The CoC – which is run by Opening Doors – gave Opening Doors nearly two-thirds ($456,511) of the monies approved by HUD ($701,502). The scoring committee is labeled “OD Scoring Committee” on its timeline.
- I reviewed the application and the Opening Doors website, and I cannot find the names of the CoC board members, who served on the OD Scoring Committee and who voted on the entities receiving the funds.
And Opening Doors Executive Director John Johnson wonders why we question how his organization operates.
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Real Change
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola will host the Real Change community partner event at the Brownsville Community Center today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Real Change is a free event that focuses on opioid addiction education and introduces attendees to the various resources available in the community.
Attendees will receive a variety of free services, including:
Free lunch
Transportation to and from the event courtesy of ECAT (must be wearing the Real Change wristband)
Free haircuts
Community supportive services
Florida ID services
Veteran supportive services
Legal services
Healthcare
Addiction and Substance Abuse Education
Homeless Prevention Education
Suicide Prevention Education
Additionally, attendees will learn about Escambia County’s CORE program at 12:30 p.m., which is a one-of-its-kind addiction and opioid recovery program.
Residents are encouraged to attend this free, informative event to learn more about the resources Escambia County and the City of Pensacola offer to those seeking resources and educational opportunities related to fighting drug addiction.
For additional information, visit MyEscambia.com/RealChange
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Happy Hour
