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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces 2023 Okaloosa County Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce John Holguin as the 2023 Okaloosa County Big of the Year! This award is given to a mentor who goes above and beyond and is dedicated in helping their Little learn, grow and reach their full potential. John has provided mentorship and friendship to his Little Brother Isaiah for over two years. They enjoy all types of activities together, including disc golf, working on John's family farm, boating and sporting events. In addition, they've
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Monday, May 15, 2023Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation Inaugural Pickleball Smash a Success
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) held its inaugural Spring Pickleball Smash April 28 thru 30 at Mooney Tennis & Pickleball Courts in Fort Walton Beach. The three-day tournament raised over $15,000, which will support and extend educational opportunities for the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) scholarship program, which currently provides two-year college scholarships and one-on-one mentoring for academically deserving high school students from low-income families. In addition, the money will also
Tuesday, May 09, 2023Okaloosa County School District Hosts Take Stock in Children STARS Ceremony
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) is in its 26th year of sponsoring Take Stock in Children (TSIC) and celebrated the accomplishments of our 14 graduates and the potential of our 17 newly selected scholars on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Niceville Community Center. Special guest speakers included TSIC alumna, Justice Woods, and TSIC Leader 4 Life Fellow, Tyniyah Haughton, who shared a few words about their Take Stock experience and the impact the program and their mentors have had on their life.
Friday, April 28, 2023Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Provides Take Stock in Children Scholarships to Seventeen Okaloosa County Students
One of the primary focuses of the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program, which provides two-year scholarships to deserving youth who may not attend college because of their family's financial situation. Seventeen Okaloosa students were recently selected to participate in the program. Each student signs a contract with their parent, promising to maintain a good school record, remain drug and crime free, and meet weekly with a mentor. Students who hold the terms
Thursday, March 23, 2023Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Pickleball Smash Sponsorship Opportunities
I am reaching out to update you on the continuing great work being done here at the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation during the 2022-2023 school year and to ask for your support as a valued sponsor of our inaugural Spring Pickleball Smash for Schools being held April 28-30 in Fort Walton Beach. As you may be aware, the Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to support and extend educational opportunities for all students within Okaloosa County. One of the primary ways we do
Wednesday, December 21, 2022Florida Power and Light Company Donates $20,000 to Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation Teacher Grant Program
On Friday, December 16th, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) graciously donated $20,000 to the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to support the Teacher Grant Program. The check presentation took place at Meigs Middle School, and the donation will help support grants for teachers of students in grades K-12. “We are grateful for the strong community partnership with FPL, and it means a great deal to our teachers who are pursuing meaningful programs in their classrooms to engage students and enhance
Thursday, December 01, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company's Storyteller Series Returns with Four Powerful Shows for Season Ten
The Storyteller Series at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) returns January 8 - March 7, 2022 with four powerful performances featuring professional actors and authors presenting compelling stories and dramatic works. There are four Storyteller presentations staged at ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, located in Miramar Beach, Florida. Shirley Simpson as Minnie Pearl - Sunday, January 8 2023 at 2:30pm Local stage and screen veteran
Monday, October 31, 2022Christmas is coming to ECCAC… You can make a difference by helping to stock the toy room for kids
It’s not too early to start planning for this year’s Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) Holiday season to help children in need. This year, ECCAC is creating a toy room for their families and agency partners to “shop” for children from newborn, up to 18 years old. Bring unwrapped gifts, and Christmas wrapping paper for the gifts, by November 30th, or sooner. Check out gift ideas to purchase for all age groups in the events section of ECCAC’s website, www.eccac.org. Deliver to either the
Monday, October 17, 2022Winterberry Breeze in STOCK at Emerald Coast Wine Cellars and Gift Baskets
Inspired by the season, Winterberry is back! Order online or call 850 837 9500.
Monday, August 29, 2022Thank you for making our 9th Annual Stock the Pantry Party such a success!
YOU DID IT! Thank you for making our Food For Thought 9th Annual Stock the Pantry Party such a success! We raised $91,366 & Collected 40,000 Food Items With this support, our backpack program will start next week! Volunteer information here.
Friday, August 26, 2022Help FFT Reach our Goal
Yesterday was our 9th Annual Stock the Pantry Party Couldn't Attend? You Can Still Help! Our generous Stock the Pantry Teams have raise $85,784 Help us meet our $90,000 Goal $7 = 10 food items for 1 child Our 12th Year of Backpack Services start Next Week! Help us Stock the Pantry as we serve at least 3,000 food insecure children across Walton & Okaloosa Counties Visit us here
Thursday, July 07, 2022Stock the Pantry Team Registration Extended
Join us for our 9th Annual Stock the Pantry Event as we kick off our 12th year of services at Food For Thought. This annual event helps stock our pantry and fuel our programs. Stock the Pantry is our biggest event of the year and is the starting point for our backpack program every school year. Teams have all summer to collect food and raise funds in this friendly competition. Our goal with this event is collect the food and raise the funds to support the first few weeks of our backpack program that
Monday, June 27, 2022Grant Summertime Wishes with the Gift of Stock
Summertime is the season of joy and possibilities. Will you help us answer every wish kid’s call? Schools are out and that means that wish kids need our help to make their dreams come true this season. To make summertime dreams a reality, there is one way you can step up to the challenge today: giving appreciated stock. Many of our supporters have been surprised to learn that giving stock to Make-A-Wish Central & Northern Florida can significantly impact next year's tax returns. By transferring stock,
Thursday, June 23, 2022Food For Thought Kicks Off 9th Annual Stock the Pantry Event
Join Food For Thought for its 9th Annual Stock the Pantry Event, as it kicks off 12 years of service to the community. This annual event helps stock the pantry and fuel programs. Stock the Pantry is the biggest event of the year and is the starting point for the backpack program every school year. Teams have all summer to collect food and raise funds in this friendly competition. The goal with this event is collect the food and raise the funds to support the first few weeks of the backpack program that
Friday, May 20, 2022CHS Students Inducted as Take Stock in Children Scholars
Northwest Florida State College was pleased to join the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation earlier this month as they honored Collegiate High School students during the Take Stock in Children Student Awards Ceremony. The Take Stock in Children program serves deserving, low-income youth throughout Florida, helping them succeed in life by providing them with mentors, student advocates, case managers, and early intervention. Students who maintain the terms of the program's contract are awarded tuition
Friday, May 06, 2022United Community Banks, Inc, and Progress Financial Corporation Announce Merger Agreement
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQGS: UCBI) (“United”) and Progress Financial Corporation (“Progress”) announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which United will acquire Progress, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Progress Bank & Trust (the “Merger”), in an all-stock transaction with an aggregate value of approximately $271.5 million, or $23.52 per share of Progress common stock, based on United’s closing stock price of $30.55 as of May 3, 2022. Progress is headquartered
Friday, February 18, 2022Coastal Conservation Association Florida to Restock Redfish in Okaloosa County
A donation, by a private party, to Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) leads to the first redfish restocking initiative in Choctawhatchee Bay. Because of a $25,000 donation to CCA Florida, the Coastal Resource Team of the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism will assist with the transport of 10,000 juvenile redfish between four and eight inches in length. The release will take place from the shore at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park in
Tuesday, December 21, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents 4th Annual StoryTeller Series
Emerald Coast Theatre Company continues its 9th season with the return of the popular StoryTeller series, featuring professional actors and authors presenting compelling stories and dramatic works. There are three StoryTeller presentations on Tuesday, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, and March 1, at 7:30 p.m., staged at ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, located in Miramar Beach, Florida. The series begins on Jan. 11, with “The Fall of April (Stalin
Tuesday, December 14, 2021Corcoran Reverie Donates $40K to Local Nonprofits for the 30A 10K
Corcoran Reverie, a high-end real estate brokerage and an affiliate of Corcoran Group LLC, has donated $40,000 as part of its sponsorship of the annual 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Race held in Rosemary Beach, Fla. The contribution will directly impact the Walton Education Foundation, the Seaside School Foundation, the Point Washington Medical Clinic, and the Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation. "I am no stranger to the 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Race," said Hilary Farnum-Fasth, owner and broker of
Thursday, December 09, 2021Stock & Trade Design Company Offers Realtor Services Program With 50% Off Gift Cards
If you are a professional real estate agent, we invite you to join the Stock & Trade Design Co. Realtor Services Program. As a member, you will receive a 50% discount on the purchase of Stock & Trade gift cards* to use as Thank You gifts for your clients who are purchasing new homes. To become a member, simply complete the Realtor Services membership application and provide a copy of your individual valid real estate license. Once your membership is approved, you will be able to purchase qualifying gift
Monday, October 11, 2021IMPACT 100 of Northwest FL Announces Grant Finalists for 2021
After reviewing funding requests from many nonprofit organizations in Okaloosa and Walton counties, Impact100 of Northwest Florida, Inc., recently announced the ten (10) grant finalists for 2021. Representatives of the organizations were present at the announcement, as well as Impact100 NWF officers and members. The finalists were selected from the following five focus areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Environment, Recreation & Preservation; Family, and Health & Wellness. At its Nov. 7 Annual Meeting,
Thursday, September 02, 2021Update from Food For Thought: Back to School 2021
Thank you all for your generous support of our Annual Stock the Pantry fundraiser; as you read this we are unpacking our food shipments and getting ready for services! While we did work very hard to start off this new school year with direct delivery of our backpack program, the Delta Variant seems to have other plans. With guidance from our school district partners we will kick off our 11th year of services with curbside in both counties. We are evaluating the information available to us and speaking
Monday, August 30, 2021More Than $208K Raised through Food for Thought's Stock the Pantry
Together, with your help, Food For Thought raised more than $208K and collected more than 36K food items. With these donated food items and monetary donations, FFT will be able to stock its pantry to begin serving 3,400 students weekly in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Food Drive Team Standings (Top 3) - 36,800 TOTAL FOOD ITEMS Legendary Company - 10,057 Items Ohana Institute - 6,715 Team Roar from EXP Realty - 6,497 Monetary Team Standings (Top 3) - $208,085 TOTAL DONATED The Seaside Style -
Tuesday, December 01, 2020The Arc of the Emerald Coast Shares FAQ About Donating in 2020
2020 has been unique for all of us in some form or fashion; nevertheless, The Arc of the Emerald Coast is thankful during this season for all of its supporters and donors who keep it going and allow it to continue to serve its clients and their families. Here is some relevant and timely guidance on year-end giving, most of which is unique to this year, in hopes it helps you and your loved ones find ways to continue your generosity. Expert gift planner David Saviola explains some of the frequently asked
Monday, November 16, 2020Food for Thought Asks You To Save the Date for Giving Tuesday
"And I didn’t know what it was and we got green beans today and I couldn’t believe it! I was like oh my gosh, green beans! Anyway, thank you so very much. I appreciate it." - Message from Parent after a Curbside Pickup, 2020 Food for Thought asks you to save the date for giving Tuesday!•Help us feed 200 families over the Christmas Holiday by Sponsoring a Family for only $40•Our goal of $8,000 will help us feed 1/3 of the families we expect to provide a holiday meal + additional food for the winter
Monday, November 09, 2020Save the Date! Emerald Coast Theatre Company Continues Its 8th Annual Season with December Holiday Offerings
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is ready to lift your spirits this holiday season. ECTC continues its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in December with both classic and new holiday entertainment. All holiday productions will be staged at ECTC’s performance space located on the second floor of 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. As part of its Professional Theatre Mainstage series, ECTC presents Charles Dickens’ beloved classic tale, A
Monday, October 19, 2020New Win-Win Buyer's Program only at ECM
Guaranteed BEST Seasonal Savings Plus Major Advantages on Your New Boat Purchase! Emerald Coast Marine is pleased to offer a unique boat buyer program that provides customers with the ultimate purchasing power, available exclusively from October – February Here’s how the ECM Win-Win Program works Local buyers simply select the boat make and model along with the options, power and color preferences they desire. ECM will place a custom boat order with the manufacturer of choice AND will package the deal
