Active Disabled Americans, Inc.
225 Upper Matecumbe Rd.
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-2102
www.4ada.org
Mission: “Captain Mick Nealey, an experienced Keys captain and guide, has launched Active Disabled Americans dba Tranquil Adventures, a charter , tour and cruise operation. What sets this venture apart from others, however, is that it is configured to cater to people with disabilities, rather than just let them tag along if they can somehow get aboard. Nealey, founder and operator of Active Disabled Americans and a victim of polio at age 2, considers himself able bodied even though he sometimes uses a wheelchair himself. ‘I knew from an early age that I’d never be able to run as fast as the other kids,’ he said, ‘but I was always stronger. My disability never stopped me from doing anything I wanted.’ While other companies are interested in just taking you out for a boat ride, our company is dedicated to helping you enjoy a tranquil time while creating a memorable moment. We modify equipment to help with fishing, snorkeling, diving or paddling a kayak.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Admiral Handicapped Scuba Adventures, Inc.
1 Harbor Shores Rd.
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-1114
www.admiralcenter.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Battle In The Bay Dragon Boat Festival
133 Barry Ave. Ste. 1
Little Torch Key, FL 33042
(305) 766-1053
www.battleinthebay.org
Mission: With over 600 nonprofit organizations in Monroe County it is our goal to raise money for as many as possible by supporting local dragon boat teams in gathering pledges for the charity of their choice.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Big Pine Athletic Association
P.O. Box 430089
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-0292
Bpkpark@aol.com
Mission: “The Big Pine Athletic Association is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization that provides organized sports as well as other activities for youth. The BPAA has served the Lower Keys Community for over 25 years by organizing, promoting and providing the facili
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Florida Keys History of Diving Museum
P.O. Box 897
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-9737
info@divingmuseum.org
www.divingmuseum.org
Mission: “The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting artifacts, antiques, books, documents, photographs and oral history relative to the History of Diving. We tell the international story of man’s attempts to explore, understand and venture under the sea. We also celebrate the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this untold story.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Friends of the Islamorada Area State Parks
P.O. Box 236
Islamorada, FL 33036
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Heart Of The Keys Recreation Association, Inc.
810 33rd Street Bayside
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-4164
Mission: To provide a positive, safe, drug-free environment for Middle Keys youth ages 8-18 years of age.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-9737
305-664-9736 – Fax
www.DivingMuseum.org
Mission: The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting artifacts, antiques, books, documents, photographs and oral history relative to the History of Diving. We tell the international story of man’s attempts to explore, understand and venture under the sea. We also celebrate the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this untold story.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
International Women’s Flag Football Assoc.
1107 Key Plaza #233
Key West, FL 33040-4077
1-888-GO-IWFFA
iwffa@iwffa.com
http://iwffa.com/
Mission: The International Women’s Flag Football Association provides the opportunity for girls and women to develop teamwork and leadership skills while playing flag football. We promote healthy competition through fair play and good “sportship”. Regardless of race, nationality, age, economic status or sexual orientation, the IWFFA seeks to increase the understanding of football theory while promoting good health through physical play, and building self esteem and confidence through play calling and proper execution.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Islamorada Fishing & Conservation Trust, Inc.
104 Madeira Rd.
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-4735
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Island Dolphin Care
150 Lovelane Place
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-5884
Mission: “Providing recreational/educational and therapy services to children and their families having terminal, chronic ilnesses and/or disabilities.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Key West Community Sailing Center
705 Palm Ave
Key West FL 33040-7031
(305) 292-5993
commodore@keywestsailingcenter.org
www.keywestsailingcenter.org
Mission: The Key West Community Sailing Center’s mission, is to advance sailing education and encourage the public and sailors of all ages to experience the joy of sailing in a safe and fun environment.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Key West Police Athletic League
1604 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, 33
305-809-1087
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Key West Soccer Booster Association
6412 Maloney Avenue
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 797-3126
kwsoccerboosters@aol.com
Mission: “Supporting local boys soccer programs and providing under-privileged soccer players with shoes, equipment, uniform and travel expenses.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Key West Soccer Club
2100 Flagler Avenue
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 304-6058
www.kwsoccer.com/
Mission: “Fundraising for the regional and international travel and team expenses of local boys and girls soccer clubs.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Key West Track & Field Club
714 Southard Street
Key West FL 33040
(512) 417-5290
www.kwtfc.org
Mission: To raise money for area high school track and field teams and promote the sport of track and field within the local community.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Kids 4 Kids USA
711 Barcelona Road
Key Largo, FL 33070
(305) 394-1459
www.kids4kidstri.com
Mission: 1) To host fun, INCLUSIVE athletic events for ALL KIDS that raise both funds and awareness for adaptive sports. 2) To support other local charities that provide adaptive sports, equipment or access to physical activities for children with special needs.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Marathon Recreation Center
P.O. Box 500836
Marathon, FL 33050
Marathon Yacht Club Educational Foundation
825 33rd Street Gulf
Marathon, FL 33050
www.mycef.education.org
Mission: To provide affordable sailing instruction to the community of the middle keys.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Mark Sorensen Youth Sailing Program
P.O. Box 373154
Key Largo, FL 33037
305-747-2600
Contact: info@msysp.org
Website: www.msysp.org
Mission: The Program’s objective is to promote youth sailing as a safe recreational and competitive sport. MSYSP offers year-round sailing instruction to children ages 7 through 17 that live in the Upper Keys and South Dade areas. As part of the mission to promote youth sailing, the organization regularly offers at-risk and underprivileged children from these areas the opportunity to attend programs at no cost or at significantly reduced tuition.
501(c)3 Public Charity: Yes
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Middle Keys Experimental Aircraft Association
PO Box 523167
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 745-8355
www.eaa1241.org
Outward Bound Discovery Key Largo
Pigeon Key Foundation
P.O. Box 500130
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-0025
pigeonkey@aol.com
www.pigeonkey.net
Mission: The Pigeon Key Foundation & Marine Science Center located on Pigeon Key, underneath the old seven-mile bridge, in the heart of the Florida Keys. We are a 501©3 not-for-for-profit organization whse mission is three fold: First, to make the Island available to the community, projects, programs and activities that is generally though of as being beneficial to the citizens of Monroe County. Second, to utilize the facilities at Pigeon Key as an open campus for delivering education to youth and the general public about the historical, environmental, and cultural significance of the Florida Keys. Lastly, to operate the Island’s affairs in such a manner to ensure its future economic viability, paying particular attention tot he requirements of maintaining its historical structures.
Protect Key West And The Florida Keys, Inc.
Reef Environmental Education Foundation
Reef Environmental Education Foundation
98300 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 852-0030
giving@REEF.org
www.REEF.org
Mission: REEF was founded in 1990 out of a growing concern about the health of the marine environment, and the desire to provide the public ways to contribute to the understanding and protection of marine populations. REEF has expanded to protect biodiversity and ocean life worldwide, by actively engaging and inspiring the public through citizen science, education, and partnerships with the scientific community. REEF’s strategic partnerships with government agencies, scientific and academic institutions, the non-profit sector, the dive industry, and local communities amplify the efforts of individual volunteers, allowing them to make significant contributions to ongoing conservation projects. REEF serves the Florida Keys and visitors by providing educational programming for all ages on fish identification, invasive species prevention, endangered species and conservation awareness.
Special Olympics Florida Monroe County
1915 Don Wickham Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
(305) 923-0288
www.specialolympicsflorida.org/monroe
Mission: To provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
The Jose Wejebe Memorial Foundation
30971 Avenue A
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 396-7178
www.josewejebefoundation.org
Mission: To honor Jose’s legacy by matching his passion for conservation, education, and making fishing dreams come true for individuals with life impacting challenges.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
The Redbone, Inc.
200 Industrial Dr.
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-2002
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Upper Keys Athletic Association
101640 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-1444
Mission: We are a group of volunteers that want to teach children the fun of sports, the opportunity to work with others, to be guided tobe safety conscious and win or lose gracefully.
Women’s World Invitational Fly Championship, Inc.
81250 U.S. 1, # 2
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-5423
World Sailfish Championship
2120 Range Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
727-631-0072 Ext. 541
727-450-2177 – Fax
www.Worldsailfish.com
YMCA of Key West
1011 Virginia Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 295-9622
www.ymcaofkeywest.org
Mission: School-age child care, gymnastics, sports leagues, swim lessons, adult fitness focusing and other programs focusing on Y values.
