- Offering not-for-profit, grassroots, and non-governmental activities and services
- Anticipated opening: April 2025 – International Golden Rule Day
- Initial membership will be limited to the first 100 to enroll
- Proposed monthly dues: $50.00/individual $75.00/household*
STA Compassionate Village Will:
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Reflect the needs of its members
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Provide a compassionate community that offers members new opportunities to engage with one another and age in place
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Be a membership-based, member-driven, and self-governing structure
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Be inclusive
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Identity community partners to help address the challenges and opportunities associated with aging
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Coordinate access to affordable services, local resources, and vetted service providers
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Positively impact members’ health by addressing issues surrounding isolation and interdependence
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Inspire members to find and pursue their purpose
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Provide volunteer opportunities
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Offer social and educational activities
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Coordinate volunteer services (to be determined by village members)
STA Compassionate Village Exploratory Committee/Founders:
Ginny Bullard: Sage Brain Academy, Flagler Model Land Company, St. Augustine – 904.377.0198
Arthur Culbert: Compassionate St. Augustine, West Augustine – 314.249.8500
Sherri Cunningham: Mindful Solutions St. Aug, Heritage Park – 904.535.6853
Mike Konopacki: Vista Cove COA, St. Augustine – 608.320.1480
Nancy Murphy: International Charter for Compassion, St. Augustine Shores – 314.616.0971
*Reduced monthly membership dues will be available based on need.