All Sports Association Raises Almost $140,000 in One Night For Local Youth Sports.
Fundraiser caps banner year for youth sports advocates in group Roughly 1,000 people filled the convention center as the memorabilia – a signed Walter Payton Jersey, Footballs with the John Hancock of Nick Saban, and tickets to the Emerald Coast Classic got snapped up by bidders. The lights were low on the crows as […]
Niceville Community Starts Fundraiser for 5-Year-Old In Need of a New Heart
February is all about the heart, and that includes taking care of it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network recently shared new annual record numbers for heart transplants in 2022. GoFundMe saw more than 16,000 heart-related fundraisers created in the past two years. As February […]
Non-Profit With A ‘Vision’ to Host Seminar to Give Advice on Starting Non-Profits in Niceville
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — February 21, 2023 — The White-Wilson Community Foundation will host A Nonprofit’s Secret to Success, The Sight Savers America Story, an engaging and insightful lunch and learn for local nonprofit leaders. The free event will take place on Wednesday, March 15 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, 214 Partin Drive S, from 11:30 […]
ECCAC Announces Gala In The Garden Fundraiser
Event will feature the Will Thompson Band The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on their annual signature Gala in the Garden and Golf Weekend, this year presented by George and Janice Hendricks. The Gala features a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at […]
Abused Children In Northwest Florida Have A New Advocate
Niceville, FL (January 23, 2023)…The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) announced that Debra “Debi” Riley-Broadnax join their team as the non-profit’s new CARES Program Manager.
Elementary Students Get Expanded CTE Summer Camp Options, Thanks to Donation
A $5,000 donation from a repeat donor means Okaloosa County students interested in Career and Technical Education will get to expand their horizons this summer.
Niceville Quilters Honor Military In Upcoming Show With Special Designs
Normal returns to the Flying Needles Quilt Guild as it prepares for its biennial Emerald Coast Quilt Show, scheduled for March 3 and 4 at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds.
This is how much Niceville Students Raised For Needy Kids Christmas Presents
Youth Advisory Council Aleena Ponto told the Niceville City Council the students raised the money through community donations, thanks to the efforts of the members of the council.
Niceville Council Chooses Charities For Donations
Niceville’s City Council made it’s decision about the charities and non-profits it will support in 2023. In total, the city was asked for about $28,000 in donations from various agencies and approved $22,500.
Bluewater Students Raise $600+ To Help Cases For Kids Program
Guardian Ad Litem Representatives take a $650 check from fifth graders at Bluewater Elementary. The Students raised the money for the Cases for Kids program.
