The Residential Hurricane Mitigation Program is one of the largest and most successful programs in the state. Rebuild Northwest Florida strives to provide homeowners in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties with assistance to fortify their homes against hurricane force winds. FEMA provides 75% of the funding and homeowners are responsible for the 25% match.  More



Has your employment been negatively impacted due to the oil spill? If you have experienced a lay off, reduced hours and/or loss of business or income due to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Workforce Escarosa offers an array of no-cost programs and services available to assist you through the Deepwater Horizon National Emergency Grant. Up to $4000.00 per year is available for re-training.

Those interested in participating in this program must complete and submit a Deepwater Horizon Dislocated Worker Questionnaire in order to determine eligibility. The questionnaire is available for completion at any of our One-Stop Centers or by logging on to the Workforce Escarosa website at workforceescarosa.com. Once your completed questionnaire is received, notification of eligibility will be provided via phone and/or email within two weeks.

For more information on the Deepwater Horizon National Emergency Grant, call 850-607-8777 or email oilspilldislocation@escarosa.org



ARC Gateway provides job opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Your donated Mardi Gras beads are sorted and packaged by adults in the ARC Gateway program to be sold to area krewes for future parades. You can drop off your extra beads at the WXBM studios in Pace during business hours. Donated beads may also be dropped off at ARC Gateway on 12th Avenue or for a location near you call 434-2638.  MORE




Don’t miss your chance to be a part of a Next Step Parent & Son/Daughter Camping Adventure or a Next Step Father & Son Camping Adventure. You can support these adventures financially, volunteer or participate by taking your son or daughter on an awesome adventure.

Our strategy is simple, fun and affective. Relationships are established, commitments are made. Seven principles that will give each person the practical tools for living: Life Purpose & Strategies, Goal Setting, Spiritual Priorities, Relationships, Dating, Parent/Son & Daughter Relationships and Accountability.  MORE

The Northwest Florida Blood Center is now offering Online Appointment Scheduling for donors to help raise the blood supply for our area. Blood donors may click on the blood center’s website at www.nfbcblood.org and schedule an appointment online for whole blood, double red cells, platelets and plasma donations. Appointments can be made for the following locations: 1999 East Nine Mile Road, 2209 North Ninth Avenue in Pensacola, 4490 East Highway 90 center in Pace and the Racetrack Road center in Ft. Walton Beach.


  
Covenant Hospice is offering free copies of Five Wishes, a living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. Less than 25% of Americans over the age of 18 enact these rights in writing.  More 


Fun things to do, vacation rentals, local coupons, plus a complete schedule of local events you don't want to miss. Here's what's happening along the Emerald Coast from Pensacola.com! More




Their goal is to honor and ensure quality support to severely injured veterans of our area by publicly embracing them. By being a part of the fund raising effort or as a volunteer, you can help show our community values their service, sacrifice and commitment. More



Host and Help Phone Numbers
 
American Red Cross - Milton 626-7333
 
American Red Cross - Pensacola 432-7601
 
Donate assistance 1-800-FL HELP1
 
Central Baptist Church Crestview 850-699-9889

North American Mission Board 1-800-749-7479
 
National Voluntary Organizations 703-339-5596
 
United Methodist Committee 1-800-554-8583
 
Episcopal Relief 1-800-334-7626
 
Catholic Charities 1-800-919-9338
 
Benevolent Association of SRC 623-8239

First Call for Help Escambia 595-5905
 
First Call for Help Okaloosa 243-9111
 
First Call for Help Santa Rosa 983-7200
 
First United Methodist Milton 623-6683
 
Helping Hands Mission 623-5101
 
Interfaith Ministries 934-8385
 
Loaves and Fishes 438-7616
 
Manna Food Bank 994-3369
 
Salvation Army Milton 623-4099
 
Tri-County Community Council 981-0036
 
United Way Milton 623-4507
 
Waterfront Rescue Mission 436-7868
 
Olive Baptist Church 476-1932
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