Feb 23, 2017
Local refuge offers life line to human trafficking victims
Florida has the third highest number of sex trafficking cases in the country. These victims, frequently young girls roughly 12-years-old, are forced into prostitution where they may see as many as 30 “johns” or purchasers of sex, a night.
Feb 16, 2017
Social Media Scavenger hunt teaches teens about dating violence
Shelter House and Project Respect kicked off Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by hosting Quest 4 Respect, a social media scavenger hunt for teens. Dozens of young people dashed around Destin Commons Feb. 3 snapping pictures on Instagram. The pictures were based on clues that carried messages about healthy relationships and warning signs for unsafe relationships.
Feb 9, 2017
Fight against Dravet comes to Navarre
Almost 3-year-old Charlotte is much like any other child, so it seems. She loves Mickey Mouse and her big sister Clara. She likes to dance and sing. She swims in the pool and plays the day away. But behind the smiles and laughter, Charlotte is very different from other children her age.
Feb 2, 2017
Starfish Project connects families with special needs
When parents are handed a diagnosis for their children, it can be a life altering moment. Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses come with unique and unimaginable challenges.
Jan 26, 2017
Fasting strengthens relationship with God
Fasting, or the practice of giving up food items for religious purposes while praying regularly, is referenced throughout the Bible as a way to get closer to God.
Jan 19, 2017
Santa Rosa’s only family homeless shelter gives hope
For Santa Rosa families struggling with the daily necessities such as food and shelter, there is only one homeless shelter in the whole county, Family Promise.
Jan 19, 2017
Hope can be challenging but rewarding
Hope is a pretty young woman who really hopes she will have an adoptive family of her own soon. She comes to us because of drug abuse by her parents and a disrupted relative placement.
Jan 12, 2017
First Tee teaches life lessons one golfer at a time
For Golf Instructor Luticia Boozer, golf is more than a sport.
Jan 5, 2017
Santa Rosa’s only exceptional adult training center set to shut doors
A decision by the Santa Rosa County Circuit Court that could doom the efforts of ARC of the Emerald Coast to support adults with special needs in Santa Rosa County has been pushed back to Jan. 6.
Dec 29, 2016
2016 Faith and Family Year in Review
Hundreds volunteer during Santa Rosa County’s first Day of Service
Despite 90 degree heat, more than 700 volunteers of all ages stepped up to help their community Saturday, July 23, for the first Santa Rosa County Day of Service.