JA Worldwide is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.
United Way
United Way is a worldwide network in 45 countries and territories, including nearly 1,300 local organizations in the U.S. It advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all, by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health. The United Way movement creates long lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of problems that prevent progress in these areas.
America Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. This national voluntary health agency’s mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."
Tyler’s Hope Foundation goal and mission is to raise awareness of Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder affecting the central nervous system characterized by involuntary and often painful spasms of the muscles. Tyler’s Hope Foundation was established to advance research for a cure, discover effective treatments and to promote awareness and education of this devastating disorder.
Life South Community
To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion-related activities.
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.
UF Performing Arts
University of Florida Performing Arts enriches the community through the performing arts, educates, entertains and challenges Heart of Florida residents, students and visitors, and brings international recognition to the University of Florida through its lead partner role in groundbreaking research into the value and impact of live performing arts experiences.
Dwight’s Fight
Dwight Johnson, a 51-year-old Gainesville resident and UF alumnus, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in February 2008. He was told there was no cure, and the disease would eventually kill him. Immediately, Johnson decided he would not waste any time with negative thinking. With a lot of help from a friend and hundreds of others, Johnson created the Dwight's Fight Foundation to raise money to fight ALS and make life easier for people afflicted with it. The foundation hopes to raise awareness for the disease and eventually find a cure for it.
Oak Hall
Founded in 1970, Oak Hall School is an independent, college-preparatory school serving 740 students in grades pre-K through 12. Guided by the ideals of "Scholarship, Leadership, and Service," Oak Hall School serves young men and women from diverse backgrounds who can benefit from a challenging college preparatory program. We are committed to the liberal arts tradition, which sees education as the worthy pursuit of a lifetime, an end to itself as well as a means toward personal and social growth.
Stop! Children’s Cancer, Inc.
A local non-profit 501(c) (3) organization committed to the prevention, control and cure of cancer in children. Since its founding in 1981 by the Freeman family, it has been locally managed and dedicated to raising funds for basic research, research scholars, and research equipment for the Divisions of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology and Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Florida Museum of Natural History
At The Florida Museum of Natural History we strive to fulfill our mission of understanding, preserving and interpreting Florida's biological diversity and cultural heritage. By supporting the Museum you can help contribute to our outreach efforts to engage underserved audiences, provide funding for ground breaking research, dynamic conservation initiatives and innovative exhibitions that educate, entertain and inspire nearly 200,000 visitors each year, including 14,000 school children.
Gainesville Community Foundation
The Gainesville Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that serves Gainesville and the surrounding areas in North Central Florida by promoting and facilitating philanthropy. We are dedicated to strengthening relationships among charitable organizations, donors, and concerned citizens who want to invest in our region's future.
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay.
Salvation Army
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.
Rotary
Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.