| CATEGORY | ORGANIZATION | ADDRESS | PHONE | WEBSITE | MISSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM | 10 CAN, Inc. | 2600 W Old Hwy 441 Ste 1912 Mt. Dora, FL 32765 | 352-502-5355 | https://www.10canoutdoors.com/ | The 10 CAN mission is to provide support, resources, and a sense of community to military and first responder families. This includes promoting spiritual well-being, offering outdoor recreation, education, and rehabilitation, and addressing the unique challenges faced by America's finest. |
| PUB | 911 Cell Phone Bank | 2750 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 300 Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-512-0204 | www.911cellphonebank.org/ocala | To provide emergency communications to citizens in need, but who are unable to provide these services on their own. |
| HEA | Advent Health Foundation Ocala | 1500 SW 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Mailing: 307 SW 14th Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-690-5623 | www.adventhealthfoundationwestfl.com/ocala | Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Our faith-based mission is the foundation for everything we do. We believe health should be measured in terms of the whole person — body, mind and spirit. And it’s our promise to you to help you feel whole. With world-class expertise and uncommon compassion, we're here for you through every phase of life. |
| HEA | All About You Angels Inc. | PO Box 4996 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-208-0467 | www.allaboutyouangels.org/ocala | Provides encouragement and support for women stricken with breast cancer and raise funds to help provide the supplies for those with little or no insurance, needing to live a normal and productive life before, during and after treatments. |
| EDU | Ambleside School of Ocala | 507 SE Broadway Street, Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-694-1635 | www.amblesideocala.com | It is the mission of the Ambleside administration and faculty to provide what Charlotte Mason called a "Living Education." |
| HUM | Anchored in Grace Ministry, Inc. | 2209 NW 18th Ave #12 Ocala, FL 34475 | 407-879-0832 | To work with our community to build a foundation of hope and a safe haven to help youth receive the support and guidance they need to thrive. | |
| HUM | ARC Marion, Inc. | 2800 SE Maricamp Rd Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-387-2210 Ext. 258 | www.mcarc.com | ARC Marion's mission is to create opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and play to the fullest of their capabilities in Mairon County |
| HUM | Arnette House, Inc. | 2310 NE 24th St Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-622-4432 | www.arnettehouse.org | To provide safe and effective programs to strengthen youth and families. |
| ART | Arts in Health Ocala Metro | 507 NE 8th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34470 | 352-723-5444 | https://www.aihom.org/ | Connects art and healing to ease suffering, reduce pain and create overall wellbeing. |
| HUM | Better Together | 15275 Collier Blvd, Suite 201-284 Naples, FL 34119 | 352-665-1884 | https://www.bettertogetherus.org/ | ONE MISSION, TWO PROGRAMS Together, Better Families and Better Jobs provide a powerful platform for people who are ready to enact positive change. They are 100% privately funded and community driven, implemented by faith-based organizations and a caring volunteer force. |
| MENTORSHIP | Big Brothers Big Sisters | 324 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-566-3058 | https://www.bbbstampabay.org/ | OUR MISSION: TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. OUR VISION: ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. |
| REL | Bow in the Cloud Community Services | PO Box 903 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-496-0036 | https://www.bowinthecloud.org/ | To create impactful events by serving, uplifting, connecting, and providing resources to the members of our community. |
| REL | Break Barriers | 324 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 904-840-5092 | www.ibreakbarriers.org | Break Barriers exists to reduce homelessness, unemployment, and recidivism among the formerly incarcerated. They offer comprehensive support to former inmates, including pre-release mentoring and life skills programs. Post-release, they offer support in gaining education for employment and entrepreneurship, while also assisting with shelter, haircuts, work attire, and transportation. |
| PUB | Brother's Keeper | 320 NW 10th Street Ocala, FL 34475 | 352-622-3846 | www.btbrotherskeeper.org | Brother's Keeper, in cooperation with the pastor of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and community agencies, is committed to assist the poor and needy or Marion County and other areas without regard to race, creed or ethnic origin. |
| HUM | Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida | 2760 SE 17th Street Suite 300 Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-368-3788 | www.cilncf.org | Our mission is Empowering people with disAbilities to exert our individual right to live as independently as possible, make personal life choices and achieve full community inclusion |
| HUM | Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. | 1405 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | (352) 373-7667 | https://www.cfcaa.org/ | Central Florida Community Action Agency (CFCAA) is a private, nonprofit, community-based organization whose purpose is to reduce poverty and help low-income individuals and families become self-sufficient in Alachua, Levy and Marion Counties. CFCAA is committed to helping people strengthen their lives through community partnerships. The Agency serves Alachua, Levy and Marion Counties and has offices in each county. |
| PUB | Champions for Champions, Inc | 240 SE 17th Street, Suite C Ocala, FL 34471 | 866-996-2182 | www.championsforchampions.org | The specific purpose of Champions for Champions, Inc., is to enrich family lives and values through providing and facilitating educational, sports, music, and life skill programs for people with special needs. |
| EDU | Childhood Development Services, Inc. | 1515 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite 119-1, Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-629-0055 ext 227 | www.discovercds.org | To continually improve the quality of life for children and families by partnering with the community |
| HUM | Christian 12 Step Ministry, Inc. | 415 NW 1st Ave Ocala, FL 34471; Mailing: PO Box 4321 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-732-0877 | www.christian12step.org | We exist to give hope in Christ, show love through support, and encourage change through Bible-based recovery from substance abuse, emotional strongholds, and codependency. |
| EDU | Christian Homeschool Education Center, Inc. | 5066 SE 64th Ave Rd Ocala, FL 34472 | 352-648-2827 | www.ourhomeschool.org | To infuse homeschooling with joy, grounded in Godly principles, and aimed at making education free for all children. We sustain this vision through the generosity of donations and the active participation of our community. |
| EDU | Christopher Lamont Cosper Foundation | 2255 SW 146th Loop Ocala, FL 34473 | 770-905-3681 | www.christopherlamontcosper.org | The corporation shall among other things organize and provide academic scholarships for any high school graduate attending HBCU or any other college or university majoring in Entrepreneurship or Science (meteorology). |
| EDU | Circle Square Foundation | 8435 SW 80th Street Suite 2 Ocala, FL 34481 | 352-387-7492 | www.circlesquarefoundation.org | Circle Square Foundation exists to engage and empower societal initiatives that create and support the betterment of people within the community. |
| HUM | Circle Up Center for Practical Peacebuilding, Inc. | 230 NE 25th Ave Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-325-7761 | www.circleupcenter.org | We teach peace as a set of practical skills used to enhance understanding, build respect and transform conflict. |
| PUB | Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County | 324 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-622-5020 | www.ocalafoundation.org | Connecting the charitable interest of the donor to build a better community. . .One Passion at a Time |
| PUB | Community with a Heart | P.O. Box 1777 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-509-9279 | wwww.clsmf.org | Helping Marion County residents maintain and achieve stability by providing a hand up. |
| EDU | Cornerstone School | 2313 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-351-8840 | www.thecornerstoneschool.org | In an ever changing world, our mission is to prepare students for success with a comprehensive educational program of an innovative curriculum; inspirational teaching that develops a passion for learning; and the Cornerstone values of acceptance, integrity, and mutual respect. |
| EDU | Crossroads Academy, Inc. | 3681 NE 7th Street Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-694-4466 | www.crossroadsocala.com | Our mission is to help children achieve their full potential through a safe and structured learning environment. |
| EDU | Discovery Science and Outdoor Center Foundation, Inc. | 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-401-3900 | www.mydiscoverycenter.org | To promote, support and raise funds for the Discovery Center, an enterprise of the City of Ocala Municipal Corporation |
| EDU | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County | 2300 SW 17th Rd Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-369-2315 | www.elc-marion.org | To provide leadership and foster partnerships to optimize a quallity early learning environment for our children through childcare, Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK), and parent education. |
| HEA | Education for Life dba Women's Pregnancy Center | 1701 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-351-1294 | https://www.educationforlife.org/ | We exist to uphold the truth that all life has inherent value while loving like Jesus and sharing the hope we have in Him. We envision a culture which values all life and celebrates God’s design for sexuality and the family. |
| HUM | Empowered of Central Florida d/b/a The Rock Program | 324 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-304-9288 | https://www.therockprogram.org/ | The Rock Program is dedicated to empowering all middle school and high school students particularly those that need it most by providing essential supplies that meet their basic needs. To offer hope for the future by empowering these students in the present, ensuring they recognize their inherent value, resilience, and potential to overcome challenges. |
| HUM | Episcopal Children's Services | 1601 NE 25th Avenue, #900 ]Ocala, FL 34470 Mailing: 8443 Baymeadow Road, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32256 | 904-726-1500 | www.ecs4kids.org | Creating Opportunities for Children to Reach Their Full Potential |
| HEA | Estella Byrd Whitman Wellness & Community Resource Center | 819 NW 7th St. Ocala, FL 34475 | 352-825-2226 | www.estellawellness.com | To provide accessible preventative Primary Care, Medical, and Dental services to the underserved and uninsured residents of Tucker Hill in the 34475 postal area, without regard to age, race, gender identity, disability, religion, or ability to pay. |
| REL | Evangelical Bible Mission | 5200 SE 145th Street Summerfield, FL 34491 | 352-245-2560 | www.ebminternational.com | Committed to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to the whole world in fulfillment of the Great Commission. |
| EDU | Faith Family Camp, Inc. | 43 Lake View Drive W Ocala, FL 34482 | 352-239-2425 | www.faithfamilycamp.org | To provide an environment where families can gather together affordably and receive encouragement and instruction on how to function together successfully, all while connecting with each other, strengthening their relationships, understanding their roles in the family, and learning about the Creator of the family and rightful Builder of the house. |
| HEA | Faithfully Guided | 40 SW 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-512-0631 | www.fghealthcenter.com | To guide you to abundant life. |
| HUM | Filipino American Association, Inc. | P.O. Box 1347 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-216-1708 | www.faaincocala.org | To promote and preserve Filipino American cultural heritage through education and community awareness programs. |
| ART | Fine Arts For Ocala, Inc., FAFO | 120 SW 5th St., Suite 106 Ocala, FL 34471 Mailing: P.O. Box 6229 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-867-0355 | www.FAFO.org | Formed in 1972 with a simple mission ” to promote the appreciation of the fine arts and to enhance art education within our community. FAFO continues to support arts education through scholarships and various community programs. |
| HUM | FLIP FLOP Support Groups, Inc. | 1629 NW 4th St Ocala, FL 34475 | 352-361-1206 | www.flipflopsg1.com | Facilitating the success of families with loved ones in prison, families with loved ones out of prision, utilizing tools to show them that their challenge is unique but not uncommon and can be conquered through networking, self-improvement, and support in a spritually based setting. |
| HEA | Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation | 5985 Silver Falls Run #210 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 | 941-677-7181 | www.FCSF.org | Providing non-medical, financial assistance to adults undergoing cancer treatment in Florida to allow them to focus on fighting cancer. |
| HEA | Florida Center for the Blind, Inc. | 1411 NE 22nd Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-873-4700 | www.flblind.org | The mission of the Florida Center for the Blind is to instruct individuals with visual impairments in the use of those compensatory skills and aids that will enable them to live safely, productively, independently and interdependently. |
| HEA | Florida Recovery Schools of Central Florida | 10226 Curry Ford Road, Suite 107 PMB 1011, Orlando, FL 32825 | 407-476-7512 | https://www.floridarecoveryschoolsofcentralflorida.org/ | To provide a safe and supportive learning environment to meet the individual educational needs of adolescents in recovery. |
| ANI | Florida Thoroughbred Charities, Inc. | 801 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474 | 352-629-2160 | www.ftboa.com | Florida Thoroughbred Charities, administered by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners'™ Assn. with the mission to fund charitable organizations within the Thoroughbred industry, the City of Ocala, Marion County and the State of Florida. |
| ANI | Forest Animal Rescue (Peace River Refuge & Ranch dba Forest Animal Rescue) | 640 NE 170th Ct. Silver Springs, FL 34488 | 352-625-7377 | www.ForestAnimalRescue.org | Forest Animal Rescue is a nonprofit wild animal sanctuary and educational facility, dedicated to the lifetime care of nonreleasable wild animals to prevent them from being destroyed - and the rehabilitation and release of native wild black bears. |
| HUM | Foster Florida Inc.- Ocala Chapter | 6484 SE 4th Lane Ocala, FL 34472 | 352-895-0161 | https://www.fosterflorida.org | The mission of Foster Florida is to empower families on the front lines of foster care by mobilizing and equipping their communities to support them. By enabling people to serve their God-given gifts, we can recruit and retain quality foster homes, ultimately growing more connected communities filled with stronger families. |
| HEA | Frank DeLuca YMCA Family Center | 3200 SE 17th Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-368-9622 x2406 | www.ymcacf.org | To improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals, families, and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen Spirit, Mind, and Body. |
| EDU | Friends of Freedom Public Library, Inc. | 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala FL 34476 | 352-438-2580 | www.foflibrary.org | To cooperate with and support the Freedom Public Library in the development and promotion of library services, resources and facilities for the community and to encourage and receive gifts, endowments and bequests to the library to provide supplemental financial assistance. |
| ANI | Friends of Marion County Parks and Recreation, Inc. | 111 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-671-8560 | www.parks.marionfl.org | |
| PUB | Friends of Marion County Veterans Park, Inc. | PO Box 744 Silver Springs, FL 34489 | 352-804-6953 | www.marionvetpark.com | Dedicated to creating and nurturing a majestic setting honoring Veterans and their families for their respective services and sacrifices made on behalf of the United States of America while fostering an educational venue to stimulate current and future generations of Marion County and beyond. |
| ANI | Friends of Silver Springs State Park, Inc. | 1425 NE 58th Avenue Ocala, FL 34470 | 303-929-2983 | www.thefriendsofsilversprings.org | To provide support to the Park, enhance public awareness and community involvement, and to protect Park resources. We are a non-profit Citizen Support Organization comprised of individuals with diverse interests but with a common thread … our love of the beautiful natural resources here at Silver Springs State Park. |
| ART | Friends of the Christmas Parade | 814 E. Silver Springs, Blvd. Ste H Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-817-5125 | www.ocalachristmasparade.org | |
| EDU | Friends of the Ocala Public Library | 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-368-4951 | www.friendsoftheocalalibrary.org/ | To promote and develop the public library in Ocala by enhancing community awareness, understanding, and use of the library in cooperation with the Library Director through supplement financial assistance and voluntary support. |
| HUM | Fundacion Reyes Magos Inc | 16277 SW 17th Avenue Ocala, FL 34473 | 352-441-0626 | www.reyesmagosfoundation.org/ | |
| HUM | Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses | 2775 NW 49th Ave Suite 205 Ocala, FL 34482 | 352-266-9009 | www.gentlecarouseltherapyhorses.com | Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses eases human suffering during times of natural emergencies, violence, traumatic events, medical challenges, and loss with the assistance of trained mini horses |
| EDU | Girl Scouts of West Central Florida | 4610 Eisenhower Blvd Tampa, FL 33634 | 813-281-GIRL | www.gswcf.org | To build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. |
| EDU | Girl Scouts of West Central Florida - Camp Wildwood | ||||
| EDU | Grace Christian School | 4410 SE 3rd Ave Ocala, FL 34480 | 352-387-3090 | www.gcsocala.com | To prepare our children for life to honor and glorify God in a Christ-centered environment of academic excellence. |
| HUM | Greater New Hope/Helping Our People in Everyway | 484 Emerald Road Ocala, FL 34472 | 352-687-1130 | ||
| HUM | Greater Ocala Community Development Corporation | P.O. Box 5582 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-857-9737 | www.gocdc.org | To establish a culture of excellence and self-sufficiency among low to moderate income individuals and families through targeted training and assistance in the areas of employment, housing, entrepreneurism, and community development. |
| ANI | Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Inc. | 3251 NE 180th Avenue Williston, FL 32696 | 352-789-5016 | www.medicalservicesdogs.org | We use positive reinforcement training techniques exclusively while training our dogs. We positively commit ourselves to our recipients and train each dog to the exacting needs of each recipient. |
| HUM | Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Inc | PO Box 4478 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-351-4663 | www.habitatocala.org | To empower individuals and families to build and buy their own homes with the help of people in our community. |
| HUM | Hands of Mercy Everywhere | 6017 SE Robinson Rd Belleview FL 34420 | 352-347-4663 | www.handsofmercyeverywhere.org | To provide a Christian-based residential group home for teenage girls, and pregnant or parenting teens in the foster care system. |
| HUM | Heart 2 Heart: Connecting Communities | 2180 NE 56 St Ocala, FL 34479 | 352-484-5268 | ||
| HEA | Heart of Florida Health Center | 2553 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-732-6599 | www.myhfhc.org | Our mission is to improve the overall health status of Marion County residents by providing quality primary medical, dental, and mental health services to all residents. In particular to those residents who have financial and insurance limitations. |
| PUB | Hearts Undivided | 4955 SE 111th Lane Belleview, FL 34420 | 480-436-4983 | www.heartsundivided.com | Dedicated to strengthening families and communities, by providing education and resources that further health and cohesion. |
| HUM | His Compassion Food Bank | 2000 NE 78th Street, Ocala, FL 34479 | 352-351-0732 | www.hiscompassionflorida.org | We are here to help and empower those in need right where they are. We partner with local churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals in order to accomplish Matthew 25. |
| HUM | His House for Her, Inc. | P.O. Box 830455 Ocala, FL 34483 | 352-512-2782 | www.hishouseforher.org | Our mission is to share the love of Jesus by providing trauma-informed practices in a supportive housing environment to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of at-risk women in recovery |
| PUB | Hispanic Business Council | 2945 NE 3rd St. #205 Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-216-3106 | https://www.hispanicbusinesscouncil.com/ | Our vision is to foster and develop relationships between the local small businesses and the community which will result in long term, sustainable economic development, growth of entrepreneurship, and creation of strategic partnerships while giving back to our local community. |
| HUM | Honor the Family | PO Box 644 Ocala, FL 34478 | To build strong men to make strong families, empower men to be Godly | ||
| ENV | Horse Farms Forever | P.O. Box 5279 Ocala, FL 34478-5275 | 352-234-7175 | www.horsefarmsforever.com | husbands and fathers, to effectively lead their families, to build a bridge to the next generation for the success of future families and break the curse of fatherlessness. |
| ANI | Horse Protection Association of Florida | 20690 NW 130th Avenue Micanopy, FL 32667 | 352-229-1441 | www.hpaf.org | Equine rescue, rehabilitation, education and adoption services. Assistance to law enforcement and animal agencies with cruelty investigations and the care and placement of horses. Promote horse care and humane, natural methods of training for horses. |
| ANI | Horses N Heroes of Marion County, Inc. | 12680 N. US HWY 441 Citra, FL 32113 | 561-441-6275 | www.horsesnheroes.com | To provide an equine learning and mentoring experience for girls that live at the poverty level. Horses n Heroes is about bringing horses and girls together. |
| HEA | Hospice of Marion County | 3231 SW 34th Avenue Ocala, FL 34474 | 352-873-7400 | www.hospiceofmarion.com | To provide exceptional compassionate end-of-life care to our community |
| ENV | Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute | 18645 High Springs Main Street High Springs, FL 32643 | 386-454-9369 | www.floridaspringsinstitute.org | Our mission is to provide a focal point for improving the understanding of springs ecology and to foster the development of science-based education and management actions needed to restore and protect springs throughout Florida |
| HEA | HUGs Charities, Inc. Cancer Alliance | 2020 SE 17th St. Ocala, FL 34471 | www.canceralliancemc.org/ | Founded by HUGS Charities, because Marion County needed a collective cancer care community that could collaborate, communicate and educate together for the greatest impact. | |
| ANI | Humane Society of Marion County | P.O. Box 1542 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-873-7387 | www.thehsmc.org | Our mission is to prevent cruelty, suffering and over population of animals |
| EDU | Institute for Human & Machine Cognition | 15 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala FL 34471 | 352-387-3050 | www.ihmc.us | The Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) pioneers technologies aimed at legeraging and extending human capabilities. |
| HUM | Interfaith Emergency Services, Inc. | 435 NW 2nd St, Ocala FL 34475 Mailing: P.O. Box 992, Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-629-8868 | www.iesmarion.org | Interfaith Emergency Services is a community of faith, called by God to offer emergency assistance without judgment to all persons in Marion County. |
| HUM | International Ministries of Hope, Inc. | P.O. Box 830935 Ocala, FL 34483 | 941-769-6554 | www.imofh.org | To bring hope to the people of North Central Florida to include Marion, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Levy, Alachua counties. Also, serving the |
| HUM | Junior League of Ocala | P.O. Box 5954 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-216-8820 | www.juniorleagueofocala.com | |
| HUM | Kenny's Place Nursery | 7677 SE 41st Court Ocala, FL 34480 | 352-867-1213 | www.kennysnursery.com | We are motivated by the conviction that, when each person’s unique abilities and talents are recognized and nurtured, all of society benefits. We stand as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path toward being a community where every life is lived with dignity, value, and purpose. |
| HUM | Kids Central Inc. | 901 Industrial Drive, Suite 200 Wildwood, FL 34785 | 352-873-6332 | www.kidscentralinc.org | Protecting children, supporting families, and engaging communities |
| HUM | Kimberly's Center for Child Protection | 2800 NE 14th St. Ocala FL 34471 | 352-873-4739 | www.kimberlyscenter.org | Our community working together to protect, sere and advocate for abused and neglected children. |
| PUB | Kingdom of the Sun Chapter, Inc. | 8894 SW 91st Street, Unit D Ocala, FL 34481 | 352-875-1332 | www.moaafl.org/chapters/kosmoaa | The mission of the Kingdom of the Sun Chapter shall be to encourage and facilitate camaraderie among retired, active and former members of the Uniformed Services and their spouses; to provide useful service for and to protect the interests of members, their spouses, survivors, and the community, to promote the aims of the Military Officers Association of America, and to further that organizations legislative agenda. |
| ART | Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band | 488 NE 53rd St. Ocala, FL 34479 | 352-425-5090 | https://www.kingdomofthesunband.org | We are dedicated to performing free community concerts, providing musical education and mentoring to local school students, honoring Veterans, and strengthening our footprint and impact in our community. |
| HUM | Kut Different, Inc. | 640 NW 68th Place Ocala, FL 34475 | 352-497-6752 | www.kutdifferent.org | To guiding young men to own their greatness |
| HUM | Love INC of the Heart of Florida | 15797 US Hwy 441 Ocala, FL 34491 | 352-245-8774 | www.loveincheartofflorida.org | To mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ. |
| EDU | Made for Teachers | 3149 SE 62nd Street Ocala, FL 34480 | 352-615-3901 | www.madeforteachersinc.org | To partner with businesses to provide support for professional and personal development by offering scholarships, hosting events, and organizing fundraising opportunities for teachers. |
| ART | Magnolia Art Xchange | 531 NE 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-629-8414 | www.maxocala.org | The Magnolia Art Xchange will further develop the cultural campus within Ocala’s Central Business District by providing studios, instructional spaces, and exhibition opportunities for visual artists in a collaborative hub that encourages professional development. |
| REL | Marion Baptist Association | P.O. Box 1137 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-622-6245 | www.marionbaptist.com | To come alongside the local church with opportunities to connect in leadership development, church planting, and mission engagement in central Florida and beyond. |
| EDU | Marion County 4-H Foundation | 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-812-6784 | To provide a learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens. | |
| HUM | Marion County Children's Alliance | 3482 NW 10th St., Ocala, FL 34475 Mailing: P.O. Box 3862 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-438-5990 | www.mcchildrensalliance.org | To improve the lives of children in Marion County by providing resources that enable nonprofit organizations serving these children to operate more efficiently by providing safe and effective services of the highest quality. |
| HEA | Marion County Kidney Foundation, Inc. | 2980 SE 3rd Court Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-622-0531 | https://www.marioncountykidneyfoundation.org/ | Through empowerment and innovation, we are committed to improving the well-being of persons with chronic kidney disease and our community. while being responsible stewards of our resources. |
| EDU | Marion County Literacy Council | 120 SW 5 St Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-690-7323 | www.marionliteracy.org | All adult citizens of Marion County should have a resource available to help them improve their literacy skills. |
| MILITARY | Marion County Memorial Honor Guard, Inc. | 2306 SW 20th CT Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-390-0704 | www.memorialhonorguard.com | As a war veterans' organization we proudly provide ceremonial funeral honors and assistance to all military veterans and their families during their time of need, and provide any and all patriotic services when requested. The Veterans Memorial Honor Guard promotes Americanism, dignity, and respect for our country’s warriors by upholding the utmost professionalism and integrity through its conduct and image at all times. |
| HUM | Marion County Sexual Assault Center, Inc. | 603 East Fort King Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 904-536-7077 | ||
| VET | Marion County Veterans Council | 2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-843-2357 | Provides a unified voice for over fifty veterans organizations in Marion County, Florida and interacts directly with the County’s Veterans Service Officer | |
| ART | Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. | 23 SW Broadway St Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-369-1500 | www.mcaocala.org | Marion Cultural Alliance champions, convenes, and creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations. |
| HUM | Marion Senior Services | 1101 SW 20th Court Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-620-3501 | www.marionseniorservices.org | "Assisting the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged residents of Marion County to maintain independent living status" |
| HUM | Marion Therapeutic Riding Association | 6850 SE 41st Ct, Ocala, FL 34480 | 352-732-7300 | www.mtraocala.org | MTRA strives to offer the miraculous benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and equine facilitated learning to persons of all ages and capabilities that are physically, mentally or emotionally challenged. |
| EDU | Meadowbrook Church | 4741 SW 20th Street Ocala, FL 34474 | 352-873-3767 x 1330 | www.mbaocala.org | Meadowbrook Academy commits to four priorities: Inspire achievement, identify purpose, instill character, and enrich faith. Through these four vision areas we will see all of our students move from where they are to where God wants them to be. |
| HEA | Michelle-O-Gram | P.O. Box 221 Dunnellon, FL 34430 | 352-572-0090 | https://www.michelleogram.com/ | The Michelle-O-Gram was established following the untimely death of a local young wife and mother. Michelle Blauser Standridge, 36, succumbed to breast cancer in 2009. During her three year battle, Michelle was always thinking of others and reminding them to get their mammograms. To continue Michelle’s legacy, Joey Wiesbaum RN, of Dunnellon, Florida, had a clever idea for a nonprofit—Michelle-O-Gram. With the approval of Michelle's husband and family, we began collecting donations, hosting fundraisers and getting the word out. We were also able to partner with local radiology and imaging centers, allowing us to help women without insurance, or in financial crisis, to obtain mammography testing. |
| HEA | NAMI | P.O Box 5753 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-368-2405 | www.namiocala.org | Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy. |
| REL | New Day Christian Fellowship | 13795 36th Ave Rd, Suite 5 Ocala, FL 34473 | 352-717-5004 | http://www.newdaycf.com/ | To do good to all men when opportunities arise, to win the lost to Christ through the demonstration of love toward one another, and to live lives of genuine holiness and to proclaim the full gospel of Jesus Christ as the bridge to transformation for all lives. |
| HUM | New Direction Reentry Center of Marion, Inc. | P.O. Box 770612 Ocala, FL 34477 | 352-653-4706 | www.newdirectionreentry.org | Our mission is To Embrace Women and Families to a Life of Self-sufficiency |
| PUB | Next Generation Cares Corporation | 1720 SE 16th Avenue, Building 200 Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-895-1552 | To show love for our community by using strengths and resources to give support for those in need and to assist with the efforts of organizations that provide relief | |
| ANI | Noble Rabbit Rescue, Inc. | 162 Pecan Drive Ocala, FL 34472 | 830-734-1392 | www.180degreesaboutface.com | Dedicated to the care and conservation of Lagomorphs spanning multiple industries and fields of study. If it is a rabbit, hare or pika, wild or domestic, we are here to help you save it, care for it and love it. |
| PUB | Ocala CEP Foundation | 310 SE Third Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-629-8051 | www.ocalacep.com | To be the catalyst for a prosperous community. |
| EDU | Ocala Farm Ministry | 489 NW 110th Ave Ocala, FL 34482 | 352-489-8813 | https://www.ocalafarmministry.org/ | To help farm workers and their families. |
| HUM | Ocala Housing Authority | P O Box 2468 Ocala, FL 34478-2468 | 352-369-2636 | https://www.ocalahousing.org/ | To provide safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing and economic opportunities to the residents of Marion County. |
| HEA | Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research | P.O. Box 6163 Ocala, FL 34476 | 352-622-7363 | www.ocalaroyaldames.org | Our mission is to ensure a strong local/regional effort in the fight against cancer through funding research and education |
| ART | Ocala Steel Orchestra | 1901 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 | (352) -201-3397 | www.ocalasteelorchestra.org | To empower individuals from all backgrounds with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the art of steelpan and percussion music, fostering creativity, self-expression, and community building through free, accessible educational programs. |
| ART | Ocala Symphony Orchestra/Reilly Arts Center | 500 NE 9th Street Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-351-1606 | www.ocalasymphony.com | Our mission is to create cultural experiences and opportunities for our community through music |
| REL | Ocala Tree of Life Sanctuary, LLC | 6140 SW 78th Ave. Road Ocala, FL 34474 | 352-237-3035 | www.ocalatreeoflifesanctuary.org | Uncovering the Divine in spiritual seekers by nurturing self-exploration. |
| HUM | Open Arms Village inc | 1839 NE 8th Rd. Ocala, Fl. 34470 | 352-304-6229 | www.openarmsvillageocala.org | Open Arms Village exists to create a safe and healthy residential community that treats homeless men with dignity. We provide a full array of programs and services that men can use to move themselves towards independence. |
| EDU | Operation Bless Wildwood | P. O. Box 459 Wildwood, FL 34785 | 802-238-5023 | www.blesswildwood.org | |
| HUM | Ora Clubhouse, Inc. | P. O. Box 1268 Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-402-9001 | www.theoraclubhouse.org | Aimed at helping people living with and recovering from mental illness to regain a respected place in society. |
| EDU | PACE Center for Girls | 328 NE 1st Ave, Suite 500, Ocala FL 34470 | 352-369-0571 | www.pacecenter.org/locations/marion | PACE provided all girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. |
| ANI | Painted Pony Pastures Inc | 1410 NE 77th Street Ocala, FL 34479 | 772-678-9000 | www.psrescue.org/locations/marion | |
| ANI | Patriot Service Dogs | 10545 SE 42nd Court Belleview, FL 34420 | 352-514-9903 | www.patriotservicedogs.org | We place service dogs with wounded veterans while providing a skill to inmates serving time at Lowell Correctional Institution. Our service dogs help wounded veterans return to a life of independence |
| ANI | Perpetual Care | 1200 NW 73rd Ter, Ocala FL 34482 | 888-355-7091 | www.perpetualcare.org | Perpetual Care educates pet owners and assists them with life care and estate planning for their pets in the event that they are no longer able to care for them due to disability or death, and when necessary, rescues and finds or provides a home for orphaned pets at our Life Care Center. |
| HEA | Phoenix Programs of Florida, Inc., dba Phoenix Houses of Florida | 15281 North US HWY 301, Citra, FL 32113. Mailing: 510 Vonderburg Drive, Suite 301 Brandon, FL 33511 | 813-881-1000 | www.phoenixhouse.org | We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. |
| HUM | Project Hope of Marion County | P.O. Box 5548 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-624-4673 | www.projecthopeocala.org | Our mission is responding to Christ's call shepherding homeless families to self-sufficiency |
| HUM | Protect Our Children Project | 3400 NE Jacksonville Road Ocala, FL 34479 | 352-209-3229 | www.pocp.org | Protecting our children through educating and empowering the local community to have a positive, life-changing effect on the entities that influence our children and impact their futures is our purpose. |
| EDU | Public Education Foundation of Marion County | 1239 NW 4th St. Ocala, FL 34475 | 352-671-4167 | www.pefmc.org | To financially and materially support Marion County Public Schools, its students and teachers. |
| EDU | Public Policy Instistute of Marion County, Inc. | 3001 SW College Rd, Ste 202, Ocala FL 34474 | 352-854-2322; ext. 1457 | www.ppiofmarioncounty.org | To give the community a sense of hope and optimism by creating a broad base of community involvement in identifying, researching, and establishing dialogue on community-wide issues and then in recommending and helping to implement timely solutions. |
| EDU | R.A.M.A.L. Educational and Social Services, Inc. | 1636 SW 31st Ave. Ocala, FL 34474 | 352-873-1319 | www.ramalservices.org | To improve the people's lives and the community in which they live. |
| ANI | Rescuing Ocala Wildlife | 2600 SW 152nd Lane Ocala, FL 34473 | 352-234-6098 | www.rowildlife.org | Rescuing Ocala Wildlife (ROW) is a volunteer-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of licensed individuals dedicated to saving injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife in Marion County and surrounding areas. |
| REL | Revealing Truth Ministries | 7575 SW 62nd Ct Ocala, FL 34476 | 352-209-7515 | https://www.revealingtruthocc.org | We are dedicated to Encourage, Promote and Support Family Unity, Educational Development, Community Outreach, and Economic Empowerment. |
| REL | Ruach Life, Inc. | 1202 SW 17th Street, #201-117 Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-843-2438 | https://www.ruachlife.today | A global movement where all human beings are spiritually, mentally, and physically healthy and strong. |
| HUM | Saving Mercy | 3601 West Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475. Mailing: P.O. Box 1736, Ocala, FL 34477 | 352-923-9476 | www.savingmercy.org | We are Hope and Help for the Homeless in Marion County. |
| Scarlett's Babies | 12310 SE 49th Ter Belleview, FL 34420 | 205-275-8676 | www.scarlettsbabies.com | To help couples achieve their dream of becoming parents through IVF. | |
| ANI | Sheltering Hands, Inc. | P.O. Box 773175 Ocala, FL 34477 | 352-840-0663 | www.shelteringhands.org | Improving the lives of cats through humane care, spay/neuter, adoptions, education and support services. |
| HUM | Shepherd's Lighthouse Inc | 5930 SE Robinson Road Belleview, FL 34420 | 352-347-6575 | www.theshepherdslighthouse.org | Dedicated to helping people in need |
| HEA | SMA Healthcare, Inc. | 150 Magnolia Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | 386-254-1139 | www.smahealthcare.org/ocala | To deliver exceptional and comprehensive behavioral healthcare to individuals and families in our community. |
| ANI | SPCA of Marion County | 11100 SW 93rd Court Road #10-115 Ocala, FL 34481-9486 | 352-362-0985 | www.spcaofmarioncounty.com | We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals in need. |
| ANI | SPCA of Ocala | P.O. Box 413 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-671-6797 | www.spcaofocala.org | The SPCA of Ocala is a 501 (C ) (3) nonprofit animal rescue. Our mission is to help all kinds of domestic animals that are found in unfortunate circumstances. The SPCA of Ocala is an advocate for animal welfare locally and statewide. Our organization is a resource center for people with animals so that we may provide the information they may need. |
| PUB | Special Olympics Florida, Inc. | 2800 S.E. Maricamp Road Bldg #2 Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-988-7998 | www.specialolympicsflorida.org/marion | The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to physical fitness. |
| EDU | St. John Lutheran Church & School of Ocala, FL INC. | 1915 SE Lake Weir Ave Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-622-7275 | https://www.stjohnocala.org/about | Our Mission and Vision Our Mission - "Pursuing academic excellence through the relational impact of Christ-centered learning" |
| PUB | Stirrups n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. | 4246 W. Hwy 318, Citra, Florida 32113 Mailing: P.O. Box 326 Citra, FL 32113 | 352-591-1042 | www.stirrupsnstrides.com | To provide therapeutic horseback riding & carriage driving to anyone with physical, mental or emotional challenges and to improve their quality of life with opportunity for emotional, educational & physical growth through horsemanship & competition. |
| Strategic Community Alliance | 9111 SW 60th Court Road Ocala, FL 34476 | 352-871-4555 | www.scacommunities.org | To promote diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and civility through education, coaching, outreach, the arts, culture, economics, public policies, and community engagement. | |
| PUB | The Boys & Girls CLub of Marion County | 800 SW 12th Ave Ocala, FL 34471 Mailing: P.O. Box 4109 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-690-7440 | www.bgcofmarion.com | To enable all young people especially those who need it the most, to become caring, productive, responsible citizens. |
| REL | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 10992 SW 86th Ave. Ocala, FL 34481 | 352-317-0398 | https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng | As a unique child of God, you are loved immensely by your Heavenly Father. He is the Father of your spirit. All of humanity belongs to His family. As a loving parent, He knows you, is aware of your challenges, and wants you to have a strong relationship with Him. Through prayer, you can talk to Him and He will hear you. And if you listen in return, He will provide you with answers, inspiration, and comfort. |
| HUM | The Circle 24/7, Inc. | P.O. Box 632 Sparr, FL 32192 | 352-867-7473 | https://www.facebook.com/thecircle247/ | Offers a day program that focuses on the Body, Mind, and Spirit of adults with special needs. |
| PUB | The Haitian American Community Alliance (THACA) | 12815 SW 61st Ct, Ocala FL 34473 | 267-255-1424 | https://www.sharethaca.org/ | Thaca is a registered omestic nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to empower and serve the community. |
| ART | The Marion Players Inc. dba Ocala Civic Theatre | 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-236-2851 | www.ocalacivictheatre.com.org | To uplift, inspire, and entertain by providing quality theatrical experiences and performing arts and education |
| HUM | The Pearl Project | 625 NE 12th Ave Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-405-5005 | www.thepearlprojectcf.org | To help children from hard places discover that they are precious. |
| HUM | The Salvation Army | 2901 NE 14th St Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-629-2004 | https://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala/ | The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. |
| HUM | Transitions Life Center | PO Box 236 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-877-8999 | www.tlcocala.org | The Mission of Transitions Life Center (TLC) is to provide a safe, caring and enriching community for intellectually disabled adults. |
| REL | Trinity Catholic High School | 2600 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-622-9025 | www.trinitycatholichs.org/ | Trinity Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory day school in Ocala, Florida. |
| HEA | United Hands, Inc. | 1056 SW 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-209-1900 | www.freedomclinicusa.org | In partnership with dedicated and compassionate healthcare providers, volunteers and the community, the mission of FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA is to provide the uninsured and underinsured access to free, personalized healthcare services. FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA aspires to minimize healthcare disparities affecting our diverse population through creative patient education that empowers and promotes healthier lives. |
| VET | Veterans Helping Veterans | 2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Unit 200 Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-433-2320 | www.vhvusa.org | Our mission is to assist veterans and their families who are in need of social services and information to improve their lives and to assist them in maintaining their independence. |
| PUB | Vetnet of Ocala | 2945 NE 3rd St. #205 Ocala, FL 34470 | 786-566-1476 | To promote and grow Veteran owned businesses. | |
| EDU | Vet Resource Center, Inc. | 9121 SW 83rd Ln Ocala, FL 34481 | 352-390-0704 | www.vetresourcecenter.com | |
| HUM | Voices for Children of No. Central Florida, Inc. | P.O. Box 4062 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-484-0319 | www.voices4childrenfl.org | To support critical physical and psychological needs of children who have a Guardian ad Litem assigned to them. To support recruitment, training, retention of volunteers who advocate for these children. |
| ANI | Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) | 6393 SW 52nd St Ocala, FL 34474 | 352-289-0800 | www.vocalforpets.org | Our mission is to solve the homeless pet problem through prevention first, then education, adoption and collaboration. |
| HUM | Wear Gloves INC | 98 NE 9th Street Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-342-5487 | www.weargloves.org | Serve those that God puts in our path, Teach others to Love like Jesus, Advocate for the most distressed in our community |
| HUM | Xtreme SOULutions | P.O. Box 5487 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-694-4888 | www.xtremesoulutions.org | Xtreme Soulutions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the people of Marion County. We empower people to create a future for themselves and their children, building a strong community with moral values, financial stability and hope for generations to come. We are committed to partnerships that will lead the way in successfully building up those who are prepared to do their part in positive growth and development and to help break the cycle of government welfare assistance and poverty. |
SINCE 2010, THE NONPROFIT BUSINESS COUNCIL (NPBC) HAS SERVED LOCAL 501(C)(3) BUSINESSES IN MARION COUNTY.
OUR MISSION
MISSION – The mission of the NPBC is to promote the positive economic impact of nonprofits; strengthen their capacity in areas of leadership, fundraising, board development, staff development, & compliance; and provide collaboration and philanthropic education.
ADMINISTRATION – The NPBC s governed by a chair and steering committee made up of 10 voting members representing various nonprofit focus areas. Several of the voting members are original founding steering committee members. The members also serve as chairs of subcommittees including: membership, annual workshop, Youth Philanthropy in Action and more.
MEETINGS – The NPBC holds monthly professional development meetings the 3rd Tuesday of every month on a variety of topics relevant to nonprofit organizations. Local nonprofit CEO’s are invited to attend quarterly luncheons where they can share best practices and network.
MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL DESIGNATED 501C3
NONPROFITS IN OCALA, MARION COUNTY.
NONPROFITS IN OCALA, MARION COUNTY.
Upcoming Nonprofit Events
History
In 2009, two local non-profit leaders determined they wanted to learn more about each other’s organizations, and an idea was birthed. They presented their vision to unite and strengthen community nonprofits to the Ocala Chamber of Commerce (now known as the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership – CEP), and the dream became reality. In 2016, the CEP offered the opportunity to the Community Foundation to take over operations of the NPBC. Since that time, membership has grown to more than 100 non-profit partners and continues to increase.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
Through the NonProfit Business Council, members receive monthly free professional development training and reduced rates to other nonprofit classes including the Brown Bag Basics and the 2020 Nonprofit Academic Series in partnership with Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership of the Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business. Check out the schedule of those events below.
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NONPROFIT JOB BANK
Working in the nonprofit sector provides valuable and rewarding professional experiences to those in and around our community. It is our pleasure to offer a job bank of opportunities within nonprofit businesses. Each job description comes to us directly from the nonprofit requesting applicants. Please contact them for more details.
NONPROFIT DIRECTORY
Nonprofit Job Description
Members of the NonProfit Business Council can submit jobs for the Community Foundation's nonprofit job bank.