Good news from the blog, Oct. 3 edition

Autism Pensacola to be featured on PBS, Oct. 3 Written by Rick Outzen on 27 September 2015 WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, has received…

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2-1-1 Northwest Florida team among the best

United Way’s local five-person 2-1-1 Northwest Florida team was honored with highest quality assurance over 20 other 2-1-1s from across the nation. The Quality Assurance…

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Every County District has ALICE households

ALICE households – those that live above the Federal Poverty Level , but less than the basic cost of living in Escambia – are spread…

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Seville Rotary Arrogant Steak Cook Off, Oct. 24

Seville Rotary’s annual Arrogant Steak Cook Off will be held on Friday Oct. 24 at 5:30 pm at Seville Quarter. Teams of four will be…

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United Way: Thursday, May 15 evening update

U Contributions continue to come in through www.helpNWFLrecover.org NEW: United Way of Okaloosa/Walton dropped off the money they collected in last Friday’s all day radio/tele-thon….

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United Way: Wednesday, May 14 evening update

Amazing Support for our Community: NEW: Our sister city in Gero, Japan: How blessed we are to have a partnership with the people of Gero,…

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United Way: Tuesday, May 13 evening updates

Contributions continue to come in through www.helpNWFLrecover.org NEW: Direct financial assistance provided to partners and citizens through today’s check run include the disbursement of $15,000…

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United Way: Weekend Update

Volunteer NEEDS for Agency Partners to best assist affected residents: Captain Bob Cornett with Salvation Army has made a request for 12 volunteers to work…

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United Way: Federal Aid Programs for the State of Florida Declaration

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration…

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“Next Right Thing”

The “Next Right Thing” extended-day tutoring program is meeting or exceeding their goals to help under-performing elementary school students read at grade level, according to…

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Dine Out For St. Patty’s Day

St. Patty’s Day weekend isn’t just about green beer – okay, it is, but this year it’s also about giving back to the community. March…

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Lunch with Malcolm

Tying community-involvement with students to their success in school—and life— Escambia County School District Superintendent Malcolm Thomas challenged people to become actively involved with youth….

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