Guide to South Walton - Charity During the Holiday Season

One of the best parts of the holiday season can be found in the spirit of giving and sharing with friends, family and with those in need.  There are many ways to give in South Walton.  Make a difference for a family in need this year.

• Toys For Tots Drop Off Locations
  
  • PREMIER PROPERTY  10343 E. County Hwy 30A Seacrest Beach
  • CHERRY PEPPERS 3906 US Hwy 98 W Santa Rosa Beach
  • DESTIN REAL ESTATE COMPANY 3305 W. County Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Bech
  • DOOLEYMACK CONSTRUCTORS OF NWFL 122-2 Bishop-Tolbert Road Santa Rosa Beach
  • GRAYTON COAST PROPERTIES 133 DeFuniak Street Grayton Beach
  • 30A RESORTS LLC 170 E Scenic 30A Grayton Beach
  • SEAGROVE SELF STORAGE 4927 E CO Hwy 30A Seagrove BEach
  • SOUTHERN BEACH REALTY 1131 Mack Bayou Santa Rosa Beach
  • SUNSHINE MORTGAGE 3925 W. County Hwy 30A Suite F Santa Rosa Beach
  • BARRY VETERINARY HOSPITAL 29 South Shore Drive Miramar Beach
  • BEEF O BRADYS 9375 US HWY 98 Market Shops at Sandestin
  • PELICAN REAL ESTATE 42 Business Centre Miramar Beach
  • REMAX PARADISE PROPERTIES 12815 HWY 98 W #106 Miramar Beach
  • STARBUCKS Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin
    
• Caring and Sharing (see below) / North American Family Institute “Angel Tree” at The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) to benefit local children
  The Angel Tree is available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please stop by Station 3/Headquarters, located at 911 North CR 393, Santa Rosa Beach, where there will be 200+ Angels waiting to be chosen. All gifts will need to be returned before Thursday, December 18, 2008. If these times are not convenient for you, please call Diane Brown at 850-267-1298 for special time arrangements.  
  
• Caring and Sharing of Walton County
  A Member Agency of The United Way of Okaloosa - Walton Counties, the purpose of Caring and Sharing of Walton county is to provide food, clothing, medical, prescriptions, utilities, shelter assistance in emergency situations, and other miscellaneous needs to those in the local community. 
  **I was told they could not provide a list of local businesses who are designated drop off locations so check directly with local businesses or drop off your donations at one of the following Caring and Sharing offices:
  
  • Caring and Sharing - North Walton county
    1122 N 9th St # A, Defuniak Springs, 850-892-7656
  • Caring and Sharing - South Walton county
    112 Lynn Dr, Santa Rosa Beach 850-267-2866.
    
• Food For All Program at Publix Grocery Stores
  During the holiday season, Publix embraces the Food For All campaign. The funds raised are used to support programs designed to fight hunger on a local, regional, national and international level. Funds raised stay in the communities in which they were raised.  Throughout Publix's campaign, customers can contribute to the fund by purchasing contribution cards in varying amounts. In 2007, Publix customers and associates donated more than $1.6 million to the effort.
  Stop by a local Publix for more information or to donate. 
  Publix at WaterColor
  110 Watercolor Way (WaterColor Crossing), WaterColor - (850) 534-4565
  Publix at Grand Boulevard
  725 Grand Blvd, Sandestin (Grand Boulevard at Sandestin)- (850) 622-3772
  
• Donation/Thrift/Second Hand Stores
  
  • Goodwill 3223 US Highway 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach - (850) 622-0784
    
  • Haven House Thrift Store 3384 US Highway 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach. Phone: 850) 267-1061

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