Welaka, Florida

The Heart & Future of Our Welaka Community

Making A Real Impact Throughout Welaka, Florida

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501(c)(3) public charity EIN 83-2370985 Based in Welaka, Florida

Friends of Welaka volunteers gathered together at a community event

650+

Cats Spayed & Neutered

3000

Pounds of Trash Collected

700

Families Served

Friends of Welaka volunteers working together in the community

Who we are

Making A Real Impact Throughout Welaka, Florida

We are a non-profit organization that strives to make a positive difference in the area by providing local youth with educational resources and opportunities, preserving natural beauty and historic sites, and striving to create a greater sense of community through our outreach activities.

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Children planting and learning in the Children's Garden

Our Programs

Our Programs

We are committed to making meaningful improvements that will positively impact members of this vibrant region.

Our initiatives cover many areas dedicated to enriching community members’ lives in and around Welaka, Florida.

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Friends of Welaka volunteers supporting local students

Scholarship

Friends Of Welaka Scholarship

Empowering Futures Through Education

The Friends of Welaka Scholarship is designed to support students in their journey toward higher education or skill development.

This year, we will be looking for two (2) exceptional individuals who exemplify compassion, determination, and community spirit.

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Get Involved

Get Involved

There are different ways to make a positive impact and help those in need. We encourage everyone to contribute their unique ideas!

Whether you have something big or small, by joining us, you can be confident that your input will be valued highly and make a real difference. Get involved today; together, we can work harder to create a brighter future.

Volunteer

What’s your passion? We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit every interest.

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Donate

Your support goes directly towards helping us achieve our mission. Thanks to generous donors, we can continue our work and make a real impact within our community.

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Business Support

We are actively looking for businesses to support our endeavors in Welaka and the surrounding areas.

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In the community

Where Your Support Goes

A community cat at one of the Welaka feeding stations

Feral Cats

Three feeding stations, twice a day, every day — plus an established TNR program.

 Families together at a Children's Garden session

Community Garden

A weekly Children’s Garden where families learn, grow and connect.

 Volunteers gathered for a Friends of Welaka community clean-up

Community Clean up

A town-wide cleanup every quarter, and the annual Oakwood Cemetery cleanup.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance and improve the quality of life in the town of Welaka and its surrounding areas through community outreach, youth development, preservation, beautification, and education.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

Friends of Welaka is supported by a grant from the Frank V Oliver Jr Endowment at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.