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Mission

The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast is a 501(c)(3) community center formed in April of 2021 to serve the LGBTQ+ population in the Treasure Coast area.  Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote and unite our community.

Partners

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Midway Specialty Care Center

Not-for-profit clinic

At The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing this issue. Health Clinic is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.

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"All of us who are openly gay are living and writing the history of our movement. We are no more - and no less - heroic than the suffragists and abolitionists of the 19th century; and the labor organizers, Freedom Riders, Stonewall demonstrators, and environmentalists of the 20th century. We are ordinary people, living our lives, and trying as civil-rights activist Dorothy Cotton said, to 'fix what ain't right' in our society."

Senator Tammy Baldwin

Story time with Michelle Pesantes | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Shelita Taylor | Queens and Kings Interview
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Shelita Taylor | Queens and Kings Interview

The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL LGBTQ+ Queens and Kings Interview The Queen of the Treasure Coast, Shelita Taylor sat down with us to give us all the tea on who she is and why she does what she does. Shelita Taylor’s social media: Facebook: Shelita Taylor Instagram: @Shelita_Taylor Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Free Clipart provided by: http://clipart-library.com Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw Vlog Music Credits Intro Track: Travel (FCPX) Segment Track: No Slope Artist: Freedom Trail Studio (YouTube Audio) No attribution is required. Segment Track: Ukulele Beach Artist:Dough Maxwell (YouTube Audio/No attribution is required.) Outro Track: New Day (FCPX)
Story time with Shelita Taylor | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Story time with Shelita Taylor | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL

Story time with Shelita Taylor | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL Growing Forward In this week’s Story Time, Shelita Taylor tells a tale of growing and allowing yourself to progress forward. Shelita Taylor’s Social Media: Instagram: shelita_taylor Facebook: Shelita Taylor Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaylazaros Youtube: Shelita Taylor Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Intro Music: Title -Far Away (Sting) (YouTube Studio) Artist: MK2 Segment1 Music: Track: Longer Distance (No attribution is required) Artist: Track Tribe (YouTube Library) Segment2 Music: Track: It Just makes me Happy (No attribution is required) Artist: DJQuads Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw
Story time with Violet Renee Bradburn | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Story time with Violet Renee Bradburn | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL

Story time with Violet Renee Bradburn | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL Living your true identity…. In this week’s Story Time, Violet Renee Bradburn allows into a journey of discovery, acceptance and finding yourself. If you need help or want more info on the topic “Trans”, please visit https://www.transsocial.org/ Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Intro Music: Title -Far Away (Sting) (YouTube Studio) Artist: MK2 Segment1 Music: Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Segment2 Music: Carefree by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400037 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Segment3 Music: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100806 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Segment4 Music: Italian Morning by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw
Story time with Kristina Suzzon McIlvoy | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Story time with Kristina Suzzon McIlvoy | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL

Story time with Kristina Suzzon McIlvoy | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL You can build your own family! In this week’s Story Time, Kristina Suzzon McIlvoy wanted to share how when plan didn’t, the next plan was do it yourself. Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Intro Music: Title -Far Away (Sting) (YouTube Studio) Artist: MK2 Segment Music: Title - A Night Alone (No attribution is required.) Artist: Track Tribe (YouTube Audio Library) Segment Music: Title - Morning Joe (No attribution is required.) Artist: Patino (YouTube Audio Library) Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw
Story time with Gary Little | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Story time with Gary Little | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL

Story time with Gary Little | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL A Note to oneself, don’t overthink it! In this week’s Story Time, Gary Little wanted to share his coming out story in honor of National Coming Out month. Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Intro Music: Title -Far Away (Sting) (YouTube Studio) Artist: MK2 Segment Music: Title - A Night Alone (No attribution is required.) Artist: Track Tribe (YouTube Audio Library) Segment Music: Title - Morning Joe (No attribution is required.) Artist: Patino (YouTube Audio Library) Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw

Our Board Members

Committed to the Cause

Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of professionals is the backbone of The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. Read on to learn more about some of our incredible team members.

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Peggy J Ashley ( PJ)

President

Peggy  ( PJ) has lived in Florida since age 5, grew up in Miami (GO DOLPHINS) and moved to the Treasure Coast 25+ years ago. They came out 30 years ago and was disowned by their family; because of that, today they have the passion for supporting and being there for anyone who has experienced the same path. In PJ’s off time, they can be found down by the water relaxing or fishing. 

The mission of the Sanctuary they are very passionate about.  They would love to pave a road for the future generations on the Treasure Coast to have that safe place. 

PJ has a degree in Music Education and loves teaching & training music. PJ  loves to communicate Thru their music. They also has over 25 years total of Store Management.

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Donna Pixley 

Vice president

Donna currently works at the WPB VA Medical Center and has been there over 18yrs. She is also the executive VP of her local union. Donna is an activist and champion for Human Rights. She is a Florida native and came to Port St Lucie in 2015.

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Michelle Savage 

Member liaison

Michelle is a Native to Florida born right here in West Palm Beach. Michelle has lived in Port Saint Lucie for 47 years and has watched this area become what it is today.  Michelle loves the outdoors and can be found at the beach enjoy the waves and sun. Michelle has 3 beautiful children - 2 adult children 21 and 24 Her youngest starts high school this year.  She works in the early childhood education field.

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Laura Sellers McAllister 

Lgbt Affairs

Laura was born in Texas and grew up in various locations throughout Tennessee.  In 2009, Laura followed her love for warm weather and made the move to sunny Florida.  She has been a resident of the Treasure Coast since 2012.  Equipped with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA in Management, Laura spent a decade working as a stock trader and financial advisor before transitioning her career into real estate career, where she has thrived for the last 10 years. As a dedicated community member, Laura has served on the Board of Directors for the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) and is currently a Board of Director for Florida Realtors. Growing up in the conservative South, Laura gained a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community. This insight has inspired her to advocate for equality and inclusion, both in her professional life and beyond.  After learning about The Sanctuary and its mission, she knew this was where she wanted to focus her volunteer efforts.  Laura and her husband Scott live with their 6 Sphynx cats (the hairless ones!) and their Dachshund.  In Laura’s spare time, she can be found lounging by the pool and taking entirely too many photos of her pets!

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Kristina Mcilvoy 

Secretary

Kristina is native to the Treasure Coast. She is a full time registered nurse and a single mother of three human children, 2 unruly canines, 3 cats (which she was tricked into!), and 2 ball pythons. In her free time she likes to plan cookouts, game nights, and dinners with her friends.

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Deb Vitale

Treasurer


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Events Coordinator


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Director of Operations


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