The focus of Bluegreen®’s charitable giving program is predominately on health issues, education and children in the communities in which our associates live and work - areas in which we believe our knowledge, experience, products and services can provide the most good in our communities. In addition, Bluegreen encourages employee volunteerism through our BEAR (Bluegreen Employee Action Resource) Team.

Use the links below or scroll the page to learn more about our charitable contributions or how we may support your organization.

Bluegreen BEAR Team

In 2000, the Bluegreen Employee Action Resource (BEAR) Team was established. It serves as the nucleus of the Company’s community service and philanthropic initiatives. Through the BEAR Team, Bluegreen associates meet monthly to brainstorm ways in which the company can raise money for Christel House® and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The BEAR Team also suggests other ways to reach out to the community and to support additional charities or causes. All BEAR Team activities are budgeted and approved by the Company’s Charitable Giving Committee.

Christel House®

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Teaching a child to “fish” is the foundation of the Christel House philosophy of self-sufficiency. Through education, Christel House aims to break the cycle of poverty for children around the world and help them to become self-sufficient, productive members of their societies.

Christel House programs focus on education, nutrition and health care, life-skills training, character development and self-esteem. The four core values of Christel House – respect, responsibility, independence and integrity – are integrated into the academic curriculum. Five nonresidential Christel House Learning Centers in Mexico, India, Venezuela, South Africa and the United States serve approximately 2,000 children.

Christel House has been Bluegreen’s Charity of Choice since 2000. Christel DeHaan, who co-founded Resort Condominiums International (RCI) in 1974, founded Christel House in 1998. All proceeds and contributions go directly to Christel House programs, while Ms. DeHaan underwrites all administrative costs. Bluegreen raises funds for Christel House through voluntary payroll deductions, golf tournaments, raffles and activities at our resorts. Learn more about Christel House.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International®

Founded in 1970 by parents of children with juvenile diabetes, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has raised more than $800 million for cutting-edge diabetes research. In 2003, JDRF funded 500 centers, grants and fellowships in 19 countries.

In our fifth year of sponsorship, Bluegreen was proud to co-chair the 2007 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Diabetes. This Boca Raton-based community event was held on Saturday, March 24, 2007. Bluegreen raises funds for this event through employee donations, raffles, a golf tournament and the sale of Ruby and Rufus diabetes bears.

The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through research. In a typical year, 85 percent of JDRF’s expenses support research and education about research, earning an “A” rating for efficiency from the American Institute of Philanthropy for six consecutive years. Learn more about JDRF.

American Red Cross®

The American Red Cross has been assisting people for the past 125 years. Their knowledge extends over many areas such as family disaster, financial preparation and animal safety. The American Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the country. The Red Cross is key to connecting active duty service members with their families, and the organization advises and assists more than 15 million people annually with skills to respond to emergencies.

For many years, Bluegreen Corporation and its associates have supported the American Red Cross in its response to national and international disasters. In 2006, the American Red Cross awarded its Circle of Humanitarian award to Bluegreen in recognition of the company's Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Most recently, Bluegreen has expanded its relationship with the American Red Cross through various volunteer and training activities at its Boca Raton location.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation®

Since 2000, Bluegreen has made annual corporate donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). The mission of the CFF is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. It funds medical research and care programs, which are improving the length and quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis. Learn more about CFF.

American Resort Development Association (ARDA)

Bluegreen is an active member and participant of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). ARDA is a non-profit professional industry organization serving the needs of the vacation ownership industry.

Bluegreen was awarded the ARDA 2003 ACE Community Service Award for its outstanding community service and philanthropic initiatives. Learn more about ARDA.

Miscellaneous Giving

Bluegreen contributes to other vital non-profit organizations including the American Cancer Society®, the annual Toys for Tots® campaign and the Salvation Army Angel Tree® program.

How Can We Help You?

Click here for a donation request form.*