Thanks to all our sponsors, our models and more than 100 guests who made the sixth-annual ‘Fashion for Action’ fundraising event on June 11 a big success. Hosted again by Hardage-Giddens St. Johns, the event proceeds benefit the Betty Griffin Center. Also, a big call-out for Channel 4 WJXT-TV News Anchor Melanie Lawson — returning…
Thanks to all our supporters for nominating Betty Griffin Center in five categories for the 2026 Best of St. Augustine Community Choice Awards — and we hope you voted! Voting ended on March 25 and all winners will be announced in August. We were in five categories this year:: Counseling Center, Non‑Profit / Charity Organization,…
Thanks to you, we enjoyed a great turnout at the 12th Annual Run for Peace 5K on Saturday, April 4 at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier — with more than 550 runners and walkers taking part in the event, helping us raise thousands in funds for our nonprofit agency. Ponte Vedra resident Bob Massaglia…
Our supporters had a lot of fun and won some very cool prizes during the Quarter Auction fundraiser on March 1 – an event that’s part raffle, part auction – that we brought back for a second year. Thanks again to all of those who bought tickets to participate in the event, our venue host…
Remember You Are Never Alone Original poem by Sheri Bartik Gaitings Remember You are Never Alone There’s a light to follow, you’ll never have to roam We will nest again and you will find a new home Forgotten peace will be waiting patiently for your homecoming There is a Sisterhood and no shortage…
Enjoy a weekend of special deals at the Betty Griffin Center Thrift Shoppes on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16 and 17 — which includes a special Sunday opening at our thrift shoppe in Fruit Cove! BGC Popsicles, Purpose and Peace — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 – Stop by our Anastasia Thrift Shoppe…
This September, have a great meal at Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine and support us at the same time! In fact, you can enjoy some great food at any of the seven Columbia Restaurants in Florida during the 28th Annual Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest program — including the location here at 98 St. George St.…
Pickleballers are invited to compete in a fun-filled round-robin tournament during the third annual ‘Pickleball for Peace’ competition on Saturday, Nov. 1. Hosted by Old Coast Pickleball, the tournament takes place at the indoor courts at 76 Dockside Drive, Unit 108, St Augustine, FL 32084 – with all proceeds benefitting the Betty Griffin Center and…
“Give & Go” gives football fans best deal in town on Jaguars tickets while supporting their favorite charity! Congratuations to the Jacksonville Jaguars for securing its first American Football Conference (AFC) title during the 2025 Season, and thanks to all who purchased tickets through the “Give & Go” Program! For every ticket you purchased to…
We want to thank all our donors — and especially those who took time out of their busy schedules to buy tickets and attend our second annual breakfast on March 3 — who filled the room and made it our best meeting so far! All proceeds from the breakfast will help us fund our emergency…
Save the Date: 11th Annual Run for Peace 5K — 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5. Last year, nearly 500 runners and walkers took part in the event, helping us raise thousands in funds for our nonprofit agency, We hope you’ll join us again this year at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier for a fun…
A heartfelt thanks to all the pickle ballers who competed in our Second annual ‘Pickleball for Peace’ tournament and fundraiser Oct. 25- 26 — with all proceeds benefitting Betty Griffin Center. Also, we appreciate the support of Old Coast Pickleball, which hosted the event. And finally, a special thank you to our Ambassadors who helped…
Survivors served by Betty Griffin Center need your help to make our Giving Day Campaign successful. Here are a few ways you can help support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Share and share alike: Online days of giving are successful because of our own networks. Help us grow our network by sending this…
Pickleballers are invited to compete in a fun-filled round-robin tournament to benefit Betty Griffin Center and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in St. Johns County during the first annual ‘Pickleball for Peace’ competition on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Veterans Park, located at 1332 Veterans Parkway, Saint Johns, FL 32259. Prizes and trophies will be…
Our 2024 A Day Without Violence Calendars are now available for a suggested $5 donation at either of our Betty Griffin Thrift Shoppes, or you can stop by our administrative office at 2450 Old Moultrie Rd, Ste. 202. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and pick one up there. The contest was…
Enjoy some great food while supporting the Betty Griffin Center in September by dining at any of the seven Columbia Restaurants in Florida during the 26th Annual Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest program, including the St. Augustine location at 98 St. George St. in Olde Town. For the entire month, Columbia donates five percent of all…
To bring the holiday home to children staying in its shelter, Betty Griffin Center is asking for donations to create 80 Easter Baskets – items including candy, plastic Easter Eggs, baskets and plastic straw, along with gift cards and monetary donations to purchase the items, as well. Donations can be delivered to the Betty Griffin…
In advance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, we would like to share a song about consent entitled “Did I Say Yes??” performed by the Annie Dukes Band. The music video was filmed and edited by Dan Florez and shot at Vibe Live Studios in Jacksonville, FL. The song was recorded and engineered by…
The Betty Griffin Center Staff and Board of Directors want to thank the walkers, sponsors and volunteers who took part in the 9th Annual Run for Peace 5K on April 8 at the St. Augustine Pier. The numbers are still coming in, but thanks to your support, we raised several thousand dollars through this annual…
Betty Griffin Center CEO Kelly Franklin was joined by other local officials as the City Commission of the City of St. Augustine passed a proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month – urging all residents to recognize “our vital roles in ending all forms of modern slavery” and observe “programs and activities aimed at…
A warm holiday thanks to all of those who supported our 2022 Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program, along with our annual holiday food drive, which both benefit the adults and children who are staying at our domestic violence shelter. With Adopt-A-Family, donors can select a family of any size: a single adult, a parent and child or…
A heart-felt thank you goes out to Melissa Feezor and Mia Rajsky and company Raw Materials for holding a ‘Pop-Up Fundraiser’ on Nov. 8 – with proceeds benefitting the Betty Griffin Center. Hosted by Casa de Vino 57 in St. Augustine, the event offered guests a night of fashion fun, philanthropy and female empowerment while…
Make plans now to stand up against domestic violence on Oct. 20 Join us to discuss the cycle of violence in a domestic violence relationship on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gamache Theater at Flagler College — located at 50 Sevilla St. The event is free and open to the…
We are excited to announce the winners of our 2023 ‘Day Without Violence’ Calendar Contest. In the Art Contest, Charita Parvahaneni, a seventh-grader at Fruit Cove Middle School, won first place (pictured above), and Danica Klir, a ninth-grader at Allen D. Nease High School, won second place (pictured below)! In the poetry contest, fifth-grade student…
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2450 Old Moultrie Rd, Ste. 202,
St. Augustine, FL 32086
The Betty Griffin Center complies with state and federal non-discrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination. Our policy is to ensure equal opportunity for all people who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse to participate in and benefit from the programs and activities provided. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Justice policy, Betty Griffin Center is prohibited from, discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.