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CLAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER RECEIVES TOP HONOR AT THE 2026 “CELEBRATE CLAY” COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

FLEMING ISLAND, Florida, April 28, 2026 – The Paul E. & Klare N. Reinhold Foundation, Inc. hosted its annual “Celebrate Clay” Community Service Awards Breakfast on April 28 at the Thrasher‑Horne Center, recognizing the people and organizations whose work strengthens the fabric of Clay County. During the event, the Foundation awarded $100,000 in charitable funding across 47 awards to nonprofit organizations delivering impactful programs and services to Clay County residents.

Clay Behavioral Health Center received the Foundation’s highest distinction, the $15,000 Paul E. Reinhold Community Service Award, recognizing its outstanding commitment to improving mental and behavioral health outcomes in the community.

Photo: Irene Toto, CEO, Clay Behavioral Health Center accepts The Paul E. Reinhold Community Service Award of the Year from George Egan, Reinhold Foundation Trustee

The Reinhold Foundation’s “Celebrate Clay” awards program honors the legacy of Paul and Klare Reinhold, and recognizes, rewards, and encourages community service within Clay County. The Foundation has awarded more than $1.46 million to Celebrate Clay award recipients in the past seventeen years.

This year’s award recipients were selected by a five‑member judging panel composed of three independent community leaders and two members of the Reinhold family. Judges reviewed projects and programs completed in 2025 and evaluated their impact, effectiveness, and long‑term benefit to the community. This year’s judges were: Mrs. Jan Conrad, Sr. Vice President, Commercial Banking, Ameris Bank; Mrs. DeAnn Collins Dockery, Owner & Principal, Partners with Nonprofits; Mr. Michael A. Vallencourt, Board Chairman, Vallencourt Construction; and Mr. Paul Myers and Dr. Christoper Towe, Reinhold Family Members.

Applications were open to nonprofit organizations throughout the First Coast that provided services to Clay County residents during 2025. The 47 award recipients represent a diverse range of organizations, including county‑wide nonprofits, faith‑based ministries, schools, and volunteer‑driven initiatives.

Congratulations to all 2026 Celebrate Clay award recipients (listed below).

 Paul E. Reinhold Community Service Award ($15,000):

Clay Behavioral Health Center

 Judges' Choice Program Awards ($7,000 each):

The Clothes Closet & Food Pantry

Teen Court of Clay County

Jack Myers Executive Director Award* ($7,000):

Kathleen Spears, Waste Not Want Not

Peggy Bryan Volunteer of the Year Award* ($7,000):

Sid Rooy, Pet FL – Penney Farms

Judges' Choice Volunteer Awards* ($3,500 each):

Cecilia Larson, Quigley House

Jay Heather, The James Boys

 *Note: Volunteer and executive director awards recognize outstanding individuals for their community service. The cash awards are provided to the nominating nonprofit organization that they serve.

 Special Judges' Awards ($2,000 each):

AMIkids Clay

Clay County Community Band

Clay County Early Literacy

First Coast Women’s Services

Impact Clay

Pace Center for Girls, Clay

Project REACH Kids, Clay District Schools

Seamark Ranch

Vision is Priceless

The Way Free Medical Clinic

Category Awards ($1,000 each):

The grant programs of The Paul E. & Klare N. Reinhold Foundation, Inc. support philanthropic and charitable organizations that work to improve the quality of life for Clay County residents.

Photo: Irene Toto, CEO, Clay Behavioral Health Center accepts The Paul E. Reinhold Community Service Award of the Year from George Egan, Reinhold Foundation Trustee