Our Philanthropic Efforts

Jacksonville Women’s Golf Association members have a history of generously contributing to many charitable groups in the Northeast Florida area through financial contributions. In the past decade alone JWGA has raised nearly $70,000 for worthy charities across our area.

Over the years these funds have supported local cancer events,The Wounded Warriors, Birdies for the Brave, The Hubbard House, The Florida State Women’s Golf Association’s Scholarship Fund, and, through volunteerism, for Greater Jacksonville Open, The TPC Players Championship and the First Tee of North Florida.

In 2015, a decision was made to rotate four NE Florida counties. Each year the JWGA members from that county select the charity for a given year. All charities are  tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organizations. The four counties are:  St. John’s, Nassau, Clay and Duval and rotation is in that order.  Below is a list of those charities.

The Hubbard House serves Duval and Baker Counties. Hubbard House is a full-service certified domestic violence center that has answered more than 108,750 hotline calls and sheltered more than 47,000 survivors and their children in its life-saving and life-changing 45-year history. Each year, Hubbard House serves up to 5,000 domestic violence victims – adults and children – and receives generous support from the community.

The victims and children who come to shelter are provided with warm beds, hot meals and personal amenities. Counseling and group support are made available to every sheltered family member, both adults and their children. Victims also receive services from a victim advocate who helps them to avail themselves of public resources and housing assistance. Services from a court advocate and job coach are also available. Shelter and services are always free to victims, and the goals are always the same: victim safety and empowerment.

The Way Free Medical Clinic’s provides 100% free medical care for the uninsured, low-income residents of Clay Country. Their mission is to improve the overall health of Clay County by providing residents with a staff of dedicated community minded professionals and volunteers who together make a difference.

Their efforts provide accessible, affordable healthcare for thousands of Clay County residents through a coordinated system and network providers. The Way is funded 100% by donations and provides primary care, well woman and prenatal care, diabetes care and through its partnerships helps those with vision and hearing conditions.

Nassau County Humane Society serves Northeast Florida and beyond from their rescue facility based in Fernandina Beach. NHS is dedicated to the humane treatment of all animals; to alleviate their suffering and neglect, to support the human-animal bond, and to foster an environment in which people respect all living creatures.

NHS supports pet adoption, animal-assisted therapy and pet care education. NHS’s outreach spay and neuter program along with it’s socialization and medical care, including heart worm treatment, provides the ultimate care for their rescues until they find their forever homes.NHS also provides animal-control services for the City of Fernandina Beach.