SINCE 2010, THE NONPROFIT BUSINESS COUNCIL (NPBC) HAS SERVED LOCAL 501(C)(3) BUSINESSES IN MARION COUNTY.

NONPROFIT DIRECTORY

Designation	Name of the 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.
EDU	Advancing Academics Inc.	11050 SE 37th Avenue Rd. Belleview, FL 34420	352-448-9919		Advancing Academics INC seeks to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through development-appropriate instruction that allows for individual differences and learning styles.
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
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."
HEA	American Heart Association	1202 SW 17th Street #201-167 Ocala, FL 34471	352-895-2969	www.heart.org	Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives
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://aihom.org/
AFF	Beth McCall, LLC	1714 SE 28th Street Ocala, FL 34471	352-427-4713
HUM	Better Together	15275 Collier Blvd, Suite 201-284 Naples, FL 34119	352-665-1884	https://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://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
REL	BreadBreakers Church	7325 E Hwy 25 Belleview, FL 34420	352-354-2207	https://www.breadbreakers.com/	We want to be the CHURCH Jesus Christ intended. We want all people, from all aspects of life, to come together as one community, one family, with one purpose. That purpose is LOVE. God loved us enough to give His Son, Jesus Christ, for us. We believe the expression of love is to SERVE GOD and SERVE OTHERS.
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	Children's Home Society of FL	226 NE Sanchez Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470	352-732-1355	https://www.chsfl.org	We believe in the potential of every child and family. We believe children and families are stronger than the odds stacked against them – and, together, we can create opportunities that bring brighter futures.
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	Circle Square Foundation	8435 SW 80th Street Suite 2 Ocala, FL 34481	352-387-7492		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.
AFF	Constance Palmer Consultant Services LLC	Ocala, FL, 34481	414-699-3052
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	Creative Services, Inc.	2001 SW 3rd Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471. Mailing: P.O. Box 2193, Ocala, FL 34478	352-351-4009	www.ocalacsi.com	Creative Services, Inc. aids, comforts and empowers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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.
ART	Diaspora Hidden Khulture	1850 SE 18th Ave Ocala FL, 34471	7182192725		Nonprofit organization producing documentary films highlighting multiculturalism in America.
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
ANI	E.A.R.S. Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary	2615 E. Hwy 318 Citra, FL 32113 Mailing: P.O. Box 306 Citra, FL 32113	352-266-2859	www.earsinc.net	Providing the BEST SOLUTION to enrich our amazing yet endangered animal’s quality of life.
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.
REL	Embracing Hope, Inc.	14912 SW 46 Circle, Ocala, FL 34473	352-445-7742		Embracing Hope, Inc. is be a multicultural ministry providing service and assistance to those that are in need while equipping and training people to take control of his/her destiny. Our mission is to serve the needs of Marion County in helping with whatever the need may be.
HUM	Empowered of Central Florida	2605 SW 33rd Street, Bldg. 200 Ocala, FL 34471	352-304-9288		Empowered of Central Florida provides essential needs to underprivileged youth in our local community giving them hope for a future by providing them power in the present.
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.
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.
HUM	Florida Kids Helping Kids	5850 SE Lillian Cir, Belleview, FL 34420	352-347-0883
HEA	Florida Recovery Schools of Central Florida	10226 Curry Ford Road, Suite 107 PMB 1011, Orlando, FL 32825	407-476-7512
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://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.
PUB	Friends of Marion Oaks Public Library	294 Marion Oaks Lane Ocala, FL 34473	352-438-2570
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	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 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 Ave Williston FL 32696	352-789-5016	www.medicalservicedogs.org	Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. was created for the charitable purpose of rescuing, raising, training and then donating medical service/assistance dogs to mentally and/or physically impaired individuals to provide assistance, independence and improve the quality of life of both the recipient and dog. In addition, it is our goal to promote education and pioneer research studies to further advancement of service dog training, raise public awareness regarding the laws pertaining to service dogs and lessen the dependency of the handicapped on government, communities, caregivers and families.
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.
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	Heart 2 Heart: Connecting Communities	2180 NE 56 St Ocala, FL 34479	352-484-5268
HUM	Heavenly Inspired by Spirit Vision	3035 SE Maricamp Road, Suite 104-182 Ocala, FL 34471	757-710-4967		Where Faith & Spirit Join As One
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	HIS Compassion, Inc.	2000 NE 78th Street Ocala, FL 34479	352-351-0732	www.hiscompassionflorida.org	Our mission is God's mission. 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. '....for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ Matthew 25:35, 36 NKJV
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
ENV	Horse Farms Forever	P.O. Box 5279 Ocala, FL 34478-5275	352-234-7175	www.horsefarmsforever.com	To inspire the conservation of horse farms through education and awareness so as to preserve natural pasture land focusing on horses and their habitats, and to protect the soil and water on which they depend, while minimizing land use conflicts in Marion County.
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	23695 W. US Hwy 27 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
HUM	Ignite Community Counseling & Resource Center	3318 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470	423-432-9221	www.facebook.com/IGNITINGHOPE4U/	Igniting Hope, Empowering Lives.
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.
AFF	Jeanne Henningsen	772 SE 17th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471	407-252-1190
HUM	Junior League of Ocala	P.O. Box 5954 Ocala, FL 34478	352-216-8820	www.juniorleagueofocala.com	The Junior League of Ocala is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively women and children.
HUM	Kenny's Place Nursery	7677 SE 41st Court Ocala, FL 34480	352-867-1213	http://kennysnursery.com/	Once We Who Care, Kenny’s Place (named after the former landowner), has been bringing something immeasurable to the lives of some 15 plus differently-abled individuals who have worked there since 1993. The Nursery provides hands-on experience to young men and women who are happily motivated to till the soil and plant the seeds. The growth they see is in both themselves and the natural materials they work with.
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://kingdomofthesunband.org	The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band is proud to start our exciting 28th season in September 2017. Originally known as Mid-Florida Symphonic Band, the band was organized in March 1990 under the direction of Carlton Hughes. During the bands second season, the current name was adopted, which we share with the city and county where the band is based: Greater Ocala/Marion County, Florida, known as the Kingdom of the Sun. Les Muncaster joined the band in 1998 and is the current conductor and music director.
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	Lost and Found Club, Inc.	616 S. Pine Avenue Ocala, FL 34471	352-421-9544	www.thelandfclub.com	We will provide substance free, safe, and inviting space at affordable rates for any and all 12 Step meetings, events, and fellowship within Marion County, FL. We will act as a member in the broader recovery community and support local recovery fund-raising events through club volunteerism, donations and other related activities
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.
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
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.
PUB	Marion County Junior Golf, Inc.	3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470	352-629-8412	www.marioncountyjuniorgolf.com	We are organized to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
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.
PUB	Marion County Sheriff's Office Foundation	692 NW 30th Avenue Ocala, FL 34475	352-368-3582	www.marionso.com/mcso-foundation/ocala	To generate support for the Marion County Sheriff's Office programs that promote law enforcement, and general public safety and welfare
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.
REL	MECCA 20/20	3300 SW 129th Loop Ocala, FL 34473	352-318-1506	https://mecca20-20.com/	MECCA’s goals are to support community engagement through behaviors that promote healthy family values, commitment to community, civic involvement, and partnerships that meet the needs of the community.
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/	NEW DAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS WHO BELIEVE IN SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE AND THE LOVING UNITY OF ALL BELIEVERS.
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
HEA	Ocala Eye Foundation, Inc.	1500 SE Magnolia Extension, Suite 101 Ocala, FL 34471	352-622-5183		To provide comprehensive, state of the art eye care, employing a compassionate, patient-centered approach
PUB	Ocala Housing Authority	1629 NW 4th St, Ocala FL 34478	352-369-2636	www.ocalahousing.org	The Ocala Housing Authority is committed to providing and expanding safe, decent and sanitary housing in the most efficient manner, to the residents of Marion county; to provide economic opportunities and housing free from illegal discrimination; and to build better neighborhoods by providing comprehensive opportunities for our residents through partnerships and networking within our community.
HEA	Ocala Outreach Foundation, Inc.	798 SE 171st Court Rd. Silver Springs, FL 34488	352-207-7671	https://www.ocalaoutreach.com	Ocala Outreach Foundation, Inc., was started to assist those in our area that really need help. They are people that work hard every day to make ends meet.
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
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	P.E.T.S. of Marion County	P.O. Box 77331 Ocala, FL 34477	352-598-3646	www.petsofmarioncounty.org	The purpose and mission of P.E.T.S. of Marion County, Inc. is to support the Marion County Animal Center by recruiting and training volunteers who will increase pet adoptions, improve the quality of life for the Center’s animals, promote spay and neuter; and facilitate education about the humane treatment of companion animals throughout Marion County.
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	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	Picking Up The Pieces	1124 NE 2nd Street #109 Ocala, FL 34470	352-816-3793	www.pickingupthepieces.us	Picking Up the Pieces works to reduce or prevent the harms of alcohol and other drug use through education, intervention and advocacy.
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.
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.
HUM	Restart Ministries	7941 SW 103rd Loop Ocala, FL 34476	352-250-5800		Rebuilding Connections, Rebuilding Lives, and Rebuilding Women. Through Advocacy, Education, Employment and Spiritual Empowerment.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
ART	The Artistic Spectrum, Inc.	2415 SE 29th Street Ocala, FL 34471	352-448-5339	www.theartisticspectrum.org
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		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://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	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.
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.
PUB	Vetnet of Ocala	2945 NE 3rd St. #205 Ocala, FL 34470	786-566-1476
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.
ANI	VOCAL (Voices of Change Animal League)	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	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.
HUM	Wear Gloves INC	833 N. Magnolia Avenue, 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.