Meridian, a private, non-profit organization, has its roots in the community mental health movement that began in the 1960’s to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and treatment for those affected to the local level. Created as a tax-exempt entity in 1972, Meridian has been a part of the lives of thousands as we provide a safety net for those in crisis, a source of effective treatment, and a contributor to the health of the entire community. Our mission – To promote the health, recovery, and well-being of those affected by mental illness and substance use disorders through prevention, coordinated treatment, and supportive services – is evident in all we do; from developing a continuum of treatment services that are evidence-based for a range of illnesses to participating in our communities as a partner in enhancing the quality of life. We are guided by values laid down by our volunteer Board of Directors and our vision, a community in which hope, recovery, and wellness are within everyone’s reach. If you receive services at Meridian, or are touched by us at a community event we hope you experience the commitment, dedication and passion every member of staff brings to our mission. It is our goal to improve the wellbeing and health of our patients and community.

You Thrive Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing an array of services to children and families to improve overall well being and quality of life. Service areas include Head Start/Early Head Start, Meals on Wheels and Case Management for the Elderly, Weatherization of Homes, Energy Assistance, Emergency and Supportive Services, Family Self-Sufficiency Case Management, Financial Literacy, Affordable Housing, Transportation for the Disadvantaged, Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Hernando County, and much more! The corporate office is located in Brooksville, FL with locations throughout Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Polk, Sumter, Lake, Hillsborough, and Volusia counties.

Kids Central Incorporated is the nonprofit lead agency that coordinates a community-based system of care for abused, neglected and abandoned children and their families. Kids Central is committed to promoting the welfare of children through abuse/neglect prevention services, in-home care, foster care, and adoption and services Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter counties in Florida.

HPCNEF is the Northeast Florida region’s leading resource for healthcare utilization data, population health data, information on evidence-based best practices, and timely and unbiased health policy information. HPCNEF has long-standing professional partnerships with various entities throughout the northeast Florida region and the state, including local health departments, hospitals, nursing homes, behavioral health facilities, health and social service non-profits, city and county government agencies, and colleges and universities. Additionally, as a publicly authorized yet autonomous, tax-exempt non-profit corporation, HPCNEF is a strong bridge and connector between public health and the private healthcare industry – offering an ideal platform and serving as a neutral convener to foster and facilitate public-private partnerships. HPCNEF offers a variety of products and services in the following areas: Our Products ◾ Health Needs Assessments ◾ Health Impact Assessments ◾ Healthcare utilization reports for hospitals and nursing homes in Northeast Florida ◾ Strategic Plans Our Services ◽ Health Planning ◽ Community Engagement ◽ Strategic Planning ◽ Program Planning, Development, and Evaluation ◽ Fiscal Management ◽ Grant Research, Procurement, and Administration ◽ Data Collection, Analysis, Interpretation, and Reporting ◽ Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping

CareerSource Pasco Hernando is an enterprise sponsored by the Pasco Hernando Workforce Board, Inc. CareerSource serves as the area's One-Stop venue for meeting both employer and employee needs. CareerSource Pasco Hernando provides recruitment and employment services to employees and job seekers in Pasco and Hernando counties. Our goal is to help people find great jobs and employers to find great people. CareerSource Pasco Hernando works in partnership with many organizations to link training, job development, and placement activities in one location to serve our customers in the most efficient manner.

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST INC is a company based out of 1564 N MEADOWCREST BLVD, CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida, United States.

Mission Statement The purpose of the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. is to prepare children in our counties to enter and succeed in school. The Coalition helps low to moderate income families receive assistance through the School Readiness (subsidized child care) program. Eligible families may earn up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and must be either working or in school full-time. The Coalition also enrolls children in the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program, free for every Florida 4 year old who is 4 years of age on or before September 1st of the program year. The Coalition also offers free professional development opportunities for child care providers and early intervention services for children. View more information about the Coalition at www.PHELC.org

Tender Care, Inc. is a loving daycare for children with special medical needs. It is our mission to provide the best possible care to the medically dependent pediatric population. We have several locations in Broward, Hernando, Dunnellon, and St. John's County, Florida. In addition to skilled nursing, we also offer Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Respiratory therapies. Tender Care also provides transportation services to pick-up and drop-off the children from our facility. We are open 12 hours a day, 5-7 days a week.

At Senior Helpers® our goal is to help seniors remain in their homes despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges. We are a premier provider of in-home senior assistance and operate through more than 320 franchised and company-owned locations across 43 states, Canada and Australia. Since 2002 we have cared for tens of thousands of seniors. Senior Helpers is proud to lead the industry in providing specialized training for our team members, such as Senior Gems® that certifies our caregivers in Alzheimer's and Dementia care, and the industry’s first formal Parkinson's Care training program. Our team members believe that their work is meaningful. Senior Helpers is the first and only national in-home care provider to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as a best place to work. That's Senior Care, Only Better. There are many rewarding roles available with Senior Helpers, ranging from corporate careers at our national headquarters to managerial, administrative and care giving roles in local offices. In national surveys, 95% of our team members confirm that working with Senior Helpers has special meaning. We truly are a #GreatPlace2Work. If you’re considering working for a company where your work matters, consider Senior Helpers.

Accessibility Services Inc., or sometimes called ASI, is the leading provider in assistive technology and door automation throughout the state of Florida. Some of our clients include; School Districts, universities and colleges, department stores and the Veterans Administration hospitals in Florida. Our staff is trained to evaluate, install and service all of the products we represent. Whenever possible, we work with the therapists, case managers and caregivers during the evaluation process, offering our experiences and expertise to provide the client with the appropriate equipment.

United Way of North Central Florida has been a staple in the community since 1957. We serve a six-county area that includes Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties. In our 63 years, we have raised nearly $100 million for the region. Our mission is to positively impact the education, health and financial stability of the people living in our region. Our Community Investment Fund supports 35 local partner programs across 26 agencies. Since 2011, we have consistently received four out of four starts from Charity Navigator for accountability and transparency. We have also been awarded a gold rating for GuideStar. For more information on how you can Live United, visit us at www.unitedwayncfl.org.

In 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an "unconditional war on poverty" and created the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act. Working with the poverty task force created by Kennedy, President Johnson created the Office of Economic Opportunity to administer a wide variety of poverty prevention and alleviation programs created under the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act. Community Action Agencies were founded on the idea that local citizens were the most knowledgeable and best equipped to address problems of poverty in their communities. Community Action gave previously powerless people the means to work toward their own economic and social advancement. Community Action Agencies help people to help themselves in achieving self-sufficiency. Today, there are approximately 1,000 Community Action Agencies in the United States.