Help and be helped
Animals
Animal Rescue Movement, P.O. Box 30435, Doctors Inlet, FL 32030. A no-kill shelter for homeless cats and dogs in the Clay/Duval area. Need blankets, crates, scoopable cat litter, cat/dog toys, gift certificates to Lowe’s, Target, etc. (904) 233-6611, www.animalrescuemovement.org.
Big Oak Wolf Sanctuary. Provides permanent sanctuary for abused and unlawfully obtained/owned wolves. Need monetary donations. info@bigoakwolfsanctuary.org.
Caboodle Ranch, P.O. Box 299, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004. Nonprofit cat rescue society provides a 30-acre area for cats whose owners can no longer care for them or who have been rescued after being abandoned. The monthly food bill for the more than 350 felines is about $3,500. Need monetary donations and Wal-Mart gift cards. (850) 971-4417, www.caboodleranch.com.
Clay County Humane Society, 2230 Filmore St., Orange Park, FL 32065. Provides affordable veterinary care, indigent care, and has a wildlife rehabilitation program, pet therapy teams and a disaster response team. Needs monetary donations, cleaning supplies, towels, blankets, pet food and cat litter. (904) 276-7729 (276-SPAY).
Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team (GREAT Rescue of Northeast Florida), P.O. Box 600878, Jacksonville, FL 32260. Rescues and provides medical and other help to golden retrievers abandoned, stray or otherwise homeless. Needs funding and foster families to help ease the transition from shelters to new homes. (904) 501-6899, www.greatrescue.org.
Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. An animal rescue organization serving companion animals on the First Coast. Need thick towels, plain white towels, blankets, large and medium-size King toys. No sheets, pillowcases or rugs. (904) 725-8766, ext. 200, www.jaxhumane.org.
K&C Pet Rescue and Adoption, 9160 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32220. No-kill shelter. Needs dog and cat food, money, cat litter, mops, brooms, bleach and cleaning supplies. (904) 545-2502.
Nassau Humane Society, 671 Airport Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. Animal rescue. Need bleach, paper towels, scoopable cat litter, cat and dog treats, gently used towels, leashes, disinfectable toys and chicken baby food. (904) 321-1647, www.nassauhumanesociety.com.
Pet Rescue North, P.O. Box 28574, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Benefits the No-Kill, Safe Animal Shelter. (904) 346-6412, www.petrescuenorth.com.
Ratbone Rescues, P.O. Box 3237, Seminole, FL 33775-3237. A nonprofit that rescues and provides medical assistance to rat terriers in need of foster care, medical care and homes. Needs foster homes and funds. ratbonerescues@ratbonerescues.com.
Rescuing Animals in Nassau, c/o RAIN Humane SPCA, P.O. Box 587, Callahan, FL 32011. Serves special needs animals who may otherwise be euthanized. Need bedding, dog and cat toys and food, cat litter, hay, cleaning supplies, tarps, building supplies and fencing. (904) 879-5861.
Safe Animal Shelter, 2913 County Road 220, Middleburg, FL 32068. A no-kill shelter. Need monetary donations; anything over $20 can be placed in honor or memory of someone. (904) 276-7233, www.safeanimalshelter.com.
Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club, 221 N. Hogan St. No. 219, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Rehabilitates and finds new homes for strays in the Springfield area. Needs cash donations, dog and cat food, dog and cat crates and pet toys. (904) 485-6597.
Wildlife Rescue Coalition of Northeast Florida, 6853 Seaboard Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32244. Treats and rehabilitates orphaned, injured and displaced wildlife in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, Baker, Putnam and Flagler counties. (904) 779-5569, www.wildlifecoalition.com.
Children
Action Sports Medicine Foundation. Bikes and Boards for Kids accepts old bikes, skateboards and safety gear to benefit the Children’s Home Society. www.asmfjax.com.
AngelAid, P.O. Box 47527, Jacksonville, FL 32247. Provides for area children who are terminally or critically ill or in a life-threatening situation. Need monetary donations. (904) 398-6888, www.angelaid.com.
American Legion Post 194 “Kids Safe Zone,†1029 W. Pearl St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Serves needy children ages 6-12 and St. Johns County veterans in need. Need children’s toys, school supplies and food supplies. (904) 377-4159.
Baker County Teen Court, 19 W. Macclenny Ave., Suite 109, Macclenny, FL 32063. An early intervention community resource for first-time juvenile offenders. (904) 424-5085, www.neflateencourt.com.
Books-a-Go Go, 10076 Heather Lake Court W., Jacksonville, FL 32256. Collects new and used children’s books for children from low income families and distributed through schools and organizations that serve these children. Need monetary donations or drop off books at the book donation bins in the children’s section of all Duval and St. Johns county libraries. (904) 635-6893, www.booksagogo.org.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, 1300 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 310, Jacksonville, FL 32207. To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. (904) 396-4435 or www.bgcnf.org.
Boys’ Home Association Family Services, 2354 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211. Provides mental health and case management services for at-risk children and their families. Need grocery gift cards, transportation vouches and cash donations. (904) 421-6007, www.jaxboyshome.org.
Brave Kids, 151 Sawgrass Corners Drive, Suite 204J, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Serves children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses, disabilities and special needs. (904) 280-1895, www.bravekids.org.
Child Alert Center Charities, 4600 Touchton Road, Suite 1150, Jacksonville, FL 32246. Focuses on children’s well-being by promoting safety and bringing awareness to the public in the event a child should go missing. (904) 328-9053.
Children’s Home Society, Buckner Division, 3027 San Diego Road, Jacksonville. Works to restore and strengthen families through adoption, foster care and child abuse-prevention programs. Need food and household items. (904) 493-7738.
Communities in Schools, 3100 University Blvd. S., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Works with at-risk students in schools to help them learn, stay in school and prepare for life. Volunteers are needed to read with elementary school students; mentors are needed for middle and high school students; donations of food items are needed. (904) 354-5918.
Community Connections of Jacksonville, 327 E. Duval St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Fulfills holiday wishes for children through age 16. List of needs on Web site. (904) 350-9949, www.communityconnectionsjax.org.
Daniel Kids, 4203 Southpoint Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. For abused, abandoned and neglected children. Need new toys, new stuffed animals, gift cards, MP3 players and food. Adopt a child’s wish list. (904) 296-1055, ext. 1007, www.danielkids.org/sites/web.
Dreams Come True, 6803 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Fulfills the dreams of area children battling life-threatening illnesses. Need monetary donations and gift cards. Upcoming benefits: The Community Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 11-12, Flrida Theatre, (904) 355-2787; Christ Church Nutcracker, Dec. 12, University of North Florida, (904) 280-9700. (904) 296-3030, www.dreamscometrue.org.
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, 1000 Shearer St., Jacksonville, FL 32205. Need monetary donations for uniforms, badge recognitions, camp and registration fees. (904) 388-4653, www.girlscouts-gateway.org.
Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida, P.O. Box 5028, Jacksonville, FL 32247. Relies on volunteers to help coach various programs. Need volunteers and monetary donations. (203) 215-4543, www.gotrneflorida.org.
Jacksonville’s Children’s Chorus, 3947 Boulevard Center Drive, Suite 108, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Holiday CD Project to benefit area abused children, CD available for $12. (904) 346-1636, www.jaxchildrenschorus.com, www.voicesforchildrenjax.org.
Jacksonville Youth Sanctuary, 4570 St. Johns Ave., Suite 3, Jacksonville, FL 32210. Provides services to abused and neglected youths ages 15-17 who have not worked out well in traditional foster homes. Need gift cards for various stores, remote control cars, cologne/perfume sets, candy, cell phones, electronics and bath products. (904) 993-6079, www.jaxyouth.org.
John P. Hall Sr. Charities, P.O. Box 395, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Serves children 12 years and younger. Need monetary donations. (904) 284-7398.
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation, covering Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties. Need new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations. (904) 375-1635, www.jacksonville-fl.toysfortots.org.
Operation Christmas Child, shoeboxes for needy children across the globe, Promise Land Baptist Church, 10343 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. Collection week is Nov. 16-23. (904) 288-6774, www.samaritanspurse.org.
The Sanctuary on 8th Street, P.O. Box 3301, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Provides opportunities for inner-city children to find a path out of poverty. Needs outdoor play equipment and cash donations. (904) 356-3588.
Smiles From Austin Foundation, 10453 Inverness Drive, Jacksonville FL 32257. Provides Elmo toys to children battling life-threatening illnesses.
Www.smilesfromaustin.com.
Youth Crisis Center â€" The Safe Place, 3015 Parental Home Road. Helps children ages 10-17. Need coats, sweaters, jeans, athletic shoes and socks, games, watches, stationery, journals, movie and event tickets, video games, videos (rated G or PG-13), arts and crafts materials, personal care items and small stuffed animals. (904) 720-0002, www.ycc.org.