Caring & Sharing Of South Walton County, Inc.

What Caring & Sharing Of South Walton County, Inc. does

Caring & Sharing of South Walton County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in July 1994 and headquartered at 112 Lynn Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It provides crisis relief services to low-income residents of Walton County through five integrated programs: a drive-thru food pantry operating twice monthly, financial assistance for past-due rent, utilities, and prescriptions (paid directly to vendors), on-site counseling and case management, clothing assistance via thrift store vouchers, and a coordinated entry point for homeless services operated in partnership with the Homeless and Housing Alliance of Walton and Okaloosa Counties. The organization also operates a long-running thrift store that has been a retail presence in South Walton for close to 30 years, providing both a revenue stream and a voucher distribution channel for beneficiaries.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Mary Catharine Miller, with day-to-day operations managed by Executive Director Carly Barnes, supported by two directors and five additional staff (total of eight employees) and over 150 regular volunteers. There is no proprietary technology stack; service delivery is in-person during walk-in assistance hours (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am–2pm), supplemented by donation management platforms (Qgiv, Kindful) and a shared HMIS database for homeless intake coordination.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: thrift store sales, individual donations, the recurring 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' monthly giving program ($84/month or $1,000/year), corporate sponsorships of six annual fundraising events, foundation grants (United Way, Rosemary Beach Foundation, Alys Foundation, 1st Judicial Circuit Foundation, among others), and church contributions. In 2025 the organization launched a capital campaign to purchase and renovate 111 Lynn Drive into a new Programs and Assistance Hub, signaling a capacity-expansion phase tied to client demand that has nearly doubled since 2022.

Name

Caring & Sharing Of South Walton County, Inc.

Legal name

Caring & Sharing of South Walton, Inc.

Website

https://caringandsharingsowal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Caring & Sharing of South Walton County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that provides crisis relief — food, financial assistance, counseling, case management, and homeless intake — to low-income residents of Walton County, Florida, funded through thrift store sales, donations, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Nonprofit Crisis Relief

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Crisis relief services
• Food pantry assistance
• Financial aid programs
• Community thrift store
• Case management counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Thrift Store Revenue: Sales from the Caring & Sharing Thrift Store, operating for close to 30 years, help cover operating expenses and generate funds for food, prescriptions, utilities, mental health counseling, and case management.
2. Individual Donations: General program support donations from individuals. Neighbors Helping Neighbors monthly giving program at $84/month or $1,000/year.
3. Event Sponsorships & Ticket Sales: Corporate sponsorships and ticket sales from annual events including fashion shows, golf tournaments, wine dinners, and charity balls.
4. Corporate Giving: Corporate giving opportunities and donations from businesses supporting the organization.
5. Foundation & Church Support: Support from area churches, foundations, and community organizations including United Way, Alys Foundation, Rosemary Beach Foundation, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Caring & Sharing of South Walton provides crisis relief to low-income Walton County residents through financial assistance, food, counseling, and case management. The organization operates a drive-thru food pantry (twice monthly), rent/utility/prescription financial aid, thrift-store clothing vouchers, no-cost counseling referrals, and a coordinated entry point for homeless services. A long-running community Thrift Store generates revenue to underwrite these programs.

Product overview

Caring & Sharing of South Walton is a nonprofit organization that has been meeting the needs of low-income Walton County residents since 1994. The organization operates as a single integrated social services provider offering multiple assistance programs including a drive-thru food pantry, rent/utility/prescription financial assistance, clothing assistance with thrift store vouchers, counseling and case management services, and coordinated entry for homeless individuals. The organization generates revenue through a thrift store and relies on donations, event sponsorships, and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors monthly giving program to fund operations. Currently serving approximately 850+ families each month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 850+ families served each month
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DCWAF (Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Caring & Sharing of South Walton through collaborative efforts in the Walton County area.
• 1st Judicial Circuit FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support to Caring & Sharing of South Walton programs.
• Rosemary Beach FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner supporting crisis relief efforts in South Walton County.
• Alys FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation providing support to Caring & Sharing of South Walton initiatives.
• Christ The KingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch partner in the South Walton community supporting the organization.
• CHELCO (Coastal Electric Cooperative)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal utility cooperative supporting community initiatives.
• Community ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal church partner supporting community outreach efforts.
• Homeless and Housing Alliance of Walton and Okaloosa CountiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaring & Sharing serves as an intake point for homeless individuals and families for the alliance. They work together on coordinated entry, needs assessment, and connection to community resources including rapid rehousing and emergency shelter.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CaringandSharingSowal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caringandsharing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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