Sunday’s Child to award $120,000 in grants to Pensacola area nonprofits
Sunday’s Child, a Pensacola Bay Area member-based philanthropic group that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality by awarding grants to significant charitable and economic initiatives, recently held its annual Grant Season kickoff event to celebrate completion of its 2023 membership drive.
President Jacey Cosentino announced the $120,000 raised from among its 182 members will enable the organization to award six grants of $20,000 each to Pensacola-area 501(c)3 nonprofits that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality.
Sunday’s Child envisions a fully accepting and inclusive Pensacola Bay Area that embraces LGBTQ+ citizens and their contributions to the community. Launched in 2014, the organization’s individual members or member ensembles donate $1,000 annually, with 100% of funds going toward grant awards. Since its inception, $764,250 has been awarded to local charities in the Pensacola Bay Area.
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Sunday’s Child will present a grant workshop for nonprofits interested in learning about the grant process Thursday, Feb 2. Area nonprofits are invited to submit a letter of intent to apply for a grant online by 5 p.m. Feb. 22. All letters of intent will be reviewed to verify each organization’s eligibility to apply for a grant. Applications are due by 5 p.m. March 15. Grant applications are vetted by members and the winners are determined by the votes of Sunday’s Child members at its annual meeting in June.
Visit sundayschild.org for details.
Manna Food Bank seeking sponsors for Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl fundraiser
Manna is seeking sponsors for the 2023 Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl — the nonprofit’s only annual major fundraiser. The Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl is a unique fundraiser with an artsy twist. It will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. March 17 at the Lou Ross Center of Pensacola State College.
Sponsorship levels range from $5,000 (the equivalent of providing 3,000 healthy meals for neighbors in need) to $250 (150 healthy meals). All sponsorship opportunities include (at minimum) recognition in the event program and recognition in Manna’s e-newsletter with more than 5,100 subscribers).
The event is made possible by the faculty, students and friends of the Pensacola State College Visual Arts Department, First City Art Center, local artists, businesses and vendors providing sponsorships and donations of art, food, beverages and other in-kind goods and services.
Every event ticket purchase includes a handcrafted bowl thrown by a local potter, as well as fare from more than a dozen local restaurants and vendors. For each ticket sold, Manna will provide 30 healthy meals to neighbors in need.
Email melissa@mannahelps.org or visit mannahelps.org for details.
Foo Foo Fest 2023 kickoff meeting open to all nonprofits
The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival is returning bigger and better than ever as it announces its 10-year celebration. The festival committee will conduct an in-person kickoff meeting to review the plans for this year’s festival, including important grant application information, at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Palafox House, 196 N. Palafox St.
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After a successful production last year featuring milestone events, Foo Foo Fest 2023 will mark the celebration of 10 years of the annual arts & culture event. The invitation to join this year’s kickoff meeting is open to all nonprofits, prior participants, local-to-Pensacola community groups, local and regional arts organizations, businesses, hoteliers, and musicians that are interested in learning how to participate as a grant recipient and “Friend of Foo,” as well as media.
This year’s 12-day series of events is scheduled to take place Nov. 2 through 13.
Visit FooFooFest.com for details.
West Florida Public Libraries seeks volunteer for Board of Governance
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking county residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance.
The duties of the board include establishing policy, overseeing the management of Escambia County library services and making recommendations to the BCC regarding the annual budget according to the purposes and authority set forth in resolutions, inter-local and other agreements, and state and federal laws. The board will also establish an annual plan of service and the long-range strategic planning of library services.
West Florida Public Libraries provides service to all of Escambia County. Board meetings are typically held on the fourth Monday of the month from 4-6:30 p.m.
Residents interested in serving on the board are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m. Feb. 9. Resumes should be submitted to Todd J. Humble, director, West Florida Public Libraries, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL, 32502; or by email to tjhumble@mywfpl.com.
Take part: To make a Causes submission, email giving@pnj.com.
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