‘Real Change’ comes to the Brownsville Community Center to shine light on opioid addiction
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the city of Pensacola will host the Real Change community partner event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. De Soto St. 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 a 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, and 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. Escambia County and the city are accepting donations that can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the BRACE office located at 150 W. Maxwell St.
Visit MyEscambia.com/RealChange or email homelessness@myescambia.com for details.
Santa Rosa Tax Collector’s office donates fans for seniors in need
The Santa Rosa Tax Collector’s office recently donated 20 box fans to Council on Aging of West Florida to be distributed to Santa Rosa County senior residents in need.
Organized by tax collection specialist Pascale Henderson, the office collected donations to purchase the box fans. Council on Aging coordinates an annual daylong drive to collect fans, funds, and AC units for seniors called Senior Chill Out, but the need for fans and air conditioners for seniors is ongoing and they continue to accept donations to help keep seniors cool. We appreciate this generous donation from the Santa Rosa County Tax Collector and staff.
Visit coawfla.org for details.
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Kia rallies against childhood cancer in September
Kia Autosport of Pensacola recently announced its upcoming initiative in the Kia Cares In the Community campaign. September is childhood cancer awareness month and Kia is partnering with the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.
Rally, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, empowers volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to find better treatments, with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures. In addition to their mission, Rally’s extension city, Rally Gulf Coast, is dedicated to providing support and resources to local children and families battling childhood cancer.
With hundreds of children in the community battling cancer at any given time, Kia Autosport is committed to donating a portion of September proceeds to Rally, from every car sold during the month. In addition, throughout September, Kia will host a change collection drive at the dealership, encouraging customers and visitors to contribute to the cause. No donation is too big or too small.
Visit kiaautosportofpensacola.com for details.
Next Mayor’s Neighborhood Cleanup set for Saturday
The next Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup will take place Saturday, Sept. 23 in a portion of the Scenic Heights neighborhood and Spanish Trail area. This event allows city of Pensacola sanitation customers in the cleanup area to leave eligible items at the curb for pickup, free of charge.
Sanitation customers in the cleanup area must place items curbside by 7 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Note that items left curbside outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. The cleanup includes bulk items only. Yard waste or garbage will not be collected.
Keep tires and paint cans separate from all other debris. Do not place piles under low-hanging lines or near poles, fences or mailboxes. Through the cleanup program, all city neighborhoods have a cleanup once a year during the months of January through October. In addition to Sanitation Services collecting items left at the curb, Code Enforcement conducts a sweep of the cleanup area and addresses any code violations.
Visit cityofpensacola.com for details.
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This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Real Change shines light on addiction at Brownsville Community Center
