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The Season of Giving

'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to embrace the holiday spirit than by supporting local charities that are making a significant impact on the lives of children in our community? Our 17 children's charity partners, each with its unique mission and purpose, allow you to make a difference in the lives of the youth in our area. Whether it' Continue reading

Published on Monday, November 20, 2023

Charity Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club

Originally founded in 1968, the Boys & Girls Club has dramatically grown and expanded over the years into the amazing organization it is today. With their drive and belief that every child has the potential to be great, they provide seven safe, positive neighborhood Clubs along the Emerald Coast with school and summer programs for children between the... Continue reading

Published on Monday, March 5, 2018

Charity Spotlight: Emerald Coast Autism Center

The Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) was founded in 2009 as the first large scale non-profit in the Okaloosa and Walton counties to fill a growing need for an educational and therapeutic resource for children with autism. With autism affecting 1 in 68 children in the United States, the importance of having an environment to improve the lives of these... Continue reading

Published on Monday, February 5, 2018

Charity Spotlight: AMIkids

“Separating a troubled past from a bright future” is the vision that AMIkids Emerald Coast works towards every day. Located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, this nonprofit is dedicated to helping kids transform their lives by discovering the potential within themselves, providing care and guidance to help them achieve their goals, and breaking the cycle Continue reading

Published on Thursday, January 4, 2018

Charity Spotlight: 2016 In Review

Over the past year, DCWAF's Charity Partners have made some amazing strides in helping our community's children. There are so many wonderful services and programs in place and our charities are continously expanding. We could not be more proud! Here are some of the highlights of 2016. Children in Crisis Inc. (CIC) opened the Ty Autry Pennington Continue reading

Published on Thursday, January 12, 2017

Charity Spotlight: Shelter House

Abuse has varying forms. It can be physical, verbal, or emotional. All are damaging. Some are deadly. Many times, children are caught in the crossfire as they witness and sometimes directly experience abuse. This leads to physical or emotional trauma and can even result in similar behavior patterns. It is reported that one-third of children Continue reading

Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016

Habitat for Humanity: Building Futures, Fulfilling Dreams

The Walton County Habitat for Humanity does not only help build homes, they also help build futures. For 20 years, they have been bringing the community together to build affordable homes for families in need. They are proud to say, "this is not a hand out, but rather a hand up" as they require home recipients to perform 250 Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Charity Spotlight: Emerald Coast Autism Center

Every person deserves the chance to be the best version of themself that they can be. This is true across age, cultural background, and even individuals with Autism. The Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is a place where hope exists and this chance can become reality. Every day, children come to the ECAC school and therapy center where they find that Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Food For Thought

Food, shelter, clothing. These are basic needs for a human's well being. Thousands of children in our community wonder if or when they will eat their next meal. That is the definition of food insecurity. 1.1 Million children in the state of Florida live with food insecurity. 10,000 in Walton and Okaloosa counties live in food insecure homes. In Continue reading

Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015

Charity Spotlight: Shelter House

Take a moment to think about your circle of friends. Do you know which one is in an abusive relationship? Which one has been sexually assaulted? In the U.S., one in four women will be a victim of domestic violence and one in six will be a victim of sexual violence in her lifetime. Although abuse affects all genders, 85% of domestic abuse victims are Continue reading

Published on Thursday, April 16, 2015

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