| CATEGORY | ORGANIZATION | ADDRESS | PHONE | WEBSITE | MISSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| HUM | Alan Madden Foundation | P O Box 104 Belleview, FL 34421 | 352-234-3409 | www.alanmaddenfoundation.org | Faith-based guidance, resources, education, and enrichment for foster teens as they transition from foster care to adulthood. |
| 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." |
| HEALTH | American Heart Association | 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metaire, FL 70005 | 386-292-2734 | ||
| 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 | Artify Ocala, Inc | 2208 NE 39th Ave Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-299-5673 | www.artifyocala.org | To cultivate a vibrant arts community in Marion County by empowering local artists and performers through collaboration, opportunity, and creative expression. We are dedicated to enhancing community engagement by providing diverse platforms for artistic showcase, education, and interactive experiences. Through initiatives like Brick City Glam and Storytelling Knights, we aim to inspire creativity, foster connections, and enrich the cultural landscape of our community, ensuring that art is accessible and integral to the lives of all residents. |
| ART | Arts in Health Ocala Metro | 2330 NE 8th Rd Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-723-5444 | https://www.aihocala.org/ | Connects art and healing to ease suffering, reduce pain and create overall wellbeing. |
| ANI | Beauty's Haven Farm and Equine Rescue | P O Box 53 Morriston, FL 32668-0053 | 352-258-9309 | https://www.bhfer.org/ | To rescue, rehabilitate and re-home equine in need, to educate the public about proper horse care, to provide information regarding the steps that must be taken when one encounters an equine that is being abused or neglected, to provide assistance, when possible, to horse owners experiencing a short period of financial hardship and to help humans through helping horses. |
| 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. |
| HUM | Beyond Us Community Development | 7575 SW 62nd Ct. Ocala, FL 34476 | 352-209-7515 | www.revealingtruthocc.org | We are dedicated to Encourage, Promote and Support Family Unity, Educational Development, Community Outreach, and Economic Empowerment. We are determined to meet the changing needs of the people of God by the constant preaching and teaching of the Truth of God’s Word, making the Word of God visible, effective and penetrating to the Spirit Man. |
| 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. |
| HEA | Camp Boggy Creek | 30500 Brantley Branch Rd Eustis, FL 32736 | 352-483-4132 | www.campboggycreek.org | |
| HUM | CASA - Community Action Stops Abuse | 3035 SE Maricamp Rd, #104, PMB 232 Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-722-2272 | www.casamarion.org | Challenging the Societal Acceptance of all Forms of Domestic Violence, CASA Stands up to Silence through Advocacy, Prevention, Intervention, and Support Services. |
| 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 | 411 N. Main Street, Suite 210 Gainesville, FL 32601 | 352-373-7667 | www.cfcaa.org | To reduce poverty and help low-income individuals and families become self-sufficient in Alachua, Levy and Marion Counties. |
| 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. |
| ANI | Chuck's Piggy Bank, Inc. | 9920 SW 89th Court Road, Unit D Ocala, FL 34481 | 585-943-4227 | www.chuckspiggybank | Our Mission is to provide resources to obtain veterinary care, nutrition and medical supplies for abandoned, surrendered and injured animals. Our two programs Chuck's Mobile Pantry and Chuck's Emergency Medical Fund support many animal rescue organizations in Marion, Levy and Citrus Counties with monthly deliveries of food, cleaning supplies and other essentials and by providing Emergency Medical Funding 24/7 for animals in the care of these rescues. We also provide food and essentials to the Vets Helping Vets Pet Food Pantry and we support the Ocala Police Department with Emergency Medical Funding for their K-9 forces. |
| 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. |
| HUM | Critical Aspects, Inc. | 18100 NE 160th Ave Rd Fort McCoy, FL 32134 | 352-789-9077 | www.criticalaspects.org | To bring awareness to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual impacts associated with the law enforcement/detention profession and the toll it takes on the individual officer; and provide assistance to law enforcement/detention professionals in need. |
| 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: 8649 Baypine Road, Ste 300, 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. |
| 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 | Fire Rescue Support, Inc. | 12647 SE 102nd Avenue Belleview, FL 34420 | 352-425-1643 | www.firerescuesupport.com | Supporting fire rescue personnel before, during, and after the call. |
| 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. |
| ANI | Florida Springs Council | P O Box 358191 Gainesville, FL 32635 | 352-281-4255 | www.floridaspringscouncil.org | To build the power, influence, and resources of springs advocates across the state. We focus on the culture and policy changes that will lead to the protection and restoration of Florida's springs and waterways. |
| 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. |
| EDU | Fort King Heritage Foundation | P O Box 1106 Ocala, FL 34478 | www.ftking.org | To preserve, protect, and promote the Fort King National Landmark Site located in Ocala, FL, while serving as a citizen support group to cultivate and sustain a public private partnership with private donors, and our local, state, and federal governments. | |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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. |
| HUM | Girls on the Rise Foundation | P O Box 1101 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-497-6670 | ||
| REL | God Belongs in My City Florida, Inc. | 4896 SW 45th St Ocala, FL 34474 | 352-480-6177 | ||
| 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. |
| EDU | Grace Classical Academy of Ocala, Inc. | 7637 SW 103rd Loop Ocala, FL 34476 | 352-303-1081 | www.gcaocala.org | Partnering with parents to cultivate in their children’s minds and hearts how to explore all things that are true, good, righteous, and beautiful. |
| HUM | Grilled Cheese Foundation | 3220 SW 33rd Rd Ocala, FL 34474 | 352-502-4446 | www.grilledcheesefoundation.com | We are dedicated to supporting junior high and high school students foster their talents by helping students in single parent households pay for dance, gymnastics, music, football, etc... We also help seniors in high school with scholarships for college. Along the journey, we educate them on how to take control of their future by understanding how to manage their personal finances through our financial literacy program. |
| 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 | H3Haven Inc | P O Box 2216 Belleview, FL 34421 | 352-615-4552 | www.h3haven.org | To be a safe haven where families learn and utilize skills for better overall health: physical, spiritual, and mental. |
| 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 | Harlow's Helping Hands | 6715 SW Hwy 200 Ocala, FL 34476 | 352-598-0323 | www.harlowshelpinghands.com | In loving memory of Harlow William, who bravely fought for over 30 days before gaining his wings, we are dedicated to carrying on his legacy through compassion and faith. Our mission is to bring awareness, protect and empower families by providing essential pool safety resources, swimming lessons, and CPR training. In the United States, accidental drowning is currently the number one cause of death in children ages one through four. By ensuring that every child learns to swim, every caregiver knows life-saving CPR, and families have the necessary pool safety equipment; we hope to prevent future tragedies. Inspired by Harlow’s spirit, we see God in the little things and trust in His guidance as we work to make our communities safer and honor Harlow’s enduring light. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| HUM | Honor the Family | PO Box 644 Ocala, FL 34478 | To build strong men to make strong families, empower men to be Godly 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. | ||
| ENV | Horse Farms Forever | P.O. Box 5279 Ocala, FL 34478-5275 | 352-234-7175 | www.horsefarmsforever.com | To inspire conservation of horse farms through education, awareness and idea exchange so as to preserve natural pasture land focusing on horses and their habitats, to protect soil and water on which they depend, and minimize land use conflicts in Marion County, Florida. |
| 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 | 352-369-8210 | 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 |
| HUM | I Am My Sister's Keeper | 7788 SW 74th Loop Ocala, FL 34481 | 352-804-5758 | Connects, equips, and empowers women to elevate every area of their lives including emotional, mental, physical, financial and spiritual well-being. Our vision is to create a world where women are empowered to achieve their God-given purpose. We strive to connect women, inspiring and equipping them to thrive while achieving their dreams purposes and goals. | |
| 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 | Isaiah 117 House | 423-518-3760 | www.isaiah117house.com | Isaiah 117 provides a comforting home where these children instead can be brought to wait – a place that is safe with friendly and loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys, and snuggly blankets. This space allows children to receive the comfort and care they need while child welfare staff can do the necessary paperwork and identify a good placement. The mission of Isaiah 117 House is threefold: reduce trauma for children awaiting placement, lighten the load for child welfare services, and ease the transition for foster families. | |
| HUM | Junior League of Ocala | P.O. Box 5954 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-216-8820 | www.juniorleagueofocala.com | |
| ART | Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Foundation | P O Box 1188 Ocklawaha, FL 32179 | 352-804-4960 | www.kltfoundation.com | It is the mission of the Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland foundation to meet the initial needs of families who have lost a child along with carrying Kathyrn's legacy forward to future generations by celebrating life with the Love of Life Festival, and by helping students pursue their educational goals through memorial scholarships. |
| 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 | Kiwanis Club of Ocala | P O Box 682 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-239-1979 | https://www.k01215.site.kiwanis.org | We invest in our counties future by investing in our children. We build literacy, social and safety skills with programs shown to be effective: Programs such as our signature Camp Kiwanis Summer Camp which just celebrated 75 years of continuous operation with one pandemic exception. Our Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program which places books in the hands of students in PreK to Grade 4 – Books they can keep in their home library. Our Reach Out and Read program which, in cooperation with pediatricians, places books in the hands of parents to read to very young children. And, our safety programs: teaching children to swim and providing car seats, bike helmets, and cribs (which prevent co-sleeping deaths). |
| 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 |
| EDU | Lightning Strikes Building Futures Program | 2255 SW 146th Loop Ocala, FL 34473 | 770-905-3681 | www.lightningstrikesbfp.org | We believe in the transformative power of opportunity. Our mission is to spark new paths for vulnerable populations through workforce skills and support, enabling them to build lives filled with purpose, stability, and potential. |
| HUM | Love INC of the Heart of Florida | 15797 US Hwy 441 Ocala, FL 34491 | 352-245-8774 | www.loveincflorida.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. |
| HUM | Mana del Cielo Grupo Social Inc | 17715 SW 45th Place Dunnellon, FL 34432 | 352-397-1708 | ||
| 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. | 1121 SW 1st Ave Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-484-1002 | ||
| VET | Marion County Veterans Council | 2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-556-6004 | 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 | 324 SE 24th St Ocala, FL 34471 | 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. |
| 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 | |
| HUM | Ocala Blue Star Mothers | P O Box 770824 Ocala, FL 34477 | 954-260-6298 | https://www.ocalabluestarmothers.org/ | We support our military servicemembers, veteran population and families of the fallen (Gold Star families). We promote patriotism while supporting one another. |
| ART | 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 |
| 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. |
| ANI | Ocala Horse Alliance Foundation | 3355 NW 68th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482 | 240-388-0565 | https://www.ocalahorsealliance.com/ | Uniting ALL aspects of the horse industry in Marion County. |
| 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. |
| HUM | Ocala Marion County Girls Softball | P O Box 5116 Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-425-3697 | ||
| 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 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. |
| ANI | OHAR - Open Hands Animal Rescue | 5051 SW 133rd Ave Ocala, FL 34481 | 352-843-2303 | www.openhandsanimalrescue.org | Unlike shelters OHAR - Open Hands Animal Rescue is a foster based rescue. We take in animals during crisis such as: owner is in the hospital, domestic violence cases, medically needy cases (paralyzed dogs), owner foreclosed on etc. We assist with the community by providing vet care and food when we are able. We also assist in getting ESA dogs paired up with military, LEO, FD, and support. We do work with some service dog trainers as well. |
| 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 | To foster a peer-support, self-help population that rebuilds the confidence, purpose, and community of adults in mental health recovery. Ending the social and economic isolation by providing and supporting the quality of Clubhouse rehabilitation programs. |
| HUM | Outdoor Valor | 3910 S. Pine Ave, Suite C Ocala, FL 34480 | 352-857-7157 | www.outdoorvalor.org | We offer free guided fishing trips for all Veterans, specializing in PTSD therapy and support for Gold Star families. |
| 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 | PARR - PA to FL East Coast Racehorse Rehoming, Rehabilitation, Retraining, and Rescue | 6856 SW 70th Ave Ocala, FL 34476 | 802-238-0094 | www.paracehorse.org | |
| 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 |
| ART | Performing Hearts, Inc. | 5066 SE 64th Ave Rd Ocala, FL 34472 | 205-914-6416 | www.performingheartsinc.com | Dedicated to igniting purpose in the youth and building better character and connections through live performance-based outreach and mentorship connect programs. |
| 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. |
| EDU | Prevailing Hope | 109 Pecan Course Circle Ocala, FL 34472 | 352-509-5681 | www.prevailinghopefl.com | Dedicated to empowering non-speaking autistic individuals by providing education and communication programs for individuals who use letterboards or keyboards as a primary tool for expression. Our mission is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to access high-quality, age-appropriate education that unlocks their potential and amplifies their voice. We strive to break down barriers, create inclusive educational environments, and promote a deeper understanding of the capabilities and needs of individuals who communicate differently. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| HUM | Qavah Ministries | 3340 SE 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 | 972-360-8460 | www.qavahministries.org | To inspire, equip and mobilize the church to obey a direct command of Christ by meeting the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of the forgotten and hidden victims affected by incarceration. |
| ANI | Quality of Life Rehab and Foster Inc | P O Box 142 Ocala, FL 34478 | 352-843-6858 | www.qualityofliferehab.com | Quality of Life Rehab & Foster is a grass roots effort to increase the quality of life for all animals. We are especially concerned for those susceptible to entering our shelter systems and those abandoned or injured by run-ins with man. We believe it is important to remember that an animal's quality of life must be put before it's quantity of life. |
| 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. |
| HUM | Refuge of Hope Independent Living | P O Box 1837 Belleview, FL 34420 | 352-445-4668 | www.refugeofhopeil.org | Strives to make a tremendous impact in our community to help foster youth overcome the challenges of growing up in the foster care system. We provide guidance, support, and advocacy to prepare these young adults for life after foster care. We believe if our youth do not have a strong safety net it will make it extremely difficult for them to succeed. |
| HUM | Resurface Recovery Inc | 2631 SE 58th Ave Ocala, FL 34480 | 352-351-5536 | www.resurfacerecovery.life | Resurface Recovery Inc. offers compassionate support for individuals struggling with substance abuse, particularly opioids (fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone), methamphetamine, and alcohol. We provide medication-assisted treatment to ease withdrawal symptoms and cravings, along with professional counseling to address emotional needs and develop coping strategies for long-term recovery. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| EDU | Silver River Mentoring and Instruction | 2500 SE 44th Ct. Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-694-0191 | To promote the increase of life-long learners by providing a positive, educational environment that empowers the at-risk youth of Marion County to be responsible and productive citizens, while being supported by a community-at-large that recognizes and accepts their potential. | |
| ANI | Silver Springs Professional Dive Team, Inc. | 155 SE 34th Street Ocala, FL 34471 | 352-208-0099 | ||
| 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. |
| HUM | Sozo Kids and Help Agency of the Forest | 19186 NE 13th Street Silver Springs, FL 34488 | 352-299-5830 | www.sozokids.org | To provide food and break the cycle of poverty through education, mentoring, teen pregnancy prevention, and opportunities for a brighter future. |
| 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. |
| 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 | Stuff the Bus, Inc. | 2480 SE 38th Street Ocala, FL 34480 | 352-843-2357 | To ensure that no child begins the school year without critical supplies. | |
| 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. |
| HUM | The Fostering Foundation | 1736 NE 25th Ave Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-895-0161 | https://www.thefosteringfoundation.org/?lang=eng | We believe by shedding light on the urgent need for foster homes, facilitating connections within the community to provide resources and support, and creating a bond amongst our caregivers, together we can build a strong foundation for the children in care in Marion County. |
| HUM | The Haitian American Community Alliance (T.H.A.C.A.) | 8810 S Hwy 200, Suite 125 Ocala, FL 34481 | 352-470-9172 | https://www.sharethaca.org/?lang=eng | To empower individuals by providing accessible information, education, training, and cultural resources. |
| 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. |
| REL | The Roomsliving | 8 Diamond Cove Place Ocala, FL 34472 | 352-438-8003 | www.therl.org | The RoomsLiving is a community of young worship leaders who are passionate about making a difference in the church and in the lives of youth today. We exist to lead people into an intimate encounter with Jesus Christ through powerful worship experiences marked by simplicity, anointing, and intimacy. No matter what circumstance or location we find ourselves in, we want to create a space where people can come alive in God’s presence and find healing, hope, and freedom. |
| 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 | The Sunflower Society | 421 NW 25th St Ocala, FL 34475 | 727-276-6537 | https://www.thesunflowersociety.org | To improve the well-being and quality of life of women living with chronic illnesses and life-threatening diseases. We do this through advocacy, programs and services, and the generosity of donors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors. |
| 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. |
| HUM | Veterans Relief Group | 10321 SE 69th Ave Belleview, FL 34420 | 678-788-5675 | www.vetsreliefgroup.org | To assist veterans with the unknown that may arise after their service to our country. We aim to assist veterans seeking camaraderie, financial improvements, mental health awareness, and numerous other needs. |
| 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 | Volunteers of America of Florida, Inc. | 111 NE 12th Ave Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-260-1226 | www.voaflorida.org | Engages Floridians in need to create positive life changes through compassionate support services. |
| HUM | Wear Gloves INC | 98 NE 9th Street Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-342-5487 | www.weargloves.org | Through our workforce readiness and emergency housing programs, Wear Gloves empowers the underserved to overcome generational trauma, break cycles of dependency, and rewrite their narratives with dignity. |
| 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. |
| REL | Young Life | 405 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite F Ocala, FL 34470 | 850-819-1159 | www.marioncounty.younglife.org | Young Life invites kids to follow Christ, care for them regardless of their response, and changes lives in the process. We build trusting relationships with teens and demonstrate God’s love and faithfulness as they walk through adolescence. |
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
2025 Monthly Professional Development Meetings
Every third Tuesday of the month, except July, September, and December
at the Ocala Police Department Community Room
December 2025 NPBC Social – TBA
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 170 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 2025 Nonprofit Excellence Academy. Check out the schedule of those events below.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
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.