Why Your First Gift Matters This Giving Tuesday — Even if It’s Just $5
- St. Johns County Parks Foundation
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Giving Tuesday has become one of the most meaningful days of the year for nonprofits across the country — and this year, we’re inviting first-time givers to join us with the simplest, most powerful gift: $5.
Why $5? Because it’s the price of a coffee. Because it’s accessible. And because when many people give a little, it creates the momentum that strengthens recreation access for every resident in St. Johns County.
Small Gifts, Big Impact
Every year, our Foundation helps support projects that benefit the entire county — from family programs like the Color Run 5K, to inclusive spaces like the Field of Dreams turf replacement, to community-driven improvements like the Bird Island Playground. These projects don’t just enhance the parks you live near. They help offload costs that would otherwise fall to taxpayers, while improving quality of life county-wide. And those projects are powered by first-time donors just like you.
Why First-Time Giving Matters
Your first gift — no matter the amount — is the spark that keeps community projects moving forward. It tells us you believe in creating safe parks, inclusive play spaces, and accessible recreation for families across St. Johns County. It strengthens our ability to launch programs, support volunteers, and respond to community needs year-round. Most importantly, your first gift builds a habit of supporting the places that support all of us.
This Giving Tuesday: Start With $5
If you’ve never given to the St. Johns County Parks Foundation before, this is the perfect moment. Not to give big. But to simply give.
$5 keeps recreation strong.
$5 supports programs families rely on.
$5 helps make our parks better for everyone.
And when hundreds of residents each give $5, it adds up to real, lasting change in our community.
Join Us Today
Whether you visit our parks every weekend or simply value the role recreation plays in a thriving county, your first gift matters. This Giving Tuesday, take one small step that helps carry the work forward.
Donate $5 today and be part of shaping the future of recreation in St. Johns County.