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.
Friends of Welaka was established to meet the diverse needs of our community, not just in a material sense but also by providing unique opportunities and activities to our residents.
We wanted a way to give back to our wonderful town.
Our organization seeks to do its part in making Welaka a better place by allowing others to give back as well. Allowing members to participate in meaningful and rewarding programs helps build prideful connections between residents and the town they call home.
By utilizing resources close to Welaka, we can continually create new projects that will serve our community for years to come.
Laurie Porath, President
Patti Nielsen, Vice President
Janis Brown, Secretary
Lisa Teal, Treasurer
Harriet Van Slyke, Board Member
Scott Turnbull, Board Member
Kenny Pagano , Board Member
Mary Edwards, Board Member
Diana Gonsalez , Board Member
We are committed to making meaningful improvements that will positively impact members of this vibrant region. Our initiatives cover a wide range of areas dedicated to enriching community members’ lives in and around Welaka, Florida.
Friends of Welaka is supported by a grant from the Frank V Oliver Jr Endowment at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.