting economic and business education early on and continuing it through all grade levels.

(321) 751-4024

www.jaspacecoast.org

Event: Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame dinner, March 5, 2011

 

Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida

Mission: To shape, facilitate and develop a thriving business environment by promoting and connecting member businesses with business opportunities to assure the performance, growth, survival and long-term prosperity of our member businesses

(321) 724-5400

www.melbourneregionalchamber.com

 

Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce

Mission: To develop, enhance and maintain a strong and diverse business climate and support a prosperous community.

(321) 267-3036

www.titusville.org

 

Women’s Business Center at Florida Tech

Mission: To provide women with opportunities, tools and connections to advance their global influence and success.

(321) 674- 7007

wbc.fit.edu

Event: Annual Women’s Business Expo and Women’s History Month Luncheon, Spring 2011

 

Civic, Environmental and Animals

Brevard Nature Alliance, Inc.

Mission: To support and protect Brevard’s natural resources through education, ecosystem and growth management initiatives, stakeholder involvement and encouragement of nature-based activities that promote quality of life experiences.

(321) 268-5224

www.brevardnaturealliance.org

Event: Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival, January 26-31, 2011

 

Central Brevard Humane Society

Mission: To provide an animal welfare shelter and programs that foster a humane ethic toward all animals. We also strive to deepen the community’s commitment to spaying and neutering, as well as to the adoption of homeless companion animals. (321) 636-3343

www.crittersavers.com

Events: Mardi Gras Paws in the Park (February 27, 2011)

Brevard’s Poshest Contest (Summer 2011)

Paws at the Pier (September 17, 2011)

Paws in the Park (Fall 2011)

 

Coastal Poodle Rescue

Mission: To speak out against the harmfulness of over breeding, promote the cause of spay/neuter and educate the public about the pleasure of poodles

(321) 459-2652

www.coastalpoodlerescue.org

 

Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club

Mission: Focusing on enriching the lives of individuals and the community locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, through volunteer efforts supporting education, and improvement of life for youth and adults.

(321) 868-7393

www.cocoabeachwomansclub.org also on the CBACC website

Events: January 22, 2011, Fashion Show and Luncheon

March 5, 2011, Space Coast King/Queen Gala dinner and dance

March 19, 2011: Pelican Home Tour

 

Humane Society of South Brevard

Mission: Dedicated to improving the lives of homeless cats and finding permanent homes for them. At our Pet Adoption Center, we make it a priority to provide individual attention to all the cats in residence.

(321) 259-0601

www.humanesocietyofsouthbrevard.org

 

Junior League of Central & North Brevard

Mission: We are an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

(321) 453-5718

www.brevardjuniorleague.org

Event: Pumpkins in the Park, Fall 2011

 

Junior League of South Brevard, Inc.

Mission: To promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women and improve communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

(321) 610-8950

www.jlsb.net

Event: Festival of Trees, November 2011

 

Keep Brevard Beautiful

Mission: To motivate and educate business, school groups and individual partnerships to reduce litter, recycle, landscape and beautify for the environmental and economic benefit of Brevard County

(321) 631-0501

www.keepbrevardbeautiful.com

 

Pilot of Club of Titusville, Inc.

Mission: To further Pilot International’s humanitarian efforts through charitable, educational and research programs in communities throughout the world.

(321) 269-9700

www.pilotinternational.org

 

Rotary of Palm Bay

Mission: To provide service above self and stamp out polio worldwide

(321) 745-5814

www.rotary.org

 

SPCA of North Brevard

Mission: To shelter and find homes for unwanted animals, to educate the public about spaying and neutering pets, to reduce overpopulation through low cost surgical sterilization and to promote the health of pets and their families through appropriate pet care.

(321) 267-8221

www.spcanorthbrevard.com

Event: 2nd Annual Happy Tails Dog Stroll, April 2, 2011 at Sand Point Park in Titusville from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

Zonta Club of Melbourne

Mission: Zonta International (of which Zonta Club of Melbourne is a member) is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

(321) 729-0755

www.zontaspacecoast.org

Event: Chocolate Festival, March 27, 2011 at the Eau Gallie Civic Center

 

Health and Hospitals

American Heart Association

Mission: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

(800) 257-6941 ext. 8090

www.heart.org

Event: Start! Heart Walk. Visit brevardheartwalk.org

 

Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation

Mission: To provide quality, community-based services to frail elders and caregivers with an emphasis placed on Alzheimer’s/dementia-related diseases through care management, adult day care, transportation and home-based services.

(321) 253-4430

www.brevardalzheimers.org

Event: Alzheimer’s Barbeque and Car Drawing May 21, 2011

With the help of the Boniface-Hiers Auto Group the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation has been provided with some of the most collectible cars in the world for raffle. Visit www.alzbbq.com.

Brevard Heart Foundation

Mission: To improve and promote healthcare for Brevard County citizens through programs that target identified community needs.

(321) 752-2742

www.BrevardHeartFoundation.org

 

Cancer Care Centers of Brevard Foundation, Inc.

Mission: To provide comprehensive patient/family support services, community outreach and education. The Foundation assists any Brevard and Indian River Counties’ uninsured and underinsured cancer patients undergoing treatment.

321-952-8837, ext. 231

www.cccfoundationinc.org

Event: Caring Hearts, Spring 2011

 

Circles of Care, Inc.

Mission: To promote and provide high quality comprehensive behavioral healthcare services at a competitive cost, in an ethical, fair and courteous manner for our individual and corporate customers.

(321) 984-4900

www.circlesofcare.org

 

Community Treatment Center, Inc.

Mission: Provides Level III Residential Substance Abuse program, serving individuals who are indigent and have no insurance, by providing licensed rehabilitation and treatment services.

(321) 632-5958

www.communitytreatmentcenter.com

 

Health First Foundation

Mission: Positively changing the health and well-being of our community through philanthropic initiatives that support Health First and its family of not-for-profit health care providers including Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, Viera Hospital Hospice of Health First and the Health First Aging Institute.

(321) 434-7353

www.health.first.org

Events: Health First Benefit Ball-April 16, 2011

Grape Escape, Fall 2011

Health First Golf Classic, September 2011

 

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation

Mission: Healing Families, Healing Communities through philanthropy and volunteerism

(321) 269-4066

www.parrishmedfoundation.com

Event: Annual Masquerade Ball, October 2011

 

MIMA Foundation of Brevard, Inc.

Mission: To add to the quality of life in Brevard County by supporting health-oriented educational programs and providing assistance grants to patients in need.

(321) 725-4500, ext. 7274

www.mimafoundation.org

Event: MIMA Foundation Pro Tennis Classic, May 1-8, 2011 at Kiwi Tennis Club

 

Project Response, Inc.

Mission: To enhance the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS and work to prevent further spread of the disease; reduce fear, ignorance, and discrimination and increase community support and compassion for those affected by AIDS.

(321) 724-1177

www.projectresponse.org

 

Space Coast Cancer Foundation

Mission: To assist cancer patients and their caregivers in our community with the financial and emotional demands that are associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. We provide direct financial assistance to help pay for pain and anti nausea medications.

(321) 264–5504

www.spacecoastcancerfoundation.org

Event: Annual Daffodil Gala

 

Space Coast Runners

Mission: To promote and encourage running as a means of healthful exercise, to support recreational, international, amateur, competitive and non-competitive running and to promote and conduct races or other running-related activities.

(321) 863-2893

www.spacecoastrunners.org

Events: December 11-Reindeer Run 5K

January 15, 2011-Sun & Fun 4 mile

February 12, 2011-Tooth Trot 5K

February 26, 2011-Eye of the Dragon 10 K and 2 mile

April 2, 2011-Downtown Melbourne 5K

April 9, 2011-Space Walk of Fame 8K and 2 mile

 

VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund

Mission: To transform dying into the final act of living well by improving end of life care for individual patients and their families,

(877) 800-2951

www.vitascharityfund.org

 

We Care 2,Inc.

Mission: To provide for women a quality program that they may achieve lasting sobriety and, therefore, become productive members of society and assets to their community.

(321) 720-3834

www.wecare2women.com

 

Human Services and Children

2-1-1 Brevard, Inc.

Mission: To connect people to services by providing crisis intervention, information about, assessment for and referral to health and human services and through community education.

(321) 631-9290

Helpline: Dial 2-1-1

www.211brevard.org

 

American Red Cross

Mission: To provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

(321) 890-1002

www.midfloridaredcross.org

Event: Stars of the Space Coast Gala, Spring 2011

 

AMIkids Space Coast (formerly Space Coast Marine Institute)

Mission: To help troubled youth develop into responsible and productive citizens by providing education, counseling, behavior modification and treatment to improve the lives of troubled-male teenagers.

(321) 752-3200

www.amikidsspacecoast.org

Events: Space Coast Scramble-May1, 2011

Annual Fall Reverse Raffle-November 6, 2011

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida

Mission: To help at-risk youth reach their greatest potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring programs with measurable outcomes.

(407) 478-2996

www.bbbscfl.org

Event: Men Cooking from the Heart-March 19, 2011, 6-9 p.m., Melbourne Auditorium

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida-Brevard County

Mission: To inspire and engage all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

(321) 848-8000

www.bgccf.org

 

Brevard Achievement Center

Mission: To assist individuals with disabilities achieve vocational and social independence.

(321) 632-8610

www.Bacbrevard.com

Event: An Evening of Coffee and Chocolate, February 26, 2011

 

Brevard C.A.R.E.S.

Mission: To prevent child abuse and neglect and promote growth, self-sufficiency, and sustainability amongst families by providing a resourceful environment that is highly individualized and family-centered.

(321) 632-2737

www.brevardcares.org

 

Brevard County Legal Aid

Mission: To providing high quality legal assistance to protect personal safety, establish family stability, and ensure equal access to justice for low income and disadvantaged persons.

(321) 631-2500

www.brevardcountylegalaid.org

Event: Annual Pro Bono Recognition Evening-February 18, 2011

 

Brevard Family Partnership

Mission: To protect children, strengthen families, and change lives through the prevention of child abuse and the operation and management of a comprehensive, integrated, community-based system of care for abused, abandoned, and neglected children and their families.

(321) 752-4650

www.brevardfp.org

Event: Walk for Love, November 2011

 

Brevard Neighborhood Development Coalition

Mission: To revitalize impoverished neighborhoods in Brevard County

(321) 253-4214

www.BNDCserve.org

 

Bridges BTC

Mission: To preserve and enhance informed choices for children and adults with disabilities through our employment, residential, advocacy, therapeutic and educational programs.

(321) 690-3464

www.mybridges.org

 

Candlelighters of Brevard, Inc.

Mission: To serve children with cancer and their families by offering emotional support and financial assistance.

(321) 728-5600

www.candlelightersofbrevard.org

Event: “Have a Heart” Valentine’s Extravaganza-February 12, 2011, Eau Gallie Yacht Club

 

Catholic Charities of Central Florida

Mission: To provide vital social services for those in need regardless of race, religion, social/economic background or nationality.

(321) 636-6144

www.cflcc.org

 

Central Brevard Sharing Center.

Mission: To provide emergency assistance to those in our community who are struggling to obtain life’s most basic needs.

(321) 631-0306

www.sharingcenter.org

 

The Children’s Center

Mission: To function as a collaborative, community-focused organization designed to meet the health care and educational needs of our community by providing access to services for children and their families.

(321) 264-0855

www.parrishchildrenscenter.com

 

Children’s Home Society of Florida

Mission: Embracing children- Inspiring lives by providing high-quality, community-based solutions to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

(321) 752-3170 ext 237

www.chsfl.org/brevard

Event: Portraits of Possibilities-April 2011

 

Club Esteem

Mission: To inspire youth from economically disadvantaged communities to embrace the highest standards of academic and personal excellence—instilling in each child a desire to learn, to serve, and to accept challenges.

(321) 409-8942

www.clubesteem.com

 

Community Services Council of Brevard

Mission: To promote and maintain independence and maximize quality of life for the citizens of Brevard County, particularly the elderly and disabled

(321) 639-8770

www.communityservicescouncil.org

Event: Signed “With Love” Senior Gift Drive. Give a low-income senior a gift of love this Christmas.

 

Connected by 25 Brevard

Mission: Changing the future for youth aging out of foster care

(321) 474-1504

www.cby25brevard.org

Event: Inaugural Winter Garden Party-January 2011 in Florida Tech’s Botanical Gardens

 

Crosswinds Youth Services, Inc.

Mission: To create opportunities for young people to succeed.

(321) 452-0800

www.crosswindsyouthservices.org

Event: Great Brevard Duck Race-April 17, 2011, at the Indian River Festival

 

Devereux

Mission: To change lives, nurture human potential and promote meaningful life choices through a wide range of services and support for individuals and their families.

(321) 752-3256

www.devereuxfl.org

Event: 007- Diamonds are Forever-Friday March 4, 2011 at Wesche Jewelers

 

Early Learning Coalition of Brevard

Mission: To provide leadership and oversight for school readiness and voluntary pre-kindergarten programs ensuring that children have the opportunity to benefit from the quality of early learning environments.

(321) 637-1800 ext. 2049

www.elcbrevard.org

Event: Early Education Through the Arts, February 2011

 

Families Exploring Down Syndrome of Brevard, Inc.

Mission: To promote inclusion and raise awareness of Brevard County citizens living with Down syndrome.

(321) 480-4796

www.FEDSofBrevard.org

Event: Step Up For Down Syndrome, October 2011

 

Family Counseling Center of Brevard

Mission: To provide counseling, education and social services to individuals and families.

(321) 632-5792

www.fccbrevard.com

 

Family Promise of Brevard, Inc.

Mission: To move homeless families to permanent housing.

(321) 794-7102 (321) 727-2887

Freedom 7 Senior Community Center

Mission: To provide social, educational, wellness and recreational activities-primarily for seniors and generally led, presented, operated by seniors from Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island – but open to all adults from all areas.

(321) 783-9505

www.freedom7seniors.org

Event: Hot Night in the City Fundraiser-February 25, 2011

 

Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard

Mission: To increase awareness of the issues of child abuse and neglect, and to raise funding for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard, an organization serving abused and neglected children of Brevard County.

(321) 637-7652

www.cacbrevard.org

Event: Toast & Roast, April 2011

 

Girl Scouts of Citrus Council

Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

(407) 924-4170

www.citrus-gs.org

 

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County

Mission: To provide assistance to grandparents who have taken on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren through moral support, information, resources, legal and holiday assistance

(321) 631-7776

www.grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org

Event: The “Child First Gala” takes place every September on the Saturday before Grandparent’s Day

 

Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc.

Mission: To eliminate substandard and inadequate housing by building simple, decent and affordable houses with families in need.

(321) 728-4009

www.brevardhabitat.com

Event: The 23rd Annual Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc. Strawberry Festival March 5, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

Harmony Farms, Inc.

Mission: To provide equine assisted therapy and activities to disabled individuals of all ages.

(321) 631-9433

www.harmonyfarmsinc.com

Events: Buckaroo Ball, Blizzard at the Barn (December 5), and Ryan Moore Memorial Golf Tournament

 

The Haven for Children, Inc.

Mission: To meet the needs of neglected, abused and abandoned children by

providing the highest quality of care.

(321) 676-6888

www.thehavenforchildren.com

Event: Haven Golf Tournament March 26, 2011 at Suntree Country Club featuring players from the Orlando Magic.

 

Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard

Mission: To establish a system of care that guarantees all women have access to prenatal care and that all children have access to services that promote normal growth and development.

(321) 634-6101

www.healthystartbrevard.com

 

Kids B Side Corp. of Florida

Mission: To empower children and families to remain safe in their every day activities through education and social awareness.

(321) 613-2571

www.kids-side.org

 

(Health First) Leeza’s Place

Mission: To provide a community centered resource offering innovative programs that educate, empower and energize both caregivers and those recently diagnosed with any memory disorder.

(321) 951-7118

www.leezasplace.org

Event: Fundraiser with Leeza Gibbons, February 26, 2011 at Eau Gallie Yacht Club

 

The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project

Mission: To help special-needs children and their families achieve a better quality of living by providing grants to in need families for medical items not covered by insurance as well as assist with travel costs to visit specialists.

(321) 506-2707

www.themorganproject.org

Event: Turtle Splash, May 7, 2011

 

Nana’s Children’s Home, Inc (DBA Nana’s House)

Mission: To provide a safe, secure, loving Christian home for neglected, abused, needy or abandoned children in our community.

(321) 266-3829

www.nanaschildrenshome.com

 

One Senior Place

Mission: To provide area seniors and their families with a one-stop resource for information, professional advice and guidance, and direct access to a wide range of onsite senior-focused businesses.

(321) 751-6771

www.oneseniorplace.com

 

Palm Bay Police Athletic League Mentoring Program

Mission: The mission of the Mentoring Program is to improve self-esteem, attitudes, academic perfromance, social skills and work habits of young people, while enhancing the connection and commitment to school family, and the community.

(321) 592-3530

www.palmbaypal.org

 

PREVENT! of Brevard, Inc.

Mission: The 24 PREVENT! programs work to prevent destructive behaviors, protect and nurture children, redirect high-risk youth, strengthen and reunite families and treat addictions.

(321) 259-7262

www.preventofbrevardinc.net

Event: JAMBOREE 2011, March 26, 2011, 6-10 p.m. at the Melbourne Auditorium

 

Promise in Brevard

Mission: To provide a place where people with diverse abilities can have a fun-filled life filled with opportunities and freedom.

(321) 536-7062

www.promiseinbrevard.com

 

Reduce Obesity in Central Florida Kids – ROCK

Mission: To educate families and children about simple steps to create and embrace a healthy lifestyle to prevent and reduce childhood obesity.

(321) 537-5591

www.hcecf.org

 

Rolling Readers Space Coast, Inc.

Mission: Our mission is to inspire children’s love of reading, touch their imaginations and creativity through books and build a community of successful, life-long readers by providing trained, committed volunteers and new books to children.

(321) 254-9976

www.rollingreadersspacecoast.com

The Salvation Army North Central Brevard

Mission Statement: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

(321) 632-6060 Ext. 818

www.salvationarmyncbrevard.org

 

The Salvation Army Brevard County Domestic Violence Program

Mission: To provide a safe and empowering environment for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to escape abuse.

(321) 631-2766

www.salvationarmyncbrevard.org

 

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Mission: To fight hunger in Central Florida.

(407) 295-1066

www.FeedHopeNow.org

Event: Wine, Women & Shoes- April 23, 2011, Royal Plaza Hotel, Orlando

 

Senior TranServe

Mission: To provide safe and dependable transportation for Brevard County’s homebound seniors and frail elders who have no other means of transport available to them.

(321) 639-4868 ext. 282

www.communityservicescouncil.org

 

Serene Harbor, Inc.

Mission: To be a leading advocate for reducing the incidence of domestic violence in Brevard County through intervention, prevention, social change, information, enlightenment, education and engagement of our community.

(321) 953-5389

www.sereneharbor.org

 

South Brevard Sharing Center

Mission: To provide emergency assistance to help families to meet their basic needs, serve as a liaison between religious, civic and local organizations and provide an outlet to persons with abundance to readily share financial surplus with those in need.

(321) 727-8581

www.mysbsc.org

 

Space Coast Center for Mothers with Children

Mission: To provide safe housing, spiritual guidance and supportive services for mothers and their children who are striving to become self-sufficient.

(321) 255-9914

www.spacecoastcenter.org

 

Space Coast Early Intervention Center

Mission: To be our community’s premier non-profit center for the support, care and maximum development of young children challenged by disabilities.

(321) 729-6858

www.sceic.com

Events: 19th Annual Tim Wakefield Celebrity Golf Classic and Memorabilia Auction, January 2011

2nd Annual Cycle Jam for the Kids, April 17, 2011

 

Sunflower House

Mission: To develop solutions to community problems and to promote and maintain independence and maximize the quality of life for the citizens of Brevard County, particularly the elderly and disabled adults.

(321) 452-4341

www.communityservicescouncil.org

 

United Way of Brevard County, Inc.

Mission: To be Brevard’s leader in mobilizing the caring power of our community.

(321) 631-2740

www.uwbrevard.org

 

Veterans Memorial Center

Mission: To provide services and facilities to veterans and the community in the form of a museum, library, VA benefits counseling, meeting rooms for member organizations and low- cost rentals for special events.

(321) 453-1776

www.veteransmemorialcenter.org

 

Women’s Center

Mission: To empower women and their families by providing support, education, counseling, information and services.

(321) 242-3110

www.womenscenterinbrevard.org

Event: Women’s Center South Guild Winter Ball, February 19, 2011, 6:30 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Audi of Melbourne.

 

YMCA

Mission: To improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen the spirit, mind and body.

(321) 433-7770

www.centralfloridaymca.org

Event: Brevard County YMCA Prayer Breakfast, March 2011