The St. Joe Company (JOE) has been a neighbor of Northwest Florida for over 75 years. During that time, we’ve seen our business change, although our dedication to the area remains. JOE is committed to preserving and protecting the unique part of Florida we call home. That’s why we developed the STJCF, a resource for investing in the community, making it a better place to live, work and play. In 1999, the STJCF was established through The St. Joe Company and funded by transfer fees generated by the sale of homesites in certain towns and resorts in Walton, Bay and Gulf counties. By 2001, the STJCF became a 501(c) (3) independent non-profit organization. In this same year, we granted nearly $400,000 in the region. In 2002, we added Franklin County to the list of areas served, expanding our commitment across the region. We hired our first director to reach out into the community and form partnerships with like-minded organizations. 2003 saw the Foundation’s giving capacity grow by approximately $1.5 million and we made grants to the region of more than one million. Today we’ve made a big difference in a short time. Working with a growing number of community partners, we’ve added books to libraries and expanded literacy opportunities throughout the region. We’ve helped to strengthen families through grants for early child-care, after-school programs, and new recreational facilities. Our grants attest to our commitment to expand educational opportunities, to conserve natural and historic places and to increase cultural arts offerings. But, the best is yet to come.