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UNITED WAY cont.
recover from impacts of the pandemic,
and we are so proud to have been a
part of that,” Jasen continued. “Many
are still struggling to meet basic needs
and that’s why UWEC fights everyday
for our most vulnerable neighbors.”
UWEC continues to help Okaloosa
and Walton county residents recover
through its Community Investment
Grants. This fund supports the work
of local nonprofit partners who are
effectively addressing our area’s most
critical needs through healthcare,
education, and financial stability.
Applications from UWEC Partner
Agencies for the 2021-22 grant cycle
are currently being reviewed.
More information about the
COVID-19 relief fund, our sponsors,
partners, and UWEC’s community
impact is available at united-way.org/
COVID-19.
ABOUT UNITED WAY: United
Way Emerald Coast is a local,
volunteer-governed organization that
works with hundreds of partners to
fight for the health, education, and
financial stability of every person
in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
To drive positive change, United
Way Emerald Coast evaluates
our community’s diverse needs,
mobilizes the caring power of the
community and directs resources
to the areas that will have the most
positive impact in our community.
Gulf Coast Friends Donate
to CIC Kids
Photo Left to Right: Ken Hair, Children In Crisis President and CEO receives a
huge donation of food, paper products and a donation of $1,500 from Gulf Coast
Friends, and the Santa Rosa Woman’s Club represented by Linda Bozorgnia, Lynda
Hyland and Sheree Northrup. The donation will help the at-risk children living at
the CIC Neighborhood to be better prepared for the summer break. The items were
a true blessing to the Kids.
The Gulf Coast Friends and Santa
Rosa Woman’s Club helped the kids
living at Children in Crisis by having
a Food drive and donated a huge
assortment of needed items. Thanks to
the generous donations, the kids living
at the CIC Neighborhood will be better
prepared for summer break.
According to Ken Hair, CIC
President & CEO, “The donation
helped provide our at-risk children
living at CIC with much needed items.
The donation truly makes a difference
and we are very thankful.”
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Children in Crisis, Inc. is a 501(c)(3),
non-profit charity of caring people
working together to provide homes
and establish hope to the abused,
neglected, and abandoned children
of our community. Since 2008, CIC
has provided a home, care and love
to over 988 at-risk children.
To learn more about Children in
Crisis call 850-864-4242 or visit
www.childrenincrisisfl.org.
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