Each year the Club’s Charity Committee conducts a survey to determine which Charity organizations have the support of Club’s members. To be considered, a charity must be a registered 501.C3 non-profit in Florida and provide services in the local area. Using survey feedback, the committee develops a recommendation for a “Giving Plan” which is presented to the Executive Committee. The Giving Plan includes direct cash donations, member fundraising events and food and clothing drives.!
2023
The Villages Parot Head Club donated over $940,000 to local charities in 2023. The donations come from volunteer hours worked which are calculated at a rate of $29.41 per hour; blood donated calculated at $40 per pint; donated food, school supplies, toys, and household goods; and lots of cash which comes from our sale of 50/50 tickets, annual Poker Run and Cody's fundraisers. Listed below are Charities who received these donations:
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Alzheimer’s Association. The Longest Day
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Angel Wigs of Hope
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Center Hill Children’s Mission
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Combat Vets to Careers
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Food Pantries
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Help Agency/SOZO Kids
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It Takes a Village
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Lone Palm Foundation
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Ocala SPCA
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Operation Shoebox
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Patriot Service Dogs
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Project SOS
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Refuge at Jumper Creek
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Shepards Lighthouse
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Sons of American Legion
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Special Olympics
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St. Theresa Soup Kitchen
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Toys for Tots
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Tri-County Women Veterans
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Veterans Helping Veterans
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Wildwood Middle High School
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Wildwood Soup Kitchen
