Pen Air Share It program members donate over $5,300 to the Santa Rosa Education Foundation
Members of Pen Air Credit Union's Share It program have contributed over $5,300 to support the Santa Rosa Education Foundation this year.
Through the Share It program, Pen Air donates 1 cent for every signature-based debit card transaction made by participating members at no cost to the members. This initiative allows members to extend their support to teachers in Santa Rosa County, Escambia County, or Baldwin County, Alabama.
Share It funds are being utilized to strengthen Santa Rosa Education Foundation's recognition and retention programs, including Teacher Grants and Teacher of the Year. Last year, the Teacher Grant program awarded $55,000 to Santa Rosa County District Schools teachers for innovative projects spanning STEM Education, Literacy, Career & Technical Education, and Artistic Literacy. The foundation's goal is to distribute $60,000 in grants this year.
The Teacher of the Year program allows SREF to acknowledge and reward exceptional educators across the district, culminating in the Golden Apple Awards on March 8 at the Saenger Theater. This celebration highlights the Florida Teacher of the Year nominee, individual school representatives, and all educators in the district, showcasing their rich learning environments.
The Share It program's total contribution for the 2023-2024 school year reached an impressive $22,054.71 across the three participating districts, providing invaluable resources for educational enhancement.
Visit penair.org/DebitCards for details.
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Junior League of Pensacola hosts diaper drive-up distribution
The Junior League of Pensacola recently announced that it will be hosting a diaper drive-up distribution event from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 outside the Junior League of Pensacola office at 2016 W. Garden St. while supplies last.
To ensure participant safety, this event cannot accommodate walk-up participants. No registration is needed to receive diapers and wipes. Parents and caregivers will have the option of choosing the size of diapers while supplies last.
Organizers are unable to accommodate special requests in diaper brands. Pull-ups, training underwear, or adult size diapers will not be available. Each parent and caregiver will be given 50 diapers and a pack of wipes per child. The child does not need to be present.
Currently, one in two U.S. families with young children struggle to afford diapers. Diaper need is the lack of a sufficient amount of diapers to keep a baby clean, dry and healthy. The Junior League of Pensacola recognizes the need for this service, as many families in the community struggle to afford this essential item.
Visit pensacola.jl.org/community/diapers/ for details.
Remote Area Medical hosting pop-up clinics in Santa Rosa County
Remote Area Medical, a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need, will hold a free, two-day clinic Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3 at Milton High School, 5445 Stewart St.
All RAM services are free, and no ID is required. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday and remain open for the duration of the clinic. Once in the parking lot, additional information regarding clinic-opening processes and next steps will be provided. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m.
Due to time constraints, patients should be prepared to choose between dental and vision services. Medical services are offered, in addition to dental or vision services, free to every patient attending the clinic. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, visit ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530. Patients may also visit the Facebook event for this clinic at https://fb.me/e/1sy2SjfT5.
Services available at the free RAM clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X-rays, eye exams, eye health exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women's health exams and general medical exams.
In some situations outside of RAM’s control, such as inclement weather, volunteer cancellations or other circumstances, the parking lot may open earlier or a smaller number of patients may be served. RAM encourages everyone who would like services, especially dental services, to arrive as early as possible.
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