St. Joe Community Foundation Announces $1 Million Donation

Watersound, Florida –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 11, 2018– The St. Joe Community Foundation today announces $1 Million donation pledged towards relief efforts for the region of Northwest Florida affected by Hurricane Michael. Exactly where these funds will be directed is to be determined as relief efforts are underway and needs will be identified.

“The St. Joe Community Foundation is honored to be able to contribute to the relief efforts from Hurricane Michael,” said Jorge Gonzalez, The St. Joe Company President and Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of The St. Joe Community Foundation. “Northwest Florida is our home. The residents and businesses of this beautiful region are strong and resilient. They are family. This is a time when we need to step up and support our family in their time of need. Northwest Florida will come back strong and sound.”

The St Joe Community Foundation’s mission is to enrich the quality of life of the people who live, work, and play in Northwest Florida. Created in 1999, the Foundation provides grants to the areas of education, environmental stewardship, building healthier communities, and programs that honor the cultural arts. We believe that St Joe is creating communities that will have a long – range impact on the towns and lives of people in the region. The Foundation is funded exclusively by a transfer fee on the sale of real estate in certain communities and resorts St Joe is developing. This fee applies the first time a property is sold, and on each resale.

For more information regarding The St. Joe Company and The St. Joe Community Foundation, visit www.joe.com.