Organizations
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida
United Way of the Big Bend
American Red Cross Capital Area
Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County, Inc.
- hot lunches Monday through Friday, available for dining in the senior center or for delivery to the homebound
- yoga classes for all skill levels (open to all ages)
- social activities, especially for holidays
- guest speakers, generally per health and wellness or specifically representing area services agencies
- special events related to gardening and nature, art, music, dance, and games
- outreach and advocacy, assessing needs and working to match them with available services
- provision of laundry and cleaning supplies, fans, blankets
- on a limited basis, respite care, handyperson support, and friendly visitor arrangements
- local transportation services, such as to appointments
Apalachicola Artificial Reef Association
Friends of The Governor Stone Inc
Friends of Franklin County State Parks
Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves, Inc.
Franklin Needs, Inc.
Historic Apalachicola Foundation
Visit Panacea
If you are yearning to slow down and experience a historical, authentic “Old Florida” village, then meander south to Panacea. You’ll discover a coastal area steeped in rich maritime history, shaped by generations of proud families, who still work the water in the time-honored traditions of boat-building, shrimping, crabbing, and fishing.
Panacea, nestled between the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and Apalachicola National Forest, is considered a nature lover’s paradise. Towering pine forests, shady palmetto and hardwood hammocks, a bountiful freshwater lake, healthy tidal marshes, and pristine estuaries provide opportunities for bird and wildlife observation. The sweeping views are often so compelling you stop you in your tracks.