Supporters

Original Photo Credit: Jeff Meyer --- Ten-10 and Tyler
Photo: Jeff Meyer

To help us meet our mission, the Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program works to build partnerships with businesses and organizations in the community.

Without the assistance provided by these supporters, ensuring children have a court-appointed volunteer guardian ad litem, legal assistance and financial resources would be extremely difficult.

We thank all of our community supporters!

Civic Organizations
Child Advocates II, Inc.

Child Advocates II, Inc. is the volunteer, not-for-profit organization established in 1988 to support the Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program. The mission of Child Advocates II, Inc. is to promote the well-being of and raise funds for abused, abandoned and neglected children in the Big Bend area.

Logo: Child Advocates II, Inc.

Local Businesses
Altrua Global Solutions

Altrua Global Solutions is a marketing company valuing people, integrity, service and quality. Established in 1979, they offer products and services to local, regional and national clients.

Logo: Altrua Global Solutions

Capital City Imports

Capital City Imports is a local used car dealership offering a wide selection of cars, trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles and motorcycles.

Logo: Earth Fare

Farmers and Merchants Bank

Farmers and Merchants Bank is a local financial institution founded in 1906. Every year, Farmers and Merchants Bank sponsors a school supply drive in support of the Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program. FMB's Tallahassee branches serve as drop-off locations for the supplies, which are then distributed to children in need.

Logo: Farmers and Merchants Bank

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University is a scholarly program of classes targeted to retired individuals and those over 50 years of age who want to continue their education in a stress-free environment without tests and homework. The local program, established in 1991, is associated with the university's Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy and receives its funding through membership dues and class fees.

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Patients First Medical Centers

Patients First Medical Centers is a locally owned and operated health services provider offering family and non-emergency urgent medical care since 1989. Icon: Award 2012 Tally Award Winner

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Skin Therapy of North Florida

Skin Therapy of North Florida is a local, family-owned cosmetic and skin care boutique established in 2002. Proprietors Sherry and Lauralee take pride in offering professional skin care products and services, as well as supporting numerous community organizations.

Logo: Skin Therapy of North Florida

Trak Engineering, Inc.

Trak Engineering, Inc. is a corporation specializing in the research, development, sales and service of integrated and computerized fleet fuel management systems. Headquartered in Tallahassee since 1981, Trak is a frequent supporter of Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program events and serves as the drop-off location for our Holiday Wish List Drive.

Logo: Trak Engineering, Inc.

Other Businesses
Centennial Bank of Arkansas & Florida

Centennial Bank of Arkansas & Florida is a financial institution providing commercial and retail banking and financial services to businesses, investors, individuals and municipalities in the Florida Keys, Panhandle, southwest and central Florida plus all of Central Arkansas.

Logo: Centennial Bank of Arkansas & Florida

Earth Fare

Earth Fare is a North Carolina-based natural foods grocer founded in 1975 specializing in products without high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, artificial colors/sweeteners and synthetic growth hormones in meat and milk.

Logo: Earth Fare

Restaurants
Barnaby's Family Inn

Barnaby's Family Inn is a family-owned chain of restaurants established in 1969 with seven remaining locations nationwide. Of their support of our program, owner Walter Bryson says, "We are a family restaurant and are proud to contribute to our community in this way."

Logo: Barnaby's Family Inn

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is a quick service franchise restaurant chain established in 1986 specializing in chicken entrées, encouraging everyone to "eat mor chikin." Icon: Award 2012 Tally Award Winner

Logo: Chick-fil-A

Gordo's Cuban Cuisine

Gordo's Cuban Cuisine is a local restaurant founded in 1986, dedicated to bringing a taste of Cuban dining and culture to Tallahassee. Icon: Award 2012 Tally Award Winner

Logo: Gordo's Cuban Cuisine

Kool Beanz Café

Kool Beanz Café is a highly-reviewed local restaurant offering an offbeat, eclectic and superb dining alternative. Icon: Award 2012 Tally Award Winner

Logo: Kool Beanz Café

Marco's Pizza

Marco's Pizza is a franchise restaurant chain based in Toledo, Ohio specializing in authentic Italian pizza and fresh baked subs.

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Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe's Southwest Grill is a fun and engaging fast-casual concept restaurant serving a wide variety of fresh, made-to-order southwest fare.

Logo: Moe's Southwest Grill

Momo's Pizza and Brew

Momo's Pizza and Brew is a local pizza parlor and brewpub founded in 1999 featuring "slices as big as your head." Icon: Award 2012 Tally Award Winner

Logo: Momo's Pizza and Brew

Starbucks

Starbucks is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain founded in 1971. The Kerry Forest Parkway and Southwood locations have provided support for years by allowing our Volunteer Recruitment Committee to host their monthly recruitment coffees, where the public has a chance to interact with volunteers, learn about the program and volunteer to help. In 2011, Starbucks collected school supplies for our children and supported the CAII Golf Tournament. Icon: Award 2012 Tally Award Winner

Logo: Starbucks

Social Service Organizations
Iota Phi Theta

Iota Phi Theta ΙΦΘ is a predominately African-American social service fraternity founded in 1963. Iota Phi Theta became a community partner in September 2011 and is assisting us with our volunteer recruitment efforts.

Logo: Iota Phi Theta ΙΦΘ Fraternity

Kappa Alpha Theta

Kappa Alpha Theta ΚΑΘ is an international social service fraternity for women founded in 1870. Since 1989, National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA) has been the organization's official philanthropic partner. Theta members become involved with their local CASA programs, volunteer as guardians ad litem, host events and assist with fundraising efforts, raising nearly $500,000 for local and state CASA programs in 2010.

Logo: Kappa Alpha Theta ΚΑΘ Fraternity

Lambda Tau Omega

Lambda Tau Omega ΛΤΩ is a national multicultural sorority for women founded in 1988. The purpose of the organization is to foster and preserve the spirit of sisterhood while promoting high standards of achievement, women empowerment, multiculturalism and dedication to noble service with a primary focus on the welfare of children.

Logo: Lambda Tau Omega ΛΤΩ Fraternity