*NEW*...BP Oil Spill Information...*NEW*

For oil spill contact phone numbers, websites, and other resources, please visit our new tab at the top of the page under "Find Services" called "Oil Spill Resources." You can also access that page by clicking here.

Community Drug and Alcohol Council (CDAC) Continuing Education Courses

Click on the link for a schedule of CDAC's Continuing Education Courses for August-December 2010.

FREE Volunteer Management Training!

The United Way of Escambia County and BRACE have partnered to provide a high quality, comprehensive, 5-hour course in Volunteer Management for free to community members. Read more about the details to sign up!

Free Food Distribution August 21 in Bay County

On August 21, the Fellowship Church of Praise will be partnering with the Bay Area Food Bank to distribute 5,000 lbs. of free food to low-income families and individuals. The distribution will take place from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Daffin Park in Panama City. Each family or individual can take home one box of food on the distribution day. For further information, please contact Luther Scott at 769-5442.

Angel Food Ministries
The It's a Blessing Food Program has its April 2010 menu available.  Be sure to plan ahead and check out what they have to offer!  Visit www.angelfoodministries.com for information or to order food.

Find Food Resources
To search for food programs near you, try an advanced search - Type "food" in the keyword box, insert your zip code in the "sort by zip code" box, and click search.  Call FCFH for further assistance or if you'd like your resource listed on our website.

Looking for Childcare?
Call First Call for Help
Parents who are seeking childcare information can call the Childcare Resource and Referral (CCRR) extension of the First Call for Help phone lines. CCRR specialists will use your family's information to create a list of childcare providers especially for you. If you need assistance in paying for childcare, this phone line can help determine if your family qualitifes. Call the CCRR line at (850) 595-5915

Tools for Schools

The United Way of Northwest Florida and Publix have partnered and are operating a school supply drive called "Tools for Schools" in Bay County. The drive has been running since mid-July and will continue until August 2nd. The items collected will be distributed to Title I schools in the Bay County area only. Items may be donated at Publix supermarkets in the area.

11th Annual Cram the Van School Supply Drive

The 11th Annual Cram the Van School Supply Drive will be operating again this year to help ensure that children in our community are receiving the school supplies they need to succeed. This program is sponsored by Sandy Sansing Dealerships, the United Way, and WEAR-TV3. To receive supplies from this drive, parents should contact their child's classroom teacher on the first day of school.

Those who would like to donate to the Cram the Van drive may do so at the following locations:

Escambia:

Walmart, 4600 Mobile Highway. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Walgreens, 20 West Nine Mile Road, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Walgreens, 6314 North Ninth Avenue

Santa Rosa:

Walmart, 6737 Gulf Breeze Highway, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Walgreens, 3909 U.S. 90, Pace, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Walgreens, 1459 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze

The Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program (EFAHP)

The Emergency Financial Assistance Program of the Department of Children and families is currently accepting applications. This program provides a one-time $400 grant to families with an emergency need that can not pay rent or rental deposits. Clients may call 1-(877)-891-6445 for more information or to request an application over the phone. Clients may also pick up an application at the United Way of Escambia County, located at 1301 W. Government St., Pensacola. Complete terms of eligiblity and online applications may be found here.

View the Community Calendar
Events and Classes are added daily!
Whether you're looking for a community support group, training, or entertainment, the community calendar is available online! Check out our community calendar, visit www.gopensacola.com, or view your local newspaper website for community events or forums.

American Red Cross
Training and Information Sessions
The American Red Cross hosts training courses. Visit the NW Florida American Red Cross website to register online. Classes include First Aid and CPR, Nursing Assistant, HIV/AIDS Prevention, and many more!

Basic Money Management Classes
Regain your Cash and Credit Confidence!
There are many money management classes and financial planning programs in the community. Take advantage of the programs! Call for further information about the Financial Stability Money Management Classes, the Consumer Credit Services financial counseling, or other opportunities in your area.