Bring Joy by Providing Necessities to Students

Help a Jacksonville student and family in need.

Bright Holidays, a recognized public charity, helps underprivileged students and families in the greater Jacksonville, FL area during the holiday season, which, for many, is often a difficult time of year. Bright Holidays raises funds locally and works with school principals in the community to identify those in need of clothing, food, school supplies and other necessities. Unlike other charities and foundations, Bright Holidays operates on a seasonal basis, relies solely on volunteer efforts and operates with no fixed expenses. Continue reading...

Jaguar QB David Garrard Teams Up with Bright Holidays for Second Year

Bright Holidays announced today that Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard will again serve as Honorary Chair of this year’s fundraising campaign. Learn more about David Garrard's role with Bright Holidays »»

Bright Holidays for Local Families

First Coast News anchor Deanna Fene talks about how Bright Holidays is helping families in Jacksonville. View video below or read Bright Holidays article on FirstCoastNews.com.

Bright Holidays on Facebook

If you are a Facebook user please invite your friends to join Bright Holidays' Facebook Cause. This is a great way to spread the word about Bright Holidays.

2007 Highlights

 

Participating Schools

Elementary Schools

  • Alimicani Elementary School
  • Arlington Heights
  • Chet's Creek Elementary
  • Englewood Elementary
  • George W. Carver Elementary
  • Highlands Elementary
  • Pine Estates
  • Spring Park Elementary
  • West Jacksonville
  • Rufus E. Payne
  • Rutledge Pearson
  • San Jose

Middle Schools

  • Eugene Butler
  • Fletcher Middle Shool
  • Kirby Middle School
  • Mandarin

High Schools

  • Clay High School
  • Douglas Anderson
  • William M. Raines High School

Special Education

  • North Florida School for mildly to moderately disabled children
  • Early Steps for infants and toddlers with special growth and developmental needs

The Board of Directors anticipates that this list of schools will change over time based on the success of fund-raising efforts and the identification of those in need.