Derek Hatcher Foundation

03/03/2026

01/08/2026

Clay County Community Paramedicine is offering FREE public Narcan, Hands-On CPR, and AED training to help save lives in our community on January 14 from 2 p.m. at the Middleburg-Clay Hill Library.

Sign up today at https://bit.ly/ClayNarcanEd, by email at [email protected], or call 904-284-7703.

01/01/2026

12/23/2025

We extend our gratitude to CBV Cares and our generous donors for making Christmas special for children this year. CBV Cares

12/02/2025

Consider making a donation in support of Giving Tuesday!

11/30/2025

Clay County Community Paramedicine is offering FREE public Narcan, Hands-On CPR, and AED training to help save lives in our community on December 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orange Park Library.

Sign up today at https://bit.ly/ClayNarcanEd, by email at [email protected], or call 904-284-7703.

11/27/2025

This year we were able to help 4 families to have a Happy Thanksgiving by donating dinners with turkey, rolls, stuffing and all the trimmings! Happy Thanksgiving from Derek Hatcher Foundation 🦃

11/01/2025

If you or someone you know is facing tough times, these local resources are here to support individuals and families in Clay County.

🍽️ Food for Clay County
📍 Locations across Clay County- see calendar on page
🌐 page: https://www.facebook.com/foodforclaycounty
📞 904-284-9859

💙 Impact Clay Train – Free monthly services for Clay County residents
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactclay
🔗 Website: impactclay.org
📞 904-330-1848

🌱 Orange Park Farmer's & Arts Market
💳 Accepts SNAP/EBT & doubles benefits with Fresh Access Bucks for FREE fruits & veggies!
👉 Learn more; orangeparkmarket.com/p/about/snapebt-program

🚗 Orange Park High School Food Distribution
🍞 Every 3rd Thursday | 5:30–7 PM
📍 Under the orange tent (facing Kingsley Ave)
📧 [email protected]
📞 904-612-0133

📄 Florida Health – Clay County Community Pantry List
🗂️ Access a full list of local food pantries: clay.floridahealth.gov/about-us/_documents/foodpantrybrochure.pdf
📞 904-529-2800

🔍 Find More Help
Visit findhelp.org and enter your zip code to discover nearby programs offering free or reduced-cost services.

09/25/2025

08/31/2025

International Overdose Awareness Day 2025
On August 31, 2025, the world will come together for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) to honor those lost to overdose, reduce stigma, and promote prevention. Started in 2001 by the Pennington Institute, IOAD has grown into a global movement addressing the overdose crisis.
The numbers are sobering: in the U.S., around 87,000 overdose deaths occurred from October 2023 to September 2024, down 24% from the prior year’s peak. Globally, nearly 600,000 drug-related deaths were reported in 2019, with opioids driving most cases. Fentanyl and stimulants are now major contributors to this ongoing crisis.
IOAD 2025 emphasizes education, like recognizing overdose signs (slow breathing, unconsciousness) and using naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses. Communities worldwide are hosting vigils, webinars, and campaigns to foster awareness and hope.
Benefits of Counseling
Counseling equips individuals with relapse prevention strategies, emotional regulation skills, and education about tools like naloxone, which reverses opioid overdoses. It also addresses co-occurring mental health issues, common in 50-70% of substance use disorder cases, improving overall well-being. And for those grieving or affected by overdose, as highlighted on IOAD, counseling offers a path to process loss and find hope.

08/30/2025

Clay County Community Paramedicine is offering FREE public Narcan, Hands-On CPR, and AED training to help save lives in our community on September 16 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fleming Island Library.

Sign up today at https://bit.ly/ClayNarcanEd, by email at [email protected], or call 904-284-7703.

08/14/2025

Thank you to CBV Cares for your donation!