Now in its 30th year, The John P. Hall, Sr. Children’s Charity is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the underprivileged children in Clay County, Florida. 

We are an all volunteer organization based in Clay County.  We have no rent and very little administrative costs.  Your donations go directly to serve the children of Clay County who need your help the most.  We work all year long to serve the children in our community.  All your donations stay in Clay County.

Although we are often recognized for our work at Christmas time, we have several programs that help to fulfill our mission. 

The Smart Start for School Program was established to provide Clay County’s needy children with new backpacks and school supplies. This past August, more than six hundred and fifty children at five Clay County elementary schools received backpacks, school supplies, socks, underwear and shoes. 

The Scholarship Awards Program started in 1996 to benefit Clay County high school seniors who would not be able to further their education without financial assistance.  These need based awards vary in amount to either St. Johns River Community College or the University of North Florida.  To date, 212 Clay County students have received more than $348,252.

The Annual Christmas Party for underprivileged children is our most well known activity and has been put on each year for the last 30 years.  The Party is open to any Clay County residents whose family is need of assistance during the Christmas holidays.  Children receive new and used toys and the entire family can receive clothing.  This event will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs.  It is open from 8:00am until 12 noon and serves children ages newborn thru fourteen years old.

The J.P. Hall, Sr. Children’s Charity has made great strides in keeping pace with the needs of Clay County’s children in these tough economic times.  With the success of our current programs, the Charity is now recognized as a valuable resource in Clay County and regularly works with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Clay County School District and other social service agencies.

Each year the Charity hosts several events designed to help a variety of underprivileged families.  All of these charitable endeavors are supported by two annual events, An Annual Dinner and Auction and a Golf Tournament. These fundraisers, generate money for the continued work of the J.P. Hall, Sr. Children’s Charity.

And while the Charity’s services and activities continue to grow, the goal remains the same- to be the stalwart benefactor for Clay County’s underprivileged children.