Charities in Brevard County
Looking for charities to support in Brevard County that will directly impact the county? There are many, many wonderful community-based local charities to support in the Space Coast! Whether you want to give of your time through volunteer opportunities or resources, here is a brief list of some of the best charities to support in Brevard County.
Boys and Girls club of Central Florida – Brevard County
With branches in Melbourne and Cocoa Beach, the Boys and Girls Club provides a caring and safe place for kids ages 6 to 18 from the region’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. It costs little to nothing for families to join and provides programming that encourages kids to excel in school and become healthy individuals, leading productive lives.
Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida
The Humane Society of Brevard County and The Brevard Zoo
The Humane Society of Brevard County relies on caring individuals with a love for animals to support their mission of caring for the homeless furry friends of the county. They are always accepting a variety of supplies to support the care of the many animals they receive in addition to financial donations. If you’d like to be a volunteer, visit their website to find out ways in which to give of your time. If animals are your passion, the Brevard Zoo is another fantastic way to give back.
The Humane Society of Brevard County
Rolling Readers Space Coast Inc.
Rolling Readers is a literacy organization aimed at pairing elementary students with book and helpful adults to create lifelong readers. In 30 minutes to an hour each week, volunteers work with individual students or in groups to assist children to develop strong reading skills. There are several ways to get involved and donate.
The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse and Brevard Symphony Orchestra
With several ways to get involved from volunteering as an usher to giving financially, the playhouse and orchestra both support the arts and culture of the community in very creative ways.
The Brevard Schools Foundation
With so many opportunities to support the education system in Brevard, there’s something for everyone. If you’re interesting in volunteering time or resources, visit their website for a plethora of ways to do that.
The Brevard Schools Foundation
Brevard C.A.R.E.S.
Brevard C.A.R.E.S. focuses on child abuse prevention and family preservation. FInancial gifts go directly to promoting these two goals in a variety of ways. Since their inception and the support of donors and volunteers, they’ve assisted over 15,000 children and their families in Brevard County.
Nana’s House
Nana’s House supports the foster care system of Brevard by providing housing and all around care for foster families. An extensive list of donation needs for families can be found on the website, as well as a host of other ways to get involved.
Many other charities in the Space Coast benefit from the support of local residents. Please consider searching for ones that are a great fit for you. Make your own list of the best charities to support in the Space Coast and share it with others!
