News & Events

The Greater Escambia Community Foundation, Inc. and WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast held the eleventh annual Shining Star Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 27, 2008, at Pensacola Junior College. Escambia County Elementary School student winners were selected on the basis of community service and core values, such as equality and patriotism. Winners received a new bicycle and helmet and autographed a billboard proudly displayed in the community.

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In 2007 and 2008, the Greater Escambia Community Foundation, Inc. has provided grants to fifteen non-profit organizations in the fields of health and human services, the arts, education, youth development, and community development.

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The Lindsay Blanton and Michael Blanton, II Fund for Pensacola Children’s Chorus is now accepting donations.

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The Families Count Endowment Fund is now accepting donations for Families Count.

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To give to an existing fund, please make your check payable to the Greater Escambia Community Foundation. On your check's memo line, please indicate the name of the fund to which you would like to give your gift. Gifts may be mailed to: The Greater Escambia Community Foundation, Inc. 17 West Cedar Street, Suite 3, Pensacola, Florida 32502.

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