January 2024 Update from One Okaloosa EDC
By Nathan Sparks, CEcD Executive Director of One Okaloosa EDC We sincerely hope that each of you are experiencing a healthy and prosperous New Year thus far, and hopefully your New Year’s Resolutions are all still intact! While I won’t comment on the status of my ill-fated Resolutions (exercise – really?), I am happy to share that the One Okaloosa team picked up right where we left off in 2023. In fact, the first three weeks of the New Year have brought forth a diverse and gratifying workload. From
Thank you to everyone who participated in Volunteer Week!
Collectively, we volunteered 1,160 hours working on 27 projects this week and built 1,000+ resource kits to be distributed to our community. Congratulations to our award winners: Mary Farruggia - Volunteer of the Year; Life Enrichment Senior Center - Volunteer Partner of the Year; Susan Cota - Presidential Service Award, Gold (500+ Volunteer hours); Charlotte Slay - Presidential Service Award, Silver (200+ Volunteer hours); Juanita "Nina" Flores - Presidential Service Award, Bronze (100+ Volunteer
United Way Emerald Coast presents Volunteer Week: Day of Caring and Our 2nd Annual Volunteer Celebration!
Volunteer Week is an opportunity to honor the individuals that donate their time and dedication towards tackling issues in our community. Join us in a week of volunteerism through hands-on and virtual opportunities to support some of our region's nonprofits and end the week with a luncheon as we celebrate YOU and your impacts! Download our flyer here, check out the sponsorship opportunities here, or sign up to volunteer here! Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, United Fidelity Bank.