Non-Profits and Community Organizations

AFSC, Inc. provides support to families who have lost their child to murder and the case is a cold case presently unsolved. The mission of the organization is to educate and create awareness among youth, families and communities through promotion of programs, intervention, literature and other strategies to assist in the decrease of potential violent tragedies from occurring.

The Greater Tampa Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida (FL) is chartered for the local ACLU membership of Greater Tampa including the Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Sumter Counties of Florida. Pinellas County ACLU members have a separately chartered chapter. The southern Greater Tampa Bay counties are chartered to the Sarasota Chapter.

~ A non-profit organization that provides mentors for at-risk children in the community. Volunteers are encouraged to spend just a few hours a month mentoring a child doing things they both enjoy: going to the park, baking cookies, helping with homework, or just hanging out. We also launched a new program called 'Sports Buddies'. Big Brothers have the opportunity to spend time with their Little Brother participating in sports together and also enjoying free tickets to various professional sporting events in the Tampa Bay community. We serve children in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties.

Tarpon Springs. For more information about the Education Center, please call 727-453-6800

Located in Ruskin, on the Little Manatee River, this 160-acre Hillsborough County preserve packs a variety of Florida habitats into a small space, plus offers a Nature Center, Fossil Museum, Native Peoples Camp, butterfly habitat, native plant gardens and nursery, canoe launch, and trails through pine flatwoods, hardwood hammock and swamp. It is home to a healthy gopher tortoise population, plus an abundance of other interesting plants and wildlife. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR 674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin and is operated as a partnership between the non-profit Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc. and Hillsborough County Parks , Recreation and Conservation

Our non-profit is a new organization providing services for 30 counties in Central Florida. We offer training, information, and support to families who have children and young adults with disabilities or special needs. All of our services are free, and we are all parents or family members of children or individuals with disabilities ourselves! We understand your challenges and are here to help...Our organizational philosophies are: Parent to Parent Support, Cultural Respect, Grassroots Outreach, Informed Choice, Interactive Training, and Collaboration Vs. Confrontation.

~ a non-profit organization that assists in rescuing, fostering and adopting Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes. Foster homes and volunteers are always welcome. 100% of fees and donations go to the medical care, rehabilitation and re-homing of our dogs in need. This is a non-profit 501-C organization and all donations are tax deductible. Please go to our website for more information.

CLEAN WATER ACTION IS A NON PROFIT ENVIROMENTAL LOBBY COMMITTED TO ELECTING ECO FRIENDLY CANDIDATES AND PASSING PROGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. WE WELCOME VOLUNTEERS,JOB APPLICANTS--AND ANYONE WITH A CONCERN FOR FLORIDA'S FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT.

Dial 2-1-1 to reach the Hillsborough County crisis hotline 24 hours/day if you need assistance ~ 813-964-1964 (office) ~ 813-969-4934 (media contact) ********************************************** Bringing help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges. We can help you cope with the devastating trauma of sexual or physical violence, domestic violence or abuse, depression and despair, substance abuse, financial problems, family issues or whenever life’s challenges start to weigh you down.

Mission Statement: To facilitate the enjoyment and understanding of our natural and cultural resources as relevant to Southwest Florida habitats, to promote environmental awareness and to foster responsible stewardship. Telephone/ Fax Number (941) 322-1000

Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education (DARE) is a no-kill, non-profit, 501(c)3 rescue group. As such DARE specializes in the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of dachshunds and dachshund-mixes regardless of age or health-related issues. As all of the DARE members are volunteers, 100% of every single penny donated to DARE is spent to further DARE's mission of the rescue, rehabiliation and re-homing of dachshunds. As a non-profit, 501(c)3 rescue, all donations to DARE are tax-deductible and DARE will provide you with a receipt for all donations to ensure you are able to take advantage of appropriate and applicable tax deductions related to your DARE donations.

An International People's Declaration of INTERdependence for respect for nature, human rights, economic justice, participatory democracy, and a culture of peace.

Inclusive scouting program for boys and girls 3 to 17. Based on Earth Charter principles.

Farm-based Intentional Community effort in Plant City. Florida

The mission of the Florida Borderline Personality Disorder Association is to promote awareness, education, and research of borderline personality disorder and cultivate an atmosphere of support among professionals, consumers, and families throughout the state.

The FMoPA is dedicated to the art of photography. With it's outstanding exhibitions, classes, lectures and community programs, FMoPA is one of a handful of museums in the country dedicated to the art of photography. - Event reservations & memberships can be purchased online, via PayPal at www.FMoPA.org, by check payable to FMoPA & mailed to: Event Treasurer at the address above or by credit card, taken on the phone only.

The Florida School of Traditional Midwifery, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit corporation, is recognized as one of the most well-respected midwifery programs in America. Graduates are eligible for state licensure and national certification, and are providing families throughout Florida and across the country with safe, high-quality, cost-effective maternity care. The mission of the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery is to offer the finest in direct entry midwifery education in an environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. We believe it is our responsibility to promote awareness of and access to midwifery services. Our graduates are and will be community builders who use midwifery as their tool.

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) in the Tampa Bay area that promotes animal rights and freedom, educating the masses on how to make compassionate choices for those without voices. Florida is growing rapidly, as is the reality that animal abuse and exploitation will not be tolerated. We were the first state in the nation to ban gestation crates for pregnant pigs, and cities such as Tampa, West Palm Beach, Winter Springs, Hollywood, and New Port Richey have passed Resolutions opposing the use of battery-cage confinements of egg-laying hens. Engaged in the Adopt-A-College program, we leaflet at college campus and events, educating the public about current egregious practices bestowed upon factory farmed animals. We defend non-human animals against exploitation, neglect, abuse and offer guidance and resources toward vegetarian and vegan (no milk, eggs or dairy) lifestyles, simultaneously reducing environmental destruction. Presentations for groups and classes are available on animal rights issues, and literature is available for those interested in learning how they too can be a part of the solution. Volunteers and contributions are always welcome! Help strengthen our voice for those that can't be heard.

Gloria Holloway, Director & Secretary ~ Friends of Florida Folk (FOFF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. For over a quarter of a century, FOFF's mission has been to identify, protect, preserve, encourage and promote the folk arts, including folk music. A state-wide calendar listing of folk events can be found in our monthly publication "FOFF Focus" and on our website.

promote and implement progressive politics locally by attending a Green Party of Hillsborough County meeting. Meetings are held 7:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at Sacred Grounds Coffee House, 4819 E Busch Blvd. in Tampa.

Contact Person: Melissa Schultz Telephone Number: 813-334-6614 Fax Number: 727-859-4359 Email Address: Melissa.Schultz@gal.fl.gov Every Child Deserves a Hand, and a Voice. Guardian ad Litem Needs You! Thousands of abused, neglected or abandoned children in our area need a voice in court. Every year in Hillsborough County, thousands of children are trapped in hopeless homelife situations. Even when they are removed by law enforcement, far too many of these children have no one to speak on their behalf in court. These abused, abandoned and neglected children face a judicial system that does not hear what is in their best interests. That is why Guardian ad Litem exists. And that is why Voices For Children works tirelessly on its behalf. You Could Become a Guardian ad Litem. If you are 19 years of age or older, have common sense, good judgment and a heart with the room to help one of these children, you could become a Guardian ad Litem. This volunteer work is vitally important to creating a successful future for the child you help. To become a Guardian ad Litem at 813-272-5110, or email Tami.Dodd@gal.fl.gov for more information. If not you, who? Visit vfcgal.org or call (813) 272-5110 today! -END- Melissa Schultz Volunteer Recruiting Guardian ad Litem Tampa, FL 33602 Melissa.Schultz@gal.fl.gov

Founded in March 1995. The part-time volunteer board is comprised of community members, early education experts, elected officials and business people. Membership also includes Head Start and Early Head Start parent representatives from the Head Start Policy Council. As a pure volunteer enterprise, the Foundation looks for novel ways to fulfill its mission and new members to join in the delivery of those activities, whether as Directors, project leaders or participants. Contact: Colleen Pruitt Head Start Foundation Board Member

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

~ KHCB is a non-profit organization that works to prevent litter, promote recycling and conservation, clean up and beautify our communities through action and education. We coordinate the Great American Cleanup and International Coastal Cleanup on a local level and have many other programs for volunteers to be involved with including Adopt-A-Road, Adopt-A-Shore, Adopt-A-Spot, our Annual Litter Index Survey, and beautification projects. To ensure the people living in our county understand the importance of litter prevention and recycling, we also give educaitonal presentations in schools and for Homeowners Association, Crime Watch groups, and other civic organizations throughout the year.

813-935-8441 ext, 228 813-915-0063 (fax) "There are a thousand ways to inspire a child"

~ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit achievement center that provides a broad range of individuals with access to therapy based activities, classes and structured programs developed and run by Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapists. KIB is a place where children, adults, and families with any level of needs and any level of income can participate in programs that are developed by skilled professionals. Fax 813-677-5029

Contact: Bridgette Puertas Media Coordinator La Leche League of Clearwater meets every third Wednesday at 7:00 PM and the first Thursday at 10:00AM of the month at the Church of the Good Shepherd Nursery in Dunedin, located at 639 Edgewater Drive. Call Susan Graham at 467-9559 or Heidi Buck at 787-5517 for more information on meetings or breastfeeding help or visit the La Leche League web site at www.lalecheleague.org and/or www.lllusa.org. La Leche League is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

The mission of the Lions Eye Institute Foundation is to support sight-related outreach, education, treatment and education. The Foundation supports the mission of the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research to restore sight and ultimately discover new cures for blinding eye diseases.