Escambia Children’s Trust awards Pensacola $1.7 million grant for after school programs
The Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the Escambia Children's Trust, which will be used to support after-school programs for local youth at city community centers.
The grant will allow the city to offer after-school programs at no cost to children whose families qualify for free and reduced lunch, with a goal of increasing the number of children enrolled in quality after-school programming and ensuring equal access for low-income families.
The city will also use the grant funding to hire a full-time out-of-school time coordinator and implement additional programming opportunities in fine arts; science, technology, engineering and math; outdoor recreation and conservation education, and behavioral support services through CDAC at Fricker Resource Center.
The total grant award is $1,690,127 over three years, with $540,041 provided in the first year and minor increases the following two years to adjust for inflation. Parks and Recreation offers four after-school programs in community resource centers, which are open to all kindergarten through fifth grade students living in Escambia County and the city of Pensacola.
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In addition to a variety of programming including recreational sports, free play and homework assistance, participants are offered a nutritious snack. This is a critical component of the program that helps eliminate food insecurity and improve health outcomes for participating youth.
Visit cityofpensacola.com/1196/After-School-Program for details.
Jernigan’s Landing, hosts Reimagine Milton outreach event
Reimagine Milton takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 18 at Jernigan’s Landing, 5158 Willing St.
Reimagine Milton is an outreach event where churches, businesses, ministries and community agencies come together for a few hours to bless those who feel a bit hopeless.
The festival will have children's activities, including inflatables, face painting, games, popcorn, coloring contests, carnival rides, free haircuts and more. The event also will give away 20,000 pounds of food, in addition to diapers and clothing. Free HIV testing will be offered, and free lunch will be served.
Visit reimagineworldwide.org for details.
Escambia County Office of Purchasing to host free vendor open house
The Escambia County Office of Purchasing will host a free vendor open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22 in the purchasing office on the second floor of the Matt Langley Bell III Building, located at 213 Palafox Place.
During the open house, Escambia County Purchasing representatives will review the procurement process, bid packages, vendor registry and bonds, as well as a new task order program. Staff will be available to answer questions as well. This event is open to current vendors and anyone who is interested in registering as a vendor with Escambia County.
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Escambia County encourages local, small, women and minority owned businesses to register as vendors with the county. Businesses recorded on the vendor registry have an immediate advantage to act on any advertised bid solicitations that fit the description of their business. There is no charge to register as a vendor.
Call 850-595-4980 or visit myescambia.com/our-services/purchasing/vendor-registration for details.
Santa Rosa Animal Services launches new kennel sponsorship fundraising effort
Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter has launched Kennel Sponsorships, a fundraising effort to help with medical care, foster support, microchip and rabies clinic, spay/neuter programs and community outreach.
Kennel sponsorships range from $150 to 500, depending on if it's a cat or dog kennel, and where the kennel is located in the shelter. Sponsors will get personalized signs on their chosen kennel now through Feb. 28, 2024. Businesses and individuals are welcome to personalize signs with business information or in honor/memory of a loved one/pet.
Cat Kennel Levels: bronze level, $150; silver level, $250; gold level, $350; Dog Kennel Levels: bronze level, $300; silver level, $400; gold level, $500; Sponsors will receive: kennel signage; sponsorship listing on the SRCAS website; sponsorship T-shirt; sponsorship magnet; sponsorship certificate; thank you post on social media.
Call 850-530-5128 or email tarad@santarosa.fl.gov for details.
Take part: To make a Causes submission, email giving@pnj.com.
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