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
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.
"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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Deb Vitale
Treasurer
Vacant
Events Coordinator
Vacant
Historian
Nolli
Director of Operations
We’d love to hear from you.
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