Tag: giving back
Meet Our Hometown Hero: Zachary Woodard and Lightz of Hope
By Michelle Ruschman
One of the greatest forces for good can be a child looking out for other children. Zachary Woodard was such a child...
MKAF Awarded $30,000 National Grant by Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities was awarded $30,000 (one of four national grants totaling $127,000) recently from the Emeril Lagasse...
SOF Missions Hosts 8th Annual GALA Sept. 13
Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions proudly presents the 8th Annual Emerald Coast Gala, scheduled for Sept. 13, 2024, at the prestigious Destin-Ft. Walton Beach...
Saving Lives at Both Ends of the Leash
By Heather Bennett Eye
The Emerald Coast is home to numerous military bases and we are proud of the service members who call our community...
More Than Medals: Beyond the Finish Line with the Special Olympics
By Heather Bennett Eye
As our regional athletes of Special Olympics Florida gear up for the Summer Games, I want to share with you how...
Bay Buzz Events March 2024
Enjoy the SeaLight Festival at Seascape Resort
A dazzling world of light featuring more than 1,000 handmade Chinese lanterns comes to the Panhandle following roaring...
Meet Our Hometown Hero: Children in Crisis’ Ken Hair
A Legacy of Compassion and Leadership
By Doug Stauffer
Ken Hair, a name synonymous with compassion and dedication, has been the face, heart and soul of...
Active Compassion for the Homeless
By Doug Stauffer
Imagine a world where every night brings the uncertainty of finding a safe place to sleep, where danger can be right around...
Heritage Museum of NW Florida Receives Impact 100 Grant
After seven years of applying for this grant, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, the Heritage Museum of NW Florida was one of four non-profits...
Local Organizations Improve Teens’ Mental Health
United Way Emerald Coast’s Women United hosted their second EmpowHER Teen Mental Health Seminar presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union on Nov. 4 at...
