Community leaders Ed Rudner, who owned Renaissance Cruises, Janet and Jack Boyle, who co-owned Cellar Door Concerts and Sunrise Musical Theater, and Publix Supermarkets Charities became significant supporters. Other community leaders actively involved in volunteering and funding the agency were Linda Stepenovich with Barnett Bank, Kim Bentley with JM Family Enterprises, Gale Butler with Blockbuster, Cindy Stoddart with Comcast and Corina Biton with SunTrust.