Organizations That Have Received Our Support
Our goal at Big Lick Gives is to support charitable organizations that give back to our local communities in Levy and Marion Counties. Learn about the organizations we have been working with below!
Harnessing Health: Equine Worker Health Initiative
AdventHealth Ocala is working on a special program that focuses on the local need for better health offering for equine industry workers. Reducing barriers to health care for equine workers in Marion County is a top priority for the hospital and has led to the establishment of the AdventHealth Ocala Harnessing Health: Equine Worker Health Initiative.…
Bronson Elementary- Positive Behavior School
Positive Behavior School at Bronson Elementary is a program where students earn “eagle cash” by being respectful, staying on task, keeping everyone safe. Teachers will also hand it out when they pass tests, or I-Ready lessons on their computers. Then each month, the teachers sign up to bring their students to the Eagle Store where…
Suwannee River Fair And Livestock Association
The Suwannee River Fair and Livestock Association supports the 4-H and FFA youth livestock programs in Levy, Gilchrist, and Dixie counties. The program help provide local youth the opportunity to learn more about animal agriculture through a hands-on learning experience by raising, breeding, and marketing animals.
Williston Middle High School Softball
In November of 2023, Big Lick Gives donated in support of the WMHS Softball Team to help them complete their field safety netting project, pouring concrete behind the backstop and upgrading the perimeter fencing. We admire the impact that the WMHS Softball program has made on the youth of Williston and their families by providing opportunities…
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Meadowbrook is a public elementary school in Alachua County. The fourth-grade teachers submitted a request for funding more classroom laptops to help reduce the student-laptop ratio and give more students opportunities to use online learning tools. Big Lick Gives donated in support of this effort in December of 2023.
Levy County Schools Foundation
Established in 1989, their mission is to support public education in Levy County, FL. Big Lick Gives donated in support of Levy County public schools in December of 2023. Learn more on their website!
Humane Society of North Central FL
The Humane Society of North Central Florida is our community’s leading resource for pets and pet owners. Their mission is to eliminate the needless euthanasia of healthy and treatable pets in North Central Florida. Formerly the Alachua County Humane Society, Gainesville Pet Rescue, and Helping Hands Pet Rescue, they joined forces in 2018 to streamline…
Rotary Club of Williston
The Purple Pinkie Peanut Run is a run or walk 5k, taking place at Heritage Park in Williston, FL. This 5k starts at 8am October 3rd to kick off to the Central FL Peanut Festival. The annual 5K is hosted by the Rotary Club of Williston, Florida. All proceeds go to our local youth literacy…
Cedar Key Food Pantry- Hurricane Idalia Relief Fund
Big Lick Gives is the charitable arm of the Big Lick companies, which includes All-InRemoval LLC, Big Lick Stall Rental, Black Prong Equestrian Village, Black Prong Storage, and Black Prong Bar & Grill. We are honored to offer support for our neighbors in Cedar Key as they work to recover after Hurricane Idalia. Hurricane Idalia…
Suwannee Valley Players at the Chief Theater
The Big Lick Gives committee is pleased to offer support for the Suwannee ValleyPlayers, Incorporated. We admire the impact that Suwannee Valley Players hasmade in preserving the performing arts at the historic Cheif Theater. In August of 2023, our committee donated in support of continuing the tradition of performing arts in Chiefland.
Soldiers Freedom Outdoors
The Big Lick Gives committee is pleased to offer support for the Soldiers FreedomOutdoors Inc. We admire the contribution that Soldiers Freedom Outdoors has made in providing a space for veterans and their families to begin the journey towardhealing through equine therapy. In August of 2023, the Big Lick Gives committee voted to donate to…
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue
The Big Lick Gives committee is pleased to offer support for Beauty’s Haven Farm &Equine Rescue, Inc. We admire the contribution that Beauty’s Haven has made byproviding a second chance at a good life for horses that have been neglected, abused, or abandoned. In August of 2023, the Big Lick Gives committee voted to donate…
Rafter Cross Youth Rodeo
We admire the contribution that Rafter Cross Cowboy Church is making to providea space for our local youth to build community, sportsmanship, and tangibleranch skills through the Youth Rodeo program. In May of 2023, Big Lick Gives donated to sponsor the Youth Rodeo.
Williston Middle-High School Football Program (2023)
As a supporter of local youth programs, Big Lick Gives donated to help Williston Middle High School Football remain competitive through weight training, meal supplements, and general program needs for the 2023 season.
Just Neighbors- Realife Florida Youth Camp
In the summer, Just Neighbors, a local not-for-profit organization, charters a bus and take low-income children from Williston to Realife Florida Youth Camp from July 24-28th each year. Last year they took 42, in 2023 the goal is 50 children. It’s completely free to the kids and their families and they look forward to it…
Florida Thoroughbred Charities
In April the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association hosted a charity auction and fundraiser for the Florida Thoroughbred Charities, their not-for-profit organization that supports the retraining, rehoming, and adoption of retired Thoroughbreds. Big Lick Gives donated in support of this cause for their event. Learn more about Florida Thoroughbred Charities here!
Society for the Preservation of American Combined Driving (SPACD)- Para Driving World Championships
The Para Combined Driving World Championships will take place in Exloo, Netherlands August 23rd – 27th 2023. With only 11 Para-driving athletes in the nation, the team is likely to include drivers from our local community, such as decorated veteran Bob Giles. Big Lick Gives donated to SPACD to support competitors in covering the costs…
Williston Youth Athletics Association
Big Lick Gives pledged to match funds raised by the Williston Sportsmen Society up to $10,000 for the Williston Youth Athletics Association (WYAA). The WYAA was founded to help support our local youth in athletics, leadership, and character development. The Williston Sportsmen Society raised over $20,000, at their charity dinner event held at Ethridge Cattle…
Williston FFA Foundation- Suwannee River Youth Fair Market
Each year the Williston FFA Foundation raises funds to help ensure that the FFA and 4-H youth who are exhibiting market animals at the Suwannee River Youth Fair get a fair price for their project animals. In March of 2023, Big Lick Gives donated to the Williston FFA Foundation as part of this effort to…
Mary Sue Harris Scholarship Fund
Mary Sue was co-owner of Harris Training Center in Morriston, FL with her husband Robby Harris. She worked with the thoroughbred horses every day up until the month cancer took her in 2016. She loved going and watching her family barrel race, so the Mary Sue Harris Memorial Barrel Race was formed to keep her…
Williston Middle-High School Football Program (2022)
Last year the Williston Middle-Highschool Football Program replaced the audio-visual equipment on their football field. In September of 2022, Big Lick Gives donated to help replace the needed equipment for the athletics program.
Special Olympics Equine Programs in Levy & Marion Counties
The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other…
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation- Second Chances at the Lowell Correctional Institution
Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s mission is clear and simply stated: To save Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter. The TRF Second Chances Program is a unique and pioneering program where inmates build life skills while participating in a vocational training program as they provide supervised care…
Equestrian Aid Foundation Disaster Relief Fund
The Equestrian Aid Foundation provides emergency financial grants to members of the equestrian community throughout the United States who are struggling to overcome catastrophic illness, injury, or other unforeseen crises. We are a grassroots network of horsemen helping horsemen. The Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund exists to assist equestrian communities in crisis due to…
Southern Redhead Farms Rescue
Southern Redhead Farms Rescue, Inc. is organized for the purpose of equine rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing. Far too many horses, mules, donkeys, and other equines are sent to “kill-pens” for various reasons and then shipped out of country to become dog food. It is the stated purpose of Southern Redhead Farms Rescue, Inc. to ensure…
1 Boy 4 Change
The mission of “1 Boy 4 Change” is to be an agent and catalyst of change – change in the way we see ourselves, our community, and our world – by “paying it forward”, raising awareness, and providing assistance and hope for individuals and families with disabilities. Currently, with two projects active, 1 Boy 4…
Stirrups N Strides
The mission of Stirrups N Strides is to provide therapeutic horseback riding and driving to anyone with physical, mental, and emotional challenges, and to improve the quality of life for these individuals with the opportunity for emotional, educational, and physical growth through horsemanship and competition. In November of 2022, Big Lick Gives donated in support…
Horses N’ Heroes
Horses N’ Heroes is dedicated to providing an equine learning and mentoring experience for young girls who come from families with extreme financial constraints. There is no fee for participation in the program. These girls are given the opportunity to bond with horses and through that experience, they gain self-esteem. The girls also learn about responsibility, teamwork, kind-heartedness, commitment, and…
Cornerstone Assembly of God Fall Family Festival
Each year the Cornerstone Church in Willlsiton hosts a free family fall festival for the community. This event is run entirely on donations, and Big Lick Gives is proud to support the local community by helping this event happen. The event took place on October 29th, 2022 and included an obstacle course, blast slide, axe…
Horse Protection Association of Florida- Spirit Walk
The Horse Protection Association of Florida has been helping horses overcome challenges and find new opportunities for more than 31 years. Recently, the program took in four miniature horses. Each horse was named based on their personality, Courage, Hope, Love, and Faith. These mini horses are now part of a Spirit Walk program, the first…
First Baptist Church of Williston- Backpack Giveaway at Back to School Bash
Each year the First Baptist Church of Williston hosts a Back to School Bash in August to provide clothes, school supplies, and other donated items to students in Levy County in preparation for the coming school year. Big Lick Gives donated to provide backpacks and school supplies to be given away to students at this…
Friends of Florida State Forests- Operation Outdoor Freedom in the Goethe
Supported by the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and led by the Florida Forest Service, Operation Outdoor Freedom provides recreational and rehabilitative opportunities to wounded veterans on state forests, agricultural lands, and private lands throughout Florida at no cost. Since its inception in 2009, Operation Outdoor Freedom has hosted more than 500 events and served approximately…
Williston Middle High School Baseball
The Williston Middle Highschool Baseball program provided junior high and high school students the opportunity to participate in a school athletics program where they can develop the skill of sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Big Lick Gives donated to the Williston Middle High School Baseball Boosters to support their spring 2022 season.
The Ocala Farm Ministry
The Ocala Farm Ministry is a division of the Race Track Chaplaincy Of America (RTCA) serving the spiritual, emotional, physical, social, and educational needs of the Central Florida horse community. The Ocala Farm Ministry supports youth sports programs, after-school tutoring in the community center, support for families in need, and many more community efforts in…
Horse Farms Forever
As a part of the Ocala equestrian community for over 10 years, All-In Removal understands the importance of protecting the Farmland Preservation Area. It is the vision and mission of Horse Farms Forever® to inspire the conservation of horse farms through education, awareness, and idea exchange to preserve natural pasture land focusing on horses and their…
Tri-County Pregnancy Center
The Tri-County Pregnancy Center is a ministry designed to reach women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The center is committed to assisting families by providing emotional support and practical assistance. They are not a medical facility and do not offer medical advice, but provide support to women in need, including the following: • …
Tomorrow’s Equestrian Center
About Tomorrow’s Equestrian Center (TEC): TEC is a non-profit, therapeutic riding program providing services to the North Central Florida area, including Marion County, Levy County, Citrus County, and Alachua County. The program is offered at a nominal fee, or free to those unable to pay. Its mission is to provide recreational and therapeutic riding to…
The Childrens Table
The Children’s Table was founded by Verna and Bill Brown with food from their home garden in Bronson, FL, and has grown into an organization that provides millions of pounds of food each year to people in need. Since 1996 they have served 53 Florida counties and provided disaster relief assistance in rural communities within…
Just Neighbors
Just Neighbors is a new local non-for-profit organization founded by Mike Lightner that helps make home ownership accessible for underprivileged individuals. New homes are constructed and are purchased by individuals or families at an affordable rate with a fixed low mortgage for 10 years. Big Lick Gives donated to Just Neighbors in May of 2022…
