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Escambia County recently completed another cycle of the Summer Youth Employment Program.
Nearly 200 local youth gained valuable on-the-job experience while working toward their future career goals.
Youth worked in a variety of county departments this summer, including Animal Welfare, Building Services, Community and Media Relations, Development Services, District 3 County Commissioners Office, Engineering/Traffic, Extension Services, Facilities Management, IT, Library Services.
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The Weeknd Receives Big Honour From the Toronto City 
The Weeknd was awarded the Key to the City and honoured with The Weeknd Weekend by the City of Toronto.The ceremony was attended by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, youth from the Boys & Girls Club of West...more
The Weeknd was awarded the Key to the City and honoured with The Weeknd Weekend by the City of Toronto.The ceremony was attended by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, youth from the Boys & Girls Club of West...more
Zte Launches Children Care Charity Campaign in Thailand 
The initiative saw ZTE donate essential supplies and digital connectivity solutions worth 1 million THB to a Public charity organization, Baan Nokkamin Foundation.This foundation provides foster...more
The initiative saw ZTE donate essential supplies and digital connectivity solutions worth 1 million THB to a Public charity organization, Baan Nokkamin Foundation.This foundation provides foster...more
How One Brave Boy's Journey Is Being Carried by Compassion, Innovation, and Hope 
13-year-old Ricky was diagnosed with leukemia for the second time in his young life.Traditional medications were failing, and Ricky's doctor dismissed the recently approved stem cell treatments...more
13-year-old Ricky was diagnosed with leukemia for the second time in his young life.Traditional medications were failing, and Ricky's doctor dismissed the recently approved stem cell treatments...more
Hatch Fest 2025 Boosts Local Economy While Celebrating Art &Amp; Innovation 
Notably, this was the first Children's Entrepreneur Market event held in the country.HATCH Fest honored Juneteenth with three public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation by local community...more
Notably, this was the first Children's Entrepreneur Market event held in the country.HATCH Fest honored Juneteenth with three public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation by local community...more
Children-Focused Salon Experiences : Sit Still Kids 
Sit Still Kids Salon Opens in Atlanta's Peachtree Battle neighborhood.Salons specifically designed for children are evolving to provide tailored services for kids with diverse needs.Businesses are...more
Sit Still Kids Salon Opens in Atlanta's Peachtree Battle neighborhood.Salons specifically designed for children are evolving to provide tailored services for kids with diverse needs.Businesses are...more
Debit Cards Issued by Nyc's Summer Youth Job Program Tied to $17 M Atm Fraud Scam 
Debit cards issued by NYC's summer youth job program tied to $17 M ATM fraud scam: sources.The scam led to ATMS across the Big Apple being banged for big bucks from July 11-13.The cash ended up in...more
Debit cards issued by NYC's summer youth job program tied to $17 M ATM fraud scam: sources.The scam led to ATMS across the Big Apple being banged for big bucks from July 11-13.The cash ended up in...more
Paul Petruska 
The passing of my father was a transformative moment for me.This perspective shift is why I now dedicate much of my energy to youth programs and community development.I've leaned heavily on...more
The passing of my father was a transformative moment for me.This perspective shift is why I now dedicate much of my energy to youth programs and community development.I've leaned heavily on...more
Compassionate Contact Corps in Need of Arkansas Volunteers 
Dobbs announced the need for volunteers at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System for Compassionate Contact Corps.Volunteers are matched with veterans that are experiencing loneliness or are...more
Dobbs announced the need for volunteers at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System for Compassionate Contact Corps.Volunteers are matched with veterans that are experiencing loneliness or are...more
Jefferson Parish Young Marines Receive Honors At National Leadership Academy 
Jefferson Parish Young Marines receive national honors.Sgt.Taylor Science and Technology Academy, was named the Honor Graduate for the Young Marines 2025 National Leadership Academy-Senior Leadership...more
Jefferson Parish Young Marines receive national honors.Sgt.Taylor Science and Technology Academy, was named the Honor Graduate for the Young Marines 2025 National Leadership Academy-Senior Leadership...more
Monterey County Workforce Development Board Green Cadre Program Receives $2M State Grant 
Monterey County Workforce Development Board Green Cadre program receives $2M state grant.Program will provide up to 90 young adults, between the ages of 18 and 30, with paid job training, work...more
Monterey County Workforce Development Board Green Cadre program receives $2M state grant.Program will provide up to 90 young adults, between the ages of 18 and 30, with paid job training, work...more
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New York Community Trust
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Manatee Community Foundation
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Delaware Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation
Key Biscayne Community Foundation
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