- December 13, 2025
Flagler Cares, a one-stop health and social care organization, has launched its Second Annual “Keep the Holiday Lights On” campaign.
This initiative encourages neighbors to help neighbors by sponsoring homes to ensure struggling families can keep their lights on through December. The goal is to sponsor 100 homes at $100 per home, covering one month’s electric bill for families who might otherwise face utility cut-offs during the holidays, a Flagler Cares press release said.
Donations can be made now through the end of the year on the “Keep the Holiday Lights On” webpage at www.flaglercares.org/holiday. Check donations may also be mailed or dropped off at Flagler Cares, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B302, Palm Coast, FL 32164.
Supporters are welcome to contribute any amount to help brighten the season for their fellow residents. Flagler Cares Chief Executive Officer Carrie Baird said at Flagler Cares, they hear firsthand about the challenges facing their neighbors.
“With this campaign, we want to make sure families and seniors don’t have to choose between paying their electric bill and celebrating the holidays," Baird said. "It’s a simple but powerful way for our community to extend a hand — neighbors helping neighbors with most basic needs.”
As homes are sponsored, donors can watch the campaign’s progress online as homes on the page light up — a symbol of the community’s shared compassion and care, the press release said.
Families in need may apply for assistance beginning Dec. 1 through the same webpage. Flagler Cares will review applications based on financial need, reported hardship, and on a first-come, first-served basis.
In addition to bill assistance, any client who applies for help will be connected with Flagler Cares’ wrap-around services, the press release said.
For more information or to sponsor a home, visit www.flaglercares.org/holiday or call (386) 319-9483 ext. 7.
