Step-Up Franklin, March 1 to June 31- a project envisioned by Franklin County (FC) School District Superintendent, Nina Marks. Her vision is to engage the vocational carpentry class students at the consolidated school to construct new entry steps ( or handicap access ramps as appropriate) for low income households. Although the project would focus on the schools’ neighborhood of Eastpoint, others would not be excluded. Case managers from social service partners such as Senior Services of FC, Aging With Dignity, Capital Area Community Action Agency, FC Food Pantry and the Sheriff’s Office Victim’s Advocate will refer and engage particular clients for the service. Civic organizations such as Carrabelle Cares, H’COLA (Hillside Coalition of Laborers for Apalachicola), Apalachicola Rotary Club and the St. George Island Civic Club will recruit members to assist students to measure, plan and install steps/ramps.  The goal is to repair/replace/construct a minimum of 40 steps/ramps. 
AIM for Health, March 6-12 - Now in the second year, this concentrated week of health screenings and community health projects facilitated through arts activities is the brainchild of Jill Sonke, Director for the Center for the Arts in Healthcare at the University of Florida and the Arts in Medicine Staff of Shands Hospital. The lead local agency is the Weems Memorial Arts in Medicine Program ( the state model for arts in rural healthcare) , with coordinating assistance from Franklin's Promise Coalition. The project brings 26 students from the Arts/Healthcare fields from the University of Florida and 16 professional artists, instructors/professors, clinical staff and volunteers to Franklin County for a week of service. The project is divided into three groups, the core group will conduct home health screenings and community service projects ( 60% in Eastpoint, 20% in Apalachicola and 20% in Carrabelle). During these visits, combinations of clinical staff, artists and volunteers conduct home health assessments while capturing the client’s oral history. While on site they identify short and long term needs. Short term needs (which can include facilitating health testing or treatment, completing home safety repairs and/or addressing health/sanitation issues) are addressed during the week and long term needs are provided to the appropriate local agency for follow through after the week’s project. A “Garden Group” will facilitate and install a sustainable nutrition garden at the Apalachicola Bay Charter School. The project will include art components that local artist and students at the school create and install, educational components for the school on nutrition and sustainable gardening and health education as it relates diet and outdoor activity. The third group will work the Middle Schools to address STD’s. Through the use of theater programs, including but not limited to roleplay, improvisation and story telling, volunteers will appropriately address these significant health issues. The culmination of the theater group’s work will be a presentation at the school involving volunteers and students. The combined team from the Universities contribute all of their supplies and cover their expenses. The professors train the volunteers on cultural competency and require an understanding of the area prior to the volunteers arrival to ensure the project is sensitive to the participants and the community. 8-10 volunteers provide housing, meals and transportation for the college students during the week giving them cultural insight and connection to the local people. Other entities involved are  FC Parks, Recreation and Solid Waste, the City of Apalachicola Public Works Department , the Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art, as well as,  Apalachee Center( DCF funded mental health providers).  
I CAN - I WILL, May 1 -September 30 - The Gulf Coast Workforce Board‘s, “One By One, One On One” Program which implements Franklin County’s welfare transition program will share lead agency roles with FPC to implement this project.  The coalition will enter into cooperative agreements with 20 non-profit agencies and government entities to train and engage a minimum of two volunteers each.  The Workforce Board will utilize the welfare transition and employment services resources to recruit volunteers who are currently unemployed and seeking work experience. FPC will provide  training for  each volunteer as well as provide support for participating partners to conduct agency specific training for all agency volunteers  ( through the VRC). FPC will provide assistance to agencies to develop volunteer job descriptions and will provide training on the use of the Volunteer Franklin website. This project will systematically engage volunteers in service to many of the organizations of which they are clients/participants. 
Historic Apalachicola Main Street Program, 1 March - September 30 - This non-profit organization will implement the National Trust for Historic Preservation/Florida Department of Historic Resources Main Street program. On August 11, 2010 the Apalachicola City Commission unanimously voted to endorse the non-profit corporation in it’s application for  Main Street designation. The Main Street program gives a framework that helps communities develop and implement their own ideas. Main Street is a volunteer-driven, locally envisioned, community based economic revitalization program with proven results. As a unique economic development tool, the Main Street Four-Point Approach® is the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize their districts by leveraging local assets; from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride. Organization involves getting everyone working toward the same goal and assembling the appropriate human and financial resources to implement a revitalization program. A governing board and 4 standing committees make up the fundamental organizational structure of the volunteer-driven program. This structure not only divides the workload and clearly delineates responsibilities, but also builds consensus and cooperation among the various stakeholders. Unique volunteers will include a 9 member volunteer board and 4 committees of 5-20 volunteers to plan and implement projects which will include, but not be limited to, downtown beautification, special events, business improvement workshops, etc.
Franklin County Food Drive, August 29 - September 17 -  Coordinated by the FC Food Pantry, the drive will collect food for the coming holiday season. Schools conduct a can drive with rewards for classes who collect the most food. Churches are asked to donate specific components of the holiday meals. The drive will carry a message of empathy for our neighbors. Food Pantry clients volunteer to host a Labor Day benefit concert. The volunteers help set up and prepare food for concert attendees. 9 food pantry committee members, 80 church volunteers, over 200 children and 10 food pantry clients are unique volunteers to this project.
Remember to Give, 9/11, September 11 - Organized by Carrabelle Cares, this national day of giving will focus on a beautification and clean-up project in Carrabelle. The Waterfronts Partnership will be supported with a beautification project along the riverfront on Marine Street. Volunteers will be recruited from across the region. Lunch, which will include a presentation about the value of community service, will be provided.
Christmas in July, Senior Needs, July 1-25 - Senior Services of Franklin County will coordinate a campaign to collect funds and items to provide holiday gifts to seniors. To engage the senior population,  seniors will volunteer to be part of the project by making videos to promote the campaign which will be posted on social media. 
International Coastal Cleanup,  April 2 - September 24 - Organized by the Ocean Conservancy and led locally by the Apalachicola Riverkeeper, this project will feature 3 small cleanups in Eastpoint, St. George Island and Carrabelle, each with “Trash Patrol” training that leads to the major event on September 24. Over two hundred volunteers gather from across the region to comb the beaches and waterways. A recognition lunch will be provided at Lighthouse Park. Awareness about the growing environmental issue will be highlighted and volunteers will be given a commemorative T-shirt to spread the message. Partners in the event are FC Solid Waste, Florida State Parks, FSU Marine Lab, FC Schools, Carrabelle Cares and SGI Civic Club. 
H’COLA’s Neighborhood  Pride, May 7 - The Hillside Coalition of Laborers for Apalachicola serve as lead agency with assistance from the Apalachicola Community Pride Partnership ( the City of Apalachicola) and FC Solid Waste.  On “May Day” volunteers gather to focus on cleanup and beautification in the historic African American neighborhood affectionately known as “The Hill“.  Work will center around Franklin Square, the Holy Family Cultural and Senior Center, and the Apalachicola Community Garden. Home owners will be assisted with cleanup of their property and they will be encouraged to participate as their contribution. A “Pot Luck” will be held to give recognition to the volunteers.