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Local refuge offers life line to human trafficking victims

February 23, 2017

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…

Social Media Scavenger hunt teaches teens about dating violence

February 16, 2017

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 Comm…

Fight against Dravet comes to Navarre

February 9, 2017

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…

Starfish Project connects families with special needs

February 2, 2017

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.

Fasting strengthens relationship with God

January 26, 2017

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.

Santa Rosa’s only family homeless shelter gives hope

January 19, 2017

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.

Hope can be challenging but rewarding

January 19, 2017

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.

First Tee teaches life lessons one golfer at a time

January 12, 2017

For Golf Instructor Luticia Boozer, golf is more than a sport.

Santa Rosa’s only exceptional adult training center set to shut doors

January 5, 2017

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.

2016 Faith and Family Year in Review

December 29, 2016

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…