Betty Griffin Center

Betty Griffin Center operates a 54-bed emergency shelter, six transitional apartments, and provides outreach services, training, and education throughout St. Johns County, Florida.

We employ 62 full-time staff and 14 part-time staff. Program staff is trained and certified in the areas of domestic and sexual abuse. All staff members also have additional specific credentials based on their job functions. Programs are provided in St. Augustine, Julington/Fruit Cove, Ponte Vedra and Hastings at schools, the courthouse and at community partner agency locations.


Your donations will allow us to continue to reach more people in our community who are in need of our services. We cannot thank you enough for everything you have given and continue to give. Thank you so much!

In-Kind Donations – You can make in-kind donations of clothing, accessories, household items and furniture to our thrift shoppes (Anastasia Square and Julington Square)

Donate Stock, Bonds, Equities, Real Estate – If you donate these items, you may avoid tax on the appreciated value while receiving a tax deduction.

Bequests – Designate Betty Griffin Center as a beneficiary in your will, property, trust, IRA, retirement or insurance plan.

Cash – Simply write a check to Betty Griffin Center and mail it or charge a one-time or recurring donation through the Donate button.

Charitable Trust and Deferred Gifts – Establish a trust which benefits Betty Griffin Center and may provide you with income as well as substantial tax savings.

Donations In Honor or In Memory – Send a donation in honor or in memory of a special friend, occasion, or anniversary. We will be glad to send an acknowledgement for the gift to the person of your choice.

Matching Gift – Does your employer match charitable donations - If so, ask your employer to match your donation to Betty Griffin Center and double or triple your impact.