St. Francis House and Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center will kick off this holiday season with the inaugural “Light the Way Home Festival of Trees” hosted by the Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St Augustine. more

The Ponte Vedra Focus, a local community blog, is now accepting submissions for its third annual $1,000 blog-writing scholarship. more

Here’s a look and some of the events being held this holiday season. more

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is supporting local charities with Luminaria 2021. more

Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ellis “Jerry” Majetich received the keys to his new, mortgage-free home on Veterans Day at Del Webb Nocatee in Ponte Vedra. more

More than 250 supporters attended the BEAM of Light Beach Ball presented by Publix Super Markets Charities on Oct. 23 at TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. more

The following photos are from the 2021 Chemo Noir Fall Gala at 3 Palms Grille Nov. 6. The theme for the gala was “Bow ties and boas.” Proceeds from the event help toward the nonprofit organization’s mission to help those in their fight against cancer. Chemo Noir has helped more than 40 cancer patients in the local community since it began in 2017 and took a step toward growing that number by raising more than $30,000 on the night. The organization raises money and provides inspiration to all by hosting wine-centric events, and the gala has been a major part of the fundraising effort since the start. more

Daniel, Florida’s oldest child service agency, hosted its annual 1884 Giving Society event on May 20 in an outdoor, on-campus setting. more

Jacksonville Beach’s popular Deck The Chairs holiday celebration kicks off Nov. 24 and runs through Jan. 1. more

Family Support Services of North Florida currently gathering gifts for more than 2,100 kids and teens in foster care as part of the Be An Angel program. more