Outdoor community gathering with North Port St. Joe residents and neighbors under a tent

North Port St. Joe, Florida

North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation

We work on behalf of the residents of North Port St. Joe to deliver improvements in health, housing, redevelopment, and environmental justice.

1,000+

Residents represented

14

Partners and funders

4

Community priorities

What We Do

“We work on behalf of the residents of North Port St. Joe to deliver improvements in health, housing and redevelopment in the community. We are also dedicated to helping the community recover from a history of environmental injustices that have led to long term health, infrastructure, and economic impacts.”

In the Community

North Port St. Joe in Motion

Community meetings, neighborhood planning, and resident-led work are at the center of NPSJCDC.

North Port St. Joe community gathering
Community members gathering around shared priorities.
Community event in North Port St. Joe
Local events help keep residents connected.
Residents at a community session
Resident voices guide the work.

Juneteenth 2026

Celebrating Freedom in North Port St. Joe

The community gathered for a full weekend of parades, live music, dancing, and ceremony on June 19–21, 2026.

Performers dancing at the Juneteenth ceremony at Washington High School
Dancers performed at the Washington High School ceremony.
Horseback riders during the Juneteenth parade
Horseback riders during the Juneteenth event.
Fireworks over North Port St. Joe on Juneteenth night
Fireworks closed out the evening celebration.

Our Programs

How We Serve the Community

Four interconnected focus areas working together to create lasting change in North Port St. Joe.

Housing
Program

Housing

Improving housing availability and quality through land acquisition, accessory dwelling units, a community land trust, and property stabilization.

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Public Health
Program

Public Health

Advancing a healthier future through health impact assessment work, university partnerships, and community-led planning.

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Environmental Justice
Program

Environmental Justice

Supporting sustainable redevelopment, community health monitoring, and fair economic opportunity after decades of pollution and disinvestment.

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Workforce Development
Program

Workforce Development

Offering free EcoWorkforce training for environmental assessment skills, certifications, field experience, and higher-wage green jobs.

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Our Story

Our History

See how NPSJCDC evolved from early housing work to long-term community leadership.

Our Impact

Making a Measurable Difference

A few concrete markers from the work: residents represented, partnerships built, priority areas advanced, and workforce training underway.

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Residents Represented

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Partner Organizations

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EcoWorkforce Training Program

In the News

Latest Coverage

See how our work is being recognized nationally and locally.

AOL News
Press
AOL News

Port St. Joe celebrates Juneteenth

Port St. Joe came together for a weekend of parades, live music, fireworks, and community ceremony to mark Juneteenth 2026.

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Yahoo Lifestyle
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Yahoo Lifestyle

Port St. Joe to host jam-packed weekend for annual Juneteenth celebration

The annual Juneteenth celebration in Port St. Joe promises a full weekend of events including a parade, concerts, and community activities.

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Port St. Joe to host jam-packed weekend for annual Juneteenth celebration

The annual Juneteenth celebration in Port St. Joe promises a full weekend of events including a parade, concerts, and community activities.

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Be Part of the Change

Whether you are a resident, partner, or supporter — there is a place for you in building a stronger North Port St. Joe.

Our Partners

Supported By Leading Organizations

NPSJCDC works alongside government agencies, universities, funders, and nonprofits to maximize community impact.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
NW Florida Water Management District
Florida A&M University
Florida State University
University of West Florida
University of Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience
University of Florida Historical & Cultural Preservation Projects
University of South Florida
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Jesse Ball duPont Fund
The Nature Conservancy
North Port St. Joe PAC