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Our mission is to strengthen Franklin County Schools through advocacy, investment of resources, community involvement and programs supporting teachers, guiding students to optimize their scholastic success. Our vision is to facilitate community support with teacher and student needs fostering an environment to encourage future effective leaders for Franklin County, Florida and beyond.

Our mission: To end litter, increase recycling, and help beautify Franklin County Florida.

Apalachicola Main Street is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the downtown district of Apalachicola with sound economic development that promotes a sustainable future while preserving the district’s historical significance and commitment to quality of life in our community. In 2020, we committed to actively promoting the district’s diverse historical and cultural heritage as part of the implementation of our mission. We also host two signature events each year, the Independence Eve Fireworks Celebration on July 3rd and the Apalachicola Community Easter Egg Hunt. We are a state and nationally accredited Main Street program. Learn more at http://www.DowntownApalachicola.com

Maternal and Child Health/social service agency for pregnant women and babies under 3 years of age.

We exist to help grow healthy children, parents, and the relationship between them. We envision a Northwest Florida where all children receive world-class early education and care thereby being fully prepared to learn upon entering Kindergarten. Learn more about the services and programs we offer at www.elcnwf.org.

Since August 2016, ECCC ("E Triple C") has been a bridge, connecting seniors to their community and to its system of support services.  Working from the Holy Family Senior Center in Apalachicola, the ECCC is staffed by several part-time cooks, many generous volunteers, and a Director who manages operations and coordinates with fellow members of an oversight Board for planning, funding, and direction. ECCC services are available to Franklin County seniors over age 60, and they have included:

• hot lunches Monday through Friday, available for dining in the senior center or for delivery to the homebound
• yoga classes for all skill levels (open to all ages)
• social activities, especially for holidays
• guest speakers, generally per health and wellness or specifically representing area services agencies
• special events related to gardening and nature, art, music, dance, and games
• outreach and advocacy, assessing needs and working to match them with available services
• provision of laundry and cleaning supplies, fans, blankets
• on a limited basis, respite care, handyperson support, and friendly visitor arrangements
• local transportation services, such as to appointments

ECCC is funded in part by the City of Apalachicola, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and the Area Agency on Aging of North Florida.  As well, they rely heavily upon proceeds from community-based fundraising and ad hoc charitable donations. To see ECCC in action, visit their FaceBook page, found as "Eccc - E Triple C". To learn more about ECCC, click below: ECCC home page More About ECCC Contact information How to donate And please, if you or someone you know needs assistance in Franklin County, Florida, then call or email: 850-370-0116 ecccfranklin@gmail.com

SHBB is the food bank serving 16 counties in North Florida. With a focus on serving food to insecure individuals, SHBB distributes nutritious food to over 10,000 households a month in Franklin County.

Non-profit group providing fundraising support for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department. The Oyster Cook-Off is our one BIG event. Saturday January 13th 2017 at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola.

The Supporters of St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, Incorporated meet the third Thursday of each month.     Tuesday  Oct. 10 Wild Week -Focus on Photography-Wildlife & Birds Wednesday Oct. 11 Wild Week - Focus on Wildlife & Birds through a digiscope Thursday  Oct. 12 Wild Week- Focus on Endangered species-Red Wolves Friday  Oct. 13 Wild Week -Focus on Photography- Birds & Wildlife Wednesday Nov. 1 Wednesday Nov. 8 Wednesday Dec. 6 Wednesday Dec. 20 Wednesday Jan. 3 Refuge 50th Birthday Tour- meet historic island figures Wednesday  Feb.14 Valentines Day Tour- learn why we love the Refuge Wednesday Feb.28 Saturday  March 3 World Wildlife Day Tour Wednesday March 21 Wednesday April 11 National Bicycle Day tour -trail bike tour of the island Saturday  April 21  Earth Day Tour Saturday May 5 International Migratory Bird Day & See a Monarch Day All tours are led by volunteers. Tours leave from Indian Pass Boat Ramp no later than 8:45 AM Eastern time. Tours are limited to 20 people. No charge for the tour, but there is a cost of $10 per person payable in cash to the commercial shuttle service. Please join us. For more information please visit our web site. Reservations are mandatory & must be made on-line at < https://www.stvincentfriends.com/>

Come and take a drive on the ”Wild Side” along Florida’s Big Bend Scenic Byway where theme parks and bright lights give way to horizons of towering pines and blue-green Gulf waters. The “Bend” is where Florida’s Gulf Coast curves westward, sheltering vast seagrass beds, marshes, winding rivers, sugar-sand beaches, deep forests, and crystal-clear springs. The unparalleled natural bounty and beauty of the Bend have attracted visitors since 15,000 BC. While traveling on the Byway, visitors can explore the natural resources which have supported and sustained the lives and the livelihoods of generations past and present. Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city, welcomes travelers to this 220-mile natural wonderland where wildlife outnumbers people. Over 300 species of birds, 2,500 plant species, and more carnivorous plants (30) than any similarly sized area in the world call the Bend home. The Forest and Coastal Trails, offering two distinct experiences, culminate in a two-day drive unlike any other.

The mission of the Apalachicola Artificial Reef Association (AARA) is to expand artificial reef structures promoting an ecologically stable marine environment in both state and federal waters off the coast of Apalachicola, Florida to increase conservation, recreation, research and educational opportunities. Grayson Shepard-President, Tommy Robinson VP, Bill Mudd – Secretary, Kathy Robinson Treasurer, Nikkie Cox, Donna Duncan, Jim Brown, David Fowlkes – board members Apalachicola Artificial Reef Association is a (501c3 nonprofit)

Rock by the Sea, Inc. is dedicated to organizing music festivals and events to raise money to assist deserving charities who provide direct services to those in need. Every Rock by the Sea event is an intimate showcase of music designed to bring people together for the love of music and the common goal of helping these charities. Rock by the Sea is led completely by volunteers, has no employees. It is a community, a family...of volunteers, musicians, charities and fans of music who travel from all over the country to attend these events.  All donating their time, talents and dollars in pursuit of making a difference while having a GREAT time. Over 38 states have been represented and just over  80 bands and singer/songwriters have participated in our events or contributed to one of the seven Christmas CDs we have produced. Each event is about more than just the charity.  Its about discovering your new favorite band and hanging out with them.  Its about talking to people or their parents who have benefited from our efforts.  Its about making new friends and bringing your old ones into a community of some pretty fantastic people and talent you don't get to hear on the radio anymore. It does the soul some good. Everyone is happy to be at the event, happy to be a part of it and happy to be able to help. RBTS is in its 12th year with its annual showcase event at St. George Island. The purpose if the charity is to raise funds for children's issues. RBTS has donated over $500,000 to charities since 2007. The 2018 SGI event May 9-13 will have 30 musical acts of songwriters and touring musicians who donate their time. This year's event has fans from 28 states and two foreign countries. RBTS sponsors "Music As A Second Language:" at the Franklin County Public Library. Sponsor opportunities are available.

This organization was founded in 1988 by Marie Marshall and others to tackle community projects such preserving precious community assets like the restoration of the gazebo in Lafayette Park, and the Fry-Conter House and bringing prominent traveling exhibits such as the Smithsonian's "The Way We Worked" to Apalachicola.

Local non-profit organization.

HAPPI's vision is that Apalachicola value and preserve its historic character and plat, both to assure that those are saved for future generations and to provide our region with the ongoing economic benefits of historic tourism. The mission is to inspire the citizens and officials of Apalachicola to embrace our City's historic significance, to encourage legislative, regulatory and other protections for our City's historic assets, to build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.

The State's oldest maritime event is scheduled for November 3rd & November 4th, 2017.Come enjoy the blessing of the fleet, redfish run, oyster shucking and oyster eating events, the blue crab races, grand parade, Large Carnival and live musical entertainment. We also have over 100 Arts and Crafts exhibitors and local fresh seafood. Friday headliner Christian Group I Am They , Headline Entertainment Saturday November 4th at 8:30 Jerrod Neimann   The Carnival Only will run Thursday November 2nd 6-11pm , Friday November 3rd 10-11pm, Sat. November 4th 10-11pm . The Florida Seafood Festival will only Be open Friday November 3rd and Saturday November 4th

The Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation is the fundraising arm for the Weems Memorial Hospital. The Foundation's goal is to develop philanthropic support of Weems Memorial Hospital and to actively support Weems' desire to serve our community and it's visitors with the most up-to-the minute medical technology and knowledge. The Foundation also seeks to improve the community's quality and quantity of life with the preventative teaching and resources for medical information. The Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), tax-exempt, non-profit foundation. All contributions are 100% tax-deductible.

The Carrabelle History Museum is housed in a historic building, that for 75 years, was Carrabelle's City Hall. Now a museum, its mission is to preserve the history and culture of Carrabelle and the surrounding Forgotten Coast. Personal memorabilia and local artifacts tell the story of Carrabelle from the eyes and ears of its long term residents. Exhibit items include ancient Native America pottery shards and artifacts, fascinating fossils, tools and other artifacts from the turpentine, lumber and commercial fishing industries, nautical artifacts and history, and a Civil war display... and an endless supply of fascinating stories. The museum also has an exhibit about the steamship “SS Tarpon” which served the city with weekly visits from 1902 to 1937 including the amazing tale of its deadly wreck and the men who survived it. And the original World's Smallest Police Station can be found on display right inside the Carrabelle History Museum. Museum & Gift Shop Hours: Wednesday 12-5 pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10 am-5 pm Sunday 12-5 pm Contact us at carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com or 850-697-2141.

Mardi Gras has gone to the Dogs! In the Fall of 2010, a group of animal-loving, fun-loving folks in the small, coastal town of Apalachicola, Florida, decided to renew an old tradition. At the dawn of the 20th Century, Apalachicola celebrated Mardi Gras in much the same way as other bigger Gulf cities like New Orleans and Mobile. This tradition eventually fell by the wayside. But Mardi Gras in Apalachicola has made a comeback in the form of a “Barkus” Parade, a procession of costumed canines and their owners, Zydeco music, and lots of beads. The annual Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade is held the last Saturday of February in downtown Apalachicola starting at 1:00 pm. Each year there is a unique and fun theme for costumes and decorations. Come and celebrate Mardi Gras Apalach style with a street festival and parade of costumed folks and their dogs. The festivities will start at 11:00 am at Riverfront Park with live entertainment, local food vendors and a variety of arts and craft vendors to enjoy while strolling through the park. The parade of costumed dogs and their people, decorated golf carts and boats, and walkers begins at 1:00 pm. The parade begins at Riverfront Park and winds through town, ending back at the park where the party will continue. The King and Queen of Apalachicola’s Mardi Gras parade are always shelter animals who are ready for a forever home. As always, they will have a place of honor in the parade. In the tradition of the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, profits from the parade will be donated to help care for the animals of the Forgotten Coast of Florida. For this year’s theme and additional information, check us out on our website:: https://saltybarkers.org/ or on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MardiGrasBarkusParade/. Other questions? Contact us at 850-624-8085 or apalachdogs@gmail.com. In addition to private events, the Krewe participates in other parades and hosts fundraisers. Membership is open to anyone who loves animals and likes to have fun.   Lassiez Les BONE Temps Rouler