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

Below is a list of NonProfit Business Council members. For a more complete list of resources available to the community, please call 211 or visit www.uwmc.org. Feeling overwhelmed? Crisis and Suicide Hotline: call 988. Domestic Violence hotline: call 800-500-1119.

NONPROFIT DIRECTORY

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	Anchored in Grace Ministry, Inc.	2209 NW 18th Ave #12 Ocala, FL 34475	407-879-0832		To work with our community to build a foundation of hope and a safe haven to help youth receive the support and guidance they need to thrive.
HUM	ARC Marion, Inc.	2800 SE Maricamp Rd Ocala, FL 34471	352-387-2210 Ext. 258	www.mcarc.com	ARC Marion's mission is to create opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and play to the fullest of their capabilities in Mairon County
HUM	Arnette House, Inc.	2310 NE 24th St Ocala, FL 34470	352-622-4432	www.arnettehouse.org	To provide safe and effective programs to strengthen youth and families.
ART	Arts in Health Ocala Metro	507 NE 8th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34470	352-723-5444	https://www.aihom.org/	Connects art and healing to ease suffering, reduce pain and create overall wellbeing.
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.
MENTORSHIP	Big Brothers Big Sisters	324 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471	352-566-3058	https://www.bbbstampabay.org/	OUR MISSION: TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. OUR VISION: ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
REL	Bow in the Cloud Community Services	PO Box 903 Ocala, FL 34478	352-496-0036	https://www.bowinthecloud.org/	To create impactful events by serving, uplifting, connecting, and providing resources to the members of our community.
REL	Break Barriers	324 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471	904-840-5092	www.ibreakbarriers.org	Break Barriers exists to reduce homelessness, unemployment, and recidivism among the formerly incarcerated. They offer comprehensive support to former inmates, including pre-release mentoring and life skills programs. Post-release, they offer support in gaining education for employment and entrepreneurship, while also assisting with shelter, haircuts, work attire, and transportation.
PUB	Brother's Keeper	320 NW 10th Street Ocala, FL 34475	352-622-3846	www.btbrotherskeeper.org	Brother's Keeper, in cooperation with the pastor of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and community agencies, is committed to assist the poor and needy or Marion County and other areas without regard to race, creed or ethnic origin.
HUM	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.
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.
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	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.
ANI	Friends of Marion County Parks and Recreation, Inc.	111 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471	352-671-8560	www.parks.marionfl.org
PUB	Friends of Marion County Veterans Park, Inc.	PO Box 744 Silver Springs, FL 34489	352-804-6953	www.marionvetpark.com	Dedicated to creating and nurturing a majestic setting honoring Veterans and their families for their respective services and sacrifices made on behalf of the United States of America while fostering an educational venue to stimulate current and future generations of Marion County and beyond.
ANI	Friends of Silver Springs State Park, Inc.	1425 NE 58th Avenue Ocala, FL 34470	303-929-2983	www.thefriendsofsilversprings.org	To provide support to the Park, enhance public awareness and community involvement, and to protect Park resources. We are a non-profit Citizen Support Organization comprised of individuals with diverse interests but with a common thread … our love of the beautiful natural resources here at Silver Springs State Park.
ART	Friends of the Christmas Parade	814 E. Silver Springs, Blvd. Ste H Ocala, FL 34470	352-817-5125	www.ocalachristmasparade.org
EDU	Friends of the Ocala Public Library	2720 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470	352-368-4951	www.friendsoftheocalalibrary.org/	To promote and develop the public library in Ocala by enhancing community awareness, understanding, and use of the library in cooperation with the Library Director through supplement financial assistance and voluntary support.
HUM	Fundacion Reyes Magos Inc	16277 SW 17th Avenue Ocala, FL 34473	352-441-0626	www.reyesmagosfoundation.org/
HUM	Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses	2775 NW 49th Ave Suite 205 Ocala, FL 34482	352-266-9009	www.gentlecarouseltherapyhorses.com	Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses eases human suffering during times of natural emergencies, violence, traumatic events, medical challenges, and loss with the assistance of trained mini horses
EDU	Girl Scouts of West Central Florida	4610 Eisenhower Blvd Tampa, FL 33634	813-281-GIRL	www.gswcf.org	To build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
HUM	Girls on the Rise Foundation	P O Box 1101 Ocala, FL 34478	352-497-6670
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	Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Inc	PO Box 4478 Ocala, FL 34478	352-351-4663	www.habitatocala.org	To empower individuals and families to build and buy their own homes with the help of people in our community.
HUM	Hands of Mercy Everywhere	6017 SE Robinson Rd Belleview FL 34420	352-347-4663	www.handsofmercyeverywhere.org	To provide a Christian-based residential group home for teenage girls, and pregnant or parenting teens in the foster care system.
HUM	Heart 2 Heart: Connecting Communities	2180 NE 56 St Ocala, FL 34479	352-484-5268
HEA	Heart of Florida Health Center	2553 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470	352-732-6599	www.myhfhc.org	Our mission is to improve the overall health status of Marion County residents by providing quality primary medical, dental, and mental health services to all residents. In particular to those residents who have financial and insurance limitations.
PUB	Hearts Undivided	4955 SE 111th Lane Belleview, FL 34420	480-436-4983	www.heartsundivided.com	Dedicated to strengthening families and communities, by providing education and resources that further health and cohesion.
HUM	His Compassion Food Bank	2000 NE 78th Street, Ocala, FL 34479	352-351-0732	www.hiscompassionflorida.org	We are here to help and empower those in need right where they are. We partner with local churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals in order to accomplish Matthew 25.
HUM	His House for Her, Inc.	P.O. Box 830455 Ocala, FL 34483	352-512-2782	www.hishouseforher.org	Our mission is to share the love of Jesus by providing trauma-informed practices in a supportive housing environment to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of at-risk women in recovery
PUB	Hispanic Business Council	2945 NE 3rd St. #205 Ocala, FL 34470	352-216-3106	https://www.hispanicbusinesscouncil.com/	Our vision is to foster and develop relationships between the local small businesses and the community which will result in long term, sustainable economic development, growth of entrepreneurship, and creation of strategic partnerships while giving back to our local community.
HUM	Honor the Family	PO Box 644 Ocala, FL 34478			To build strong men to make strong families, empower men to be Godly
ENV	Horse Farms Forever	P.O. Box 5279 Ocala, FL 34478-5275	352-234-7175	www.horsefarmsforever.com	husbands and fathers, to effectively lead their families, to build a bridge to the next generation for the success of future families and break the curse of fatherlessness.
ANI	Horse Protection Association of Florida	20690 NW 130th Avenue Micanopy, FL 32667	352-229-1441	www.hpaf.org	Equine rescue, rehabilitation, education and adoption services. Assistance to law enforcement and animal agencies with cruelty investigations and the care and placement of horses. Promote horse care and humane, natural methods of training for horses.
ANI	Horses N Heroes of Marion County, Inc.	12680 N. US HWY 441 Citra, FL 32113	561-441-6275	www.horsesnheroes.com	To provide an equine learning and mentoring experience for girls that live at the poverty level. Horses n Heroes is about bringing horses and girls together.
HEA	Hospice of Marion County	3231 SW 34th Avenue Ocala, FL 34474	352-873-7400	www.hospiceofmarion.com	To provide exceptional compassionate end-of-life care to our community
ENV	Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute	18645 High Springs Main Street High Springs, FL 32643	386-454-9369	www.floridaspringsinstitute.org	Our mission is to provide a focal point for improving the understanding of springs ecology and to foster the development of science-based education and management actions needed to restore and protect springs throughout Florida
HEA	HUGs Charities, Inc. Cancer Alliance	2020 SE 17th St. Ocala, FL 34471		www.canceralliancemc.org/	Founded by HUGS Charities, because Marion County needed a collective cancer care community that could collaborate, communicate and educate together for the greatest impact.
ANI	Humane Society of Marion County	P.O. Box 1542 Ocala, FL 34478	352-873-7387	www.thehsmc.org	Our mission is to prevent cruelty, suffering and over population of animals
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			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	Logos Lodge Inc	213 NE 11th Street Ocala, FL 34470	352-361-1158	www.logoslodgeinc.org	To help men recover themselves from the bondage of their addictions and restore their relationships with family and friends, by returning to a right relationship with Jesus Christ, through our 10-month long residential recovery program.
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
REL	Marion Baptist Association	P.O. Box 1137 Ocala, FL 34478	352-622-6245	www.marionbaptist.com	To come alongside the local church with opportunities to connect in leadership development, church planting, and mission engagement in central Florida and beyond.
EDU	Marion County 4-H Foundation	2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470	352-812-6784		To provide a learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens.
HUM	Marion County Children's Alliance	3482 NW 10th St., Ocala, FL 34475 Mailing: P.O. Box 3862 Ocala, FL 34478	352-438-5990	www.mcchildrensalliance.org	To improve the lives of children in Marion County by providing resources that enable nonprofit organizations serving these children to operate more efficiently by providing safe and effective services of the highest quality.
HEA	Marion County Kidney Foundation, Inc.	2980 SE 3rd Court Ocala, FL 34471	352-622-0531	https://www.marioncountykidneyfoundation.org/	Through empowerment and innovation, we are committed to improving the well-being of persons with chronic kidney disease and our community. while being responsible stewards of our resources.
EDU	Marion County Literacy Council	120 SW 5 St Ocala, FL 34471	352-690-7323	www.marionliteracy.org	All adult citizens of Marion County should have a resource available to help them improve their literacy skills.
MILITARY	Marion County Memorial Honor Guard, Inc.	2306 SW 20th CT Ocala, FL 34471	352-390-0704	www.memorialhonorguard.com	As a war veterans' organization we proudly provide ceremonial funeral honors and assistance to all military veterans and their families during their time of need, and provide any and all patriotic services when requested. The Veterans Memorial Honor Guard promotes Americanism, dignity, and respect for our country’s warriors by upholding the utmost professionalism and integrity through its conduct and image at all times.
HUM	Marion County Sexual Assault Center, Inc.	603 East Fort King Street Ocala, FL 34471	904-536-7077
VET	Marion County Veterans Council	2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470	352-843-2357		Provides a unified voice for over fifty veterans organizations in Marion County, Florida and interacts directly with the County’s Veterans Service Officer
ART	Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc.	23 SW Broadway St Ocala, FL 34471	352-369-1500	www.mcaocala.org	Marion Cultural Alliance champions, convenes, and creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations.
HUM	Marion Senior Services	1101 SW 20th Court Ocala, FL 34471	352-620-3501	www.marionseniorservices.org	"Assisting the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged residents of Marion County to maintain independent living status"
HUM	Marion Therapeutic Riding Association	6850 SE 41st Ct, Ocala, FL 34480	352-732-7300	www.mtraocala.org	MTRA strives to offer the miraculous benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and equine facilitated learning to persons of all ages and capabilities that are physically, mentally or emotionally challenged.
EDU	Meadowbrook Church	4741 SW 20th Street Ocala, FL 34474	352-873-3767 x 1330	www.mbaocala.org	Meadowbrook Academy commits to four priorities: Inspire achievement, identify purpose, instill character, and enrich faith. Through these four vision areas we will see all of our students move from where they are to where God wants them to be.
HEA	Michelle-O-Gram	P.O. Box 221 Dunnellon, FL 34430	352-572-0090	https://www.michelleogram.com/	The Michelle-O-Gram was established following the untimely death of a local young wife and mother. Michelle Blauser Standridge, 36, succumbed to breast cancer in 2009. During her three year battle, Michelle was always thinking of others and reminding them to get their mammograms. To continue Michelle’s legacy, Joey Wiesbaum RN, of Dunnellon, Florida, had a clever idea for a nonprofit—Michelle-O-Gram. With the approval of Michelle's husband and family, we began collecting donations, hosting fundraisers and getting the word out. We were also able to partner with local radiology and imaging centers, allowing us to help women without insurance, or in financial crisis, to obtain mammography testing.
HEA	NAMI	P.O Box 5753 Ocala, FL 34478	352-368-2405	www.namiocala.org	Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.
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.
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.
REL	Ocala for Jesus Ministries, Inc.	9966 SW 78th Ln Ocala, FL 34481	260-437-4713	https://www.ocalaforjesus.net/	Devoted to the evangelization of Ocala and the surrounding areas. We believe that in these last days the church should focus again on the work of preaching and spreading the message for Jesus. Therefore, we are here to unite and grow the body of Christ for the purpose of shared evangelistic community events.
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.
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	Aimed at helping people living with and recovering from mental illness to regain a respected place in society.
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	Painted Pony Pastures Inc	1410 NE 77th Street Ocala, FL 34479	772-678-9000	www.psrescue.org/locations/marion
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.
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	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	Revealing Truth Ministries	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.
REL	Ruach Life, Inc.	1202 SW 17th Street, #201-117 Ocala, FL 34471	352-843-2438	https://www.ruachlife.today	A global movement where all human beings are spiritually, mentally, and physically healthy and strong.
HUM	Saving Mercy	3601 West Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475. Mailing: P.O. Box 1736, Ocala, FL 34477	352-923-9476	www.savingmercy.org	We are Hope and Help for the Homeless in Marion County.
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	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.
ART	The Marion Players Inc. dba Ocala Civic Theatre	4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470	352-236-2851	www.ocalacivictheatre.com.org	To uplift, inspire, and entertain by providing quality theatrical experiences and performing arts and education
HUM	The Pearl Project	625 NE 12th Ave Ocala, FL 34470	352-405-5005	www.thepearlprojectcf.org	To help children from hard places discover that they are precious.
HUM	The Salvation Army	2901 NE 14th St Ocala, FL 34470	352-629-2004	https://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala/	The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
HUM	Transitions Life Center	PO Box 236 Ocala, FL 34478	352-877-8999	www.tlcocala.org	The Mission of Transitions Life Center (TLC) is to provide a safe, caring and enriching community for intellectually disabled adults.
REL	Trinity Catholic High School	2600 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471	352-622-9025	www.trinitycatholichs.org/	Trinity Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory day school in Ocala, Florida.
HEA	United Hands, Inc.	1056 SW 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34471	352-209-1900	www.freedomclinicusa.org	In partnership with dedicated and compassionate healthcare providers, volunteers and the community, the mission of FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA is to provide the uninsured and underinsured access to free, personalized healthcare services. FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA aspires to minimize healthcare disparities affecting our diverse population through creative patient education that empowers and promotes healthier lives.
VET	Veterans Helping Veterans	2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Unit 200 Ocala, FL 34470	352-433-2320	www.vhvusa.org	Our mission is to assist veterans and their families who are in need of social services and information to improve their lives and to assist them in maintaining their independence.
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.
PUB	Vetnet of Ocala	2945 NE 3rd St. #205 Ocala, FL 34470	786-566-1476		To promote and grow Veteran owned businesses.
EDU	Vet Resource Center, Inc.	9121 SW 83rd Ln Ocala, FL 34481	352-390-0704	www.vetresourcecenter.com
HUM	Voices for Children of No. Central Florida, Inc.	P.O. Box 4062 Ocala, FL 34478	352-484-0319	www.voices4childrenfl.org	To support critical physical and psychological needs of children who have a Guardian ad Litem assigned to them. To support recruitment, training, retention of volunteers who advocate for these children.
ANI	Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL)	6393 SW 52nd St Ocala, FL 34474	352-289-0800	www.vocalforpets.org	Our mission is to solve the homeless pet problem through prevention first, then education, adoption and collaboration.
HUM	Wear Gloves INC	98 NE 9th Street Ocala, FL 34470	352-342-5487	www.weargloves.org	Serve those that God puts in our path, Teach others to Love like Jesus, Advocate for the most distressed in our community
HUM	Xtreme SOULutions	P.O. Box 5487 Ocala, FL 34478	352-694-4888	www.xtremesoulutions.org	Xtreme Soulutions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the people of Marion County. We empower people to create a future for themselves and their children, building a strong community with moral values, financial stability and hope for generations to come. We are committed to partnerships that will lead the way in successfully building up those who are prepared to do their part in positive growth and development and to help break the cycle of government welfare assistance and poverty.
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.