The Sanctuary on 8th Street

The Sanctuary on 8th Street After-school program and summer camp for great kids living on the Eastside of Jacksonville, FL. https://linktr.ee/Sanctuaryon8th

We are a 501(c)3, Non-Profit Organization.

On Monday, our Executive Director Rick Cartlidge had the opportunity to appear on First Coast Living to discuss the gran...
06/16/2026

On Monday, our Executive Director Rick Cartlidge had the opportunity to appear on First Coast Living to discuss the grant we received this past year from the Meninak Club of Jacksonville. We used this grant to create a new tutoring room, helping us expand our tutoring services and accommodate larger group sizes. We are so grateful for First Coast Living for the opportunity to share the impact this generous gift made on our program. Thank you Meninak Club Of Jacksonville for all of the incredible work you make happen with your yearly grant; you are truly making a difference in the Jacksonville community! Follow the link in our bio to watch the segment.

This past Sunday, 4 Sanctuary campers were dropped off at  for an exciting week of camp in the mountains of North Caroli...
06/10/2026

This past Sunday, 4 Sanctuary campers were dropped off at for an exciting week of camp in the mountains of North Carolina. We are so excited for these 4 boys and can't wait to hear about their experience when they are back!

One of our goals at the Sanctuary is to help build bright futures! We do this through offering a wide range of enrichmen...
06/09/2026

One of our goals at the Sanctuary is to help build bright futures! We do this through offering a wide range of enrichment and experiential learning opportunities. Swipe to see some of the awesome activities and experiences we offer through our after-school and summer camp program! Thank you for helping us encourage all the children to dream big!!

We are so excited to have our teachers on site once a week to continue our Readers are Leaders literacy program througho...
06/04/2026

We are so excited to have our teachers on site once a week to continue our Readers are Leaders literacy program throughout the summer. These classes help ensure the campers are continuing their progress from the school year, and aren’t losing important learning momentum. Thank you to our teachers for helping us continue to support learning and reading even during the summer! 📚☀️

Happy first day of camp!! What a way to kick off Summer Camp 2026! The campers had a day full of crafts, learning, danci...
06/01/2026

Happy first day of camp!! What a way to kick off Summer Camp 2026! The campers had a day full of crafts, learning, dancing, swimming, and so much more. We loved meeting all the new faces and welcoming back all our old campers!🐬☀️🕶️

‼️Lifeguard needed for these dates‼️ Without a lifeguard we cannot take the campers to Little Talbot beach, one of their...
06/01/2026

‼️Lifeguard needed for these dates‼️ Without a lifeguard we cannot take the campers to Little Talbot beach, one of their favorite summer camp activities. Please consider spreading the word or applying yourself if you have lifeguard experience. Please help us make this happen!

05/29/2026

Good News Friday: We got to celebrate the end of the 2025-2026 school year with for an end of the year party and the kids had a blast with the surprise of ! Thank you to everyone who has helped us have another successful after-school program in the books!

Yesterday, our awesome Sanctuary Director Rick and amazing Coach Emani had the honor of joining Anne Schindler on the Fr...
05/22/2026

Yesterday, our awesome Sanctuary Director Rick and amazing Coach Emani had the honor of joining Anne Schindler on the Fresh Coast Connect radio show with WJCT yesterday! 🎉

They discussed the significant impact of The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation’s grant, the largest in Sanctuary history! The full interview is available through the link on our page. We are deeply grateful for the long-term positive changes this will bring to the Sanctuary for generations to come.

click the link to watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTAtZYO_X0M

Summer birthdays are approaching fast, and we need your help making them extra special for our campers! 🎂☀️We’re looking...
05/21/2026

Summer birthdays are approaching fast, and we need your help making them extra special for our campers! 🎂☀️
We’re looking for kind community members to help us fill our June & July Birthday Buddy spots and create unforgettable moments for our youth this summer. Whether you’d like to stop by camp in person or send a surprise through the mail, every gift and thoughtful gesture helps bring joy, excitement, and birthday magic to a child’s special day.

Thank you for helping us make this summer one to remember for our at-hope youth! 💜🌈

How it works:
-Visit the link in our bio
-Click the Birthday Buddy Campaign to fill out a form
-Purchase gifts between $30-$50 for your matched child
-Visit the Sanctuary to deliver it in person or mail it to us!

Address

120 East 8th Street * PO Box 3301
Jacksonville, FL
32206

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+19043864231

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