Destin Fl Places Serving Christmas Dinner to Poor Family
Information technology'south commencement to expect a lot like Christmas across the Emerald Declension, and endless customs groups and charities need your assistance. At the Daily News, we want to make the process of giving dorsum just a trivial easier with our annual giving guide.
Below are l organizations that answered our asking for wish lists. They feed, clothe, business firm, educate and protect the neediest among us, and they need everything from cash and canned goods to laptops and lawn mowers. This list also is available at www.nwfdailynews.com.
So read on to encounter how you tin spread some vacation cheer this twelvemonth.
— KARI C. BARLOW
A MIRACLE FOR AVA
www.amiracleforava.org
Niceville, Florida
570-677-0292
MISSION: Raise money for research of pediatric encephalon tumors and help local families with children fighting cancer.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations and cancer survivors who tin support others who are battling the disease.
AIR Forcefulness ENLISTED VILLAGE INC.
92 Dusk Lane, Shalimar, FL 32579 (Headquarters located on the Bob Promise Hamlet campus.)
www.afev.the states
850-651-3766
MISSION: Provide safe, secure housing for surviving spouses of retired enlisted U.S. airmen.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations, patio umbrella, books of stamps, Depends (pocket-sized and medium), manicure supplies, boxed birthday cards, mitt sanitizers and boxed tissues.
ALAQUA Animal REFUGE
914 Whitfield Route Freeport, FL 32439
https://www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/AlaquaHome
850-880-6399
MISSION: House, rehabilitate and prefer out abused, neglected and homeless animals.
ANGEL XPRESS
349 Holmes Blvd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850- 833-3364
MISSION: Provide physically and emotionally disabled students at Silver Sands School with clothing and toys for the Christmas holiday.
Beyond JUST BUCKLED INC.
P.O. Box 775, Mary Esther, FL 32569
www.beyondjustbuckled.com
850-218-8200
MISSION: Provide car seat safety classes, mobile inspections past date and new machine seats to families of depression income or immediate need.
Brilliant HORIZONS DIVING INC.
world wide web.brighthorizonsdiving.org
850-716-0867
MISSION: Help veterans and adults and children with qualified concrete and mental disabilities become more independent through scuba diving and related activities.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations, full face masks, hand fins (diverse styles and sizes), air compressor, buoyancy compensator devices, tanks, talocrural joint weights.
BUILDING HOMES FOR HEROES
42 Business Center Drive Suite 106 Miramar Beach, FL 32550
http://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/
407-803-5398
MISSION: Build or modify homes and gift them, mortgage-gratuitous, to veterans and their families.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE EMERALD COAST
427 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
http://world wide web.bgcec.com/
850-622-0602
MISSION: Inspire and empower all young people to achieve their full potential.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Monetary donations.
CAMP SKAMP INC
PO Box 216, Baker, FL 32531
http://www.campskamp.org/
MISSION: Help children with physical challenges such as cognitive palsy and spina bifida participate in the military camp experience.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, budgetary donations.
CANCER FREEZE
P.O. Box 92, Florala, Alabama 36442
www.cancerfreeze.org
850-978-3726; 334-470-0491
MISSION: Provide financial and emotional support to people battling cancer through fundraising events throughout the twelvemonth.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Budgetary donations and donated items for raffles and auctions.
CARING AND SHARING OF NICEVILLE
104 Bullock Blvd., Niceville, FL 32578
850-729-3600
MISSION: Feed hungry adults and children.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations, canned goods and other nonperishables, fresh and frozen foods, toiletries.
CARING AND SHARING OF Southward WALTON
112 Lynn Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-2866
MISSION: Feed hungry adults and children and provide assist with prescription medicine costs.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, budgetary donations, canned appurtenances and other nonperishables, fresh and frozen foods, toiletries.
CHILDREN IN CRISIS
1000 Luke's Fashion, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
www.childrenincrisisfl.org
850-864-4242
MISSION: Provide a home and promise for abused, neglected and abandoned children in the customs.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Budgetary donations, in-kind donations of nutrient, wearable, domicile products and construction labor.
CHILDREN'S VOLUNTEER Wellness NETWORK
P.O. Box 2142, Santa Rosa Embankment, FL 32459
http://world wide web.cvhnkids.org/
850-622-3200
MISSION: Provide uninsured or underinsured schoolhouse-aged children with free, immediate access to medical, dental and mental health care in Walton and Okaloosa counties.
CHOCTAWHATCHEE AUDUBON SOCIETY
P.O. Box 1014, Fort Walton Embankment, FL 32549
http://www.choctawhatcheeaudubon.org/
850-897-2666
MISSION: Promote the conservation and wise employ of all natural resource with particular focus on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.
CHOCTAWHATCHEE BASIN Alliance OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA Land Higher
109 Due south Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
http://www.basinalliance.org/
850-650-9330
MISSION: Promote the health, awareness and optimum utilization of the Choctawhatchee Basin watershed.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers and monetary donations.
CONNECTING KIDS INC.
P.O. Box 5272, Niceville, FL 32578
www.connectingkids.internet
850-517-7263
MISSION: Provide inclusive playground equipment to add together to existing parks and playgrounds so every child, regardless of abilities or special needs, tin can join in on the gift of play.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers and budgetary donations.
CRESTVIEW AREA SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS
850-826-1770
MISSION: Provide overnight shelter to the homeless when temperatures driblet below 40 degrees.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Men's socks (white), men'due south underwear, men'south jeans, dispensable razors, toiletries, tents, blankets, sleeping numberless.
CRESTVIEW Expanse YOUTH ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 1550, Crestview, FL 32539
world wide web.cayafootball.org
MISSION: Offer travel football and cheerleading programs; also participates in the Panhandle Football game Youth Association, which includes teams from Niceville, Shalimar, Freeport, DeFuniak Springs, Panama City, Lynn Haven, Due south Walton and Destin.
DESTIN HARVEST
625 Harbor Blvd # ix, Destin, FL 32541
world wide web.destinharvest.org
850-650-8109
MISSION: Deliver free foods to local feeding programs, soup kitchens, nutrient pantries and homeless shelters within Walton and Okaloosa counties.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Fresh or frozen turkeys and hams, monetary donations.
Due east.O.WILSON BIOPHILIA CENTER
4956 State Hwy xx E., Freeport, FL 32439
http://www.eowilsoncenter.org/
850-835-1824
MISSION: Brainwash students and visitors on the importance of biodiversity and to encourage conservation, preservation and restoration of ecosystems.
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES
107 Tupelo Artery SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
http://www.elc-ow.org/
850-833-3627
MISSION: Promote a collaborative school readiness and early childhood service system.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers and monetary donations.
ELIE'S VOICE INC.
4550 Kelly Mill Road, Holt, FL 32564
Jennifer Oliver at 850-305-7019; Angel Meeks at 850-603-0077
MISSION: Advocate for Okaloosa County children and teenagers through suicide prevention.
EMERALD COAST CHILDREN'S Advocacy Centre
401 McEwen Drive, Niceville, FL 32578; 256 Highway 98 Due east., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
www.eccac.org
850-833-9237
MISSION: Relieve the lives and futures of abused children.
EMERALD COAST AUTISM Centre
www.ecautismcenter.org
850-279-3000
MISSION: Improve the lives of children with autism and their families by providing effective treatment and educational activity options during the critical early-education years and beyond.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Budgetary donations and sponsorships to fund new facility on the campus of Northwest FL Country Higher.
EMERALD COAST Scientific discipline Middle
31 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
http://world wide web.ecscience.org/
850-664-1261
MISSION: Inspire exploration, discovery and interest in science through interactive exhibits and high-quality educational programs.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, budgetary donations, laptop computers, desktop computers, printer ink for Cannon IP1800, Xerox Phaser 6125, Workcentre 5325, re-create paper, backyard mower, weed eater.
EMERALD COAST Wild animals REFUGE
105 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Embankment, FL 32548
www.ecwildliferefuge.com
850-650-1880
MISSION: Conserve and rehabilitate Florida's native fauna.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations, corporate sponsors.
EMERALD Coast Wildlife REFUGE ZOOLOGICAL PARK
5262 Deer Springs Rd., Crestview, FL 32539
world wide web.ecwrzoo.com
850-682-3949
MISSION: Conserve and rehabilitate Florida's native fauna.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations, corporate sponsors.
FISHER HOUSE
Eglin Air Force Base
850-259-4956
MISSION: Provide housing for armed services families whose loved ones are undergoing treatment at a local medical facility.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations, canned goods, private snacks, cans of soda, bottled water copier paper, ink pens, household cleaning supplies, coffee filters, serving bowls, dish towels.
Nutrient FOR Thought OUTREACH INC.
174 Watercolor Style, STE 103, #286, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (Pantry located at 132 Market St., Santa Rosa Embankment.)
www.info@fftfl.org
850-290-4056
MISSION: Provide backpacks filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare food to students who are dependent on gratuitous or reduced school meals.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers and monetary donations.
FORT WALTON BEACH Cold Nighttime SHELTER
850-642-2322
MISSION: Provide overnight shelter for the homeless when temperatures drop below 40 degrees.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Men'south socks (white), men's underwear, men'due south jeans, disposable razors, toiletries, tents, blankets, sleeping bags.
FRIENDS OF EMERALD Coast STATE PARKS (FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU AND HENDERSON Beach STATE PARKS)
17000 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin, FL 32541-3343
http://friendsofbeachandbay.org/welcome/
850-837-7550
MISSION: Protect, preserve and interpret natural and cultural resource and to provide recreational opportunities to the public in these parks.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers.
GRACE RIDES
110 Sunset Cove, Niceville, FL 32578; (facility located at 1560 Hickory St., Niceville, between Bluewater Bay and 4-H campsite Timpoochee)
world wide web.gracerides.com
850-259-9195
MISSION: Provide therapeutic, equine-assisted activities to individuals with special needs.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations and sponsors.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WALTON COUNTY
P.O. Box 506, Freeport, FL 32439
http://waltoncountyhabitat.org/
850-835-0067
MISSION: Bring people together to build homes, communities and promise.
HEALING PAWS FOR WARRIORS
P.O. Box 4373, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549
http://world wide web.healingpawsforwarriors.org/
850-716-8198
MISSION: Provide shelter-to-ADA service dogs to post-9/11 veterans challenged with PTSD, TBI and MST.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations.
HEALTHY Beginning COALITION OF OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES
201 Phenomenon Strip Parkway, SE, Ste. C, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
www.healthystartokawalton.org
850-833-9284
MISSION: Better the wellness and well-existence of significant women, infants and immature children.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Pack Due north' Play cribs, diapers, transportation to Pensacola for women with high-hazard pregnancies; temporary emergency housing for displaced women.
HELPING Easily ASSOCIATION INC.
506 Ruckel Dr., Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
world wide web.helpinghandsdfs.org
850-307-7375
MISSION: Feed needy, homeless and pain individuals.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Food and monetary donations.
HOLLEY NAVARRE SENIOR ASSOCIATION
8476 Gordon Goodin Lane, Navarre FL 32566
world wide web.navarreseniors.org
MISSION: Provide rubber place for senior citizens to meet for socialization and education.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, monetary donations, assistance with repair projects and building and grounds maintenance.
JUNKYARD DOG GIFT AND THRIFT
179 Eglin Pkwy NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
http://www.paws-shelter.com/thrift_shop/thrift_shop_main.html
850-244-1830
MISSION: Provide primary funds for humane and adoption services provided by the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers and monetary donations.
MY Condom PLACE PET RESCUE
4267 Harrielson Road, Crestview, FL 32539
Website http://world wide web.mysafeplacepetrescue.org
850-306-1718; 850-902-5326
MISSION: Rescue, transport, foster and adopt out abandoned, abused and neglected pets.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Monetary donations and items on Amazon Wish Listing at http://amzn.to/1LiIxeN
NORTHWEST FL GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOUNDATION INC.
850-678-8576
www.nwfgal.org
MISSION: Advocate for children involved in the court organization across the First Judicial Excursion.
I HOPEFUL PLACE/COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS (C/O GREATER FORT WALTON Beach Sleeping room OF COMMERCE)
34 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Embankment, FL 32548
850-244-8191
MISSION: Break the bicycle of homelessness through communication and collaboration among resource providers and the establishment of a permanent shelter that will serve men, women and children in Okaloosa County.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Monetary donations for the construction of a shelter.
Performance SUNSCREEN OF THE GULF COAST INC.
osginc@yahoo.com
850-582-2476
MISSION: Provide sun protection care packages to troops and offset responders.
PREGNANCY Resources CENTER
5736 Stewart St., Milton, FL 32570
www.prcofmilton.org
850-983-2730
MISSION: A resource for pregnant women who need help.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Monetary donations.
RONDA COON WOMEN'Due south HOME
1008 Gospel Route, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
www.rondacoonwomenshome.org.
850-243-5800
MISSION: Business firm and sustain and enrich the lives of homeless and pregnant women and their babies.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Monetary donations, twin mattresses and box springs, twin bedding; paper products, women's article of clothing, baby items, baby furniture.
Prophylactic CONNECTIONS (FORMERLY THE Gauge BEN GORDON, JR. Family unit VISITATION Eye)
P.O. Box 436, Shalimar FL 32579 (Facilities located at one Quondam Ferry Road, Rooms 20-23, Shalimar; 618 7th Avenue, Crestview; 312 College Avenue, DeFuniak Springs.)
www.rubber-connections.org
850-60-1850; 850-398-8855; 850-892-3915
MISSION: Provide safe and nurturing supervised visitation and monitored exchanges for victimized parents and children when affected past abuse, fail and domestic violence.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, budgetary donations, donated space in south Okaloosa County to conform services currently beingness provided at Shalimar United Methodist Church, stackable washer and dryer, backyard mower, lawn care equipment, TV and DVD actor, books on parenting, craft supplies, snacks.
Condom Haven HORSE RESCUE Center INC.
8321 Stokes Road, Laurel Hill, FL 32567
850-652-3350
MISSION: Find homes for abandoned and neglected horses and provide military veterans with wounds, sickness or PTSD with equine therapy services.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: https://www.gofundme.com/x9h2jt84.
SANTA ROSA KIDS' House
5643 Stewart St., Milton, FL 32570
850-623-1112
www.srkidshouse.org
MISSION: Serve children dealing with abuse.
SHARING AND CARING OF OKALOOSA County
126 Beal Parkway
850-244-0778
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
MISSION: Feed hungry adults and children and provide assist with prescription medicine costs.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers, budgetary donations, canned goods and other nonperishables, fresh and frozen foods, toiletries.
THE ARC OF THE EMERALD COAST
123 Truxton Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
www.arcemeraldcoast.org
850-863-1530
MISSION: Create a path from disability to capability past helping people of all ages work, play, larn, accomplish personal goals and live meaningful lives.
SPECIFIC NEEDS: Volunteers and budgetary donations.
Source: https://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/20151205/NEWS/151209556
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