Bishop William A. Wack Directs $50,000 of Diocesan Funding to Food Pantries in Northwest Florida
Bishop William A. Wack of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee has directed $50,000 to Catholic Charities food pantries across Northwest Florida to help meet growing demand for food assistance following federal aid shortfalls.
United Fidelity Bank to Host Annual Fort Walton Beach Community Day
United Fidelity Bank will host its 4th annual Community Day in Fort Walton Beach on October 25, featuring free food, games, live music, and a book giveaway for children, along with booths from over 30 local organizations.
Eglin Federal Credit Union Rows for Hope: $50K Raised to Fight Suicide
Eglin Federal Credit Union has donated more than $50,000 over three years to support Bring Hope Now’s suicide prevention programs, raising funds through employee-led initiatives and sponsorship of the annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival in Fort Walton Beach.
Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women Opens $500 Grant Applications.
The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting applications for a $500 grant to support organizations that benefit women, with a deadline of October 15th. Past recipients include Crestview Area Shelter, Beyond Expectations, and Opportunity Place.
Five Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Released at Inlet Beach
The Gulfarium CARE Center released five rehabilitated sea turtles at Inlet Beach after treating them for hook-related injuries and other conditions, with community members gathering to watch their return to the Gulf.
Kiwanis Foundation Delivers 288 “Bags of Hope” to Foster Children in Northwest Florida
The Kiwanis Foundation of Niceville-Valparaiso, with support from FPL, the NextEra Energy Foundation, and other Division 1 Kiwanis Clubs, delivered 288 Bags of Hope to foster children in Northwest Florida to provide essential items during their transition into foster care.
Advanced Sacred Hope Academy Expands to New Fort Walton Beach Campus
Advanced Sacred Hope Academy in Fort Walton Beach is opening a larger campus this fall to serve 75 autistic and neurodiverse students and is seeking community sponsorships for classrooms and a sensory-friendly playground.
Local Firefighters Prep for 9/11 Memorial Fundraiser
Residents and first responders will gather in Panama City Beach on Sept. 6 for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, honoring the fallen of Sept. 11 while raising funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
This Group Has A Radical Plan to Ensure Lifetime Care For Adults With Special Needs
The Ground Up Project’s new facility, The Resting Tree, offers a crucial lifeline to families with special needs adults, providing essential care and community resources in Niceville.
BrunchFest Returns to Pensacola This October to Support Boys & Girls Clubs
BrunchFest returns to downtown Pensacola this October to raise funds for youth programs through a community brunch event hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
