Category: Caring
Podcast: ‘Sacred’ executive producer responds to criticism – transcript added
Elrico Tunstall and his attorney, Chris Crawford, appeared on WCOA this morning. They discussed the non-disclosure agreement for the distribution of the movie Sacred. They…
Living the Dream 2023
A decade ago, local entrepreneurs Quint & Rishy Studer partnered with Commissioner Lumon May to host the first Living the Dream event in Pensacola. Their…
Why the Children’s Trust should do pilot programs in 32505
CEO Chandra Smiley explains why Community Health Northwest Florida moved its headquarters to Jackson Street in the 32505 zip code. In the fall of 2015,…
Pensacola Humane Society closed
The Pensacola Humane Society has temporarily shut its doors, according to its Facebook page. “We apologize for any inconvenience. For resources to rehome your pet,…
Telling Pensacola’s Story, with Mayor D.C. Reeves
The Jan. 5 issue is now available online, and the print edition hits the stands tomorrow. Telling Pensacola’s Story At the Heartland Summit hosted by…
Podcast: Sacred to hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 7
Elrico Tunstall, the brainchild behind the pulse-pounding drama, “Sacred,” has been working 11 years to make this dream become a reality. Filmed exclusively in Pensacola,…
Emotional video of Pensacola native getting Pro Bowl news
SYSA alum Jeremy Reaves, a safety for the Washington Commanders, was named to the NFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games as the special teams…
Junior League receives Golden Pear Grant
MAITLAND, Fla. (December 21, 2022) – The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) announced recipients of the 2022 Golden Pear Grants during a live stream on Facebook…
FP&L writes big check to Council on Aging
Florida Power & Light Company Supports Council on Aging with $45,000 Donation PENSACOLA, Fla. (Dec. 21, 2022) – Florida Power & Light Company donated $45,000 to Council on Aging of West Florida to…
Why were Children’s Trust proposals rejected?
After spending four hours reviewing dozens of proposals for out-of-school time programs in late November, the grant committee chair Tori Woods made a motion at…
Operation Santa
More than 1,400 children in the child welfare system from Escambia to Walton County will experience the magic of Christmas thanks to the support of…
Project Formal
Taxie Lambert turned the unimaginable sorrow of losing her daughter to making a difference in other girls’ lives. Eleven-year-old Desirea Sierra never made it past…
Humane Society hires two organizations to mediate issues
Press Release from the Pensacola Humane Society: Responding to recent accusations by its employees of alleged mismanagement, the Pensacola Humane Society’s board of directors has…
Yes, Pensacola Humane Society has cash problems
The Pensacola Humane Society is struggling to pay staff and care for its animals, according to a report by the PNJ’s Tom McLaughlin that was…
Chadbourne Foundation donates $500K to Valerie’s House
Grief support center for children will expand with new location Pensacola, Fla. – December 15, 2022 – Valerie’s House, a non-profit in Pensacola with the…
COVID-19 vax saved 3.25 million American lives and $1.5 trillion in medical bills.
According to a new modeling study by the Commonwealth Fund, without COVID-19 vaccines, the US would have seen four times more deaths from the pandemic…
ECT executive director lists accomplishments and challenges
As part of her recent evaluation, Escambia Children’s Trust executive director Tammy Greer listed her accomplishments and challenges. Under her accomplishments, she listed regular work…
Podcast: Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush
BOOK SIGNING WITH DR. RUSSELL LEVENSON Tuesday, Dec. 13 ~ 6-8 p.m. ~ Christ Church Parish Hall Join us for a special evening with Dr….
Lefevers to step down from The NISSI Project
Effective March 1, 2023, the President and CEO Sara Lefevers of The NISSI Project (Network of Immediate Services for Survivors International) based out or Pensacola,…
Children’s Trust has another $4.3 million on its agenda
Aside from the sole-source grants mentioned on Friday, The Escambia Children’s Trust Board will consider tomorrow evening awarding grants totaling $4.3 million for out-of-school-time programs…
