Fresh Start for Children and Families

06/10/2026

Thank you, Parrotheads! We are beyond excited to do it again NEXT YEAR! ✨☀️

We were happy to make a check presentation to Fresh Start for Children and Families with Donna Anton Tashik and Cindy Carter from Fort Walton Elks Lodge 1795 at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee.

06/05/2026

A great 1st Friday hosted by our friends Frank & Karen Bennett of Loan Depot, and celebrating this big 'ol check from Emerald Coast Parrothead's!

06/04/2026

THANK YOU to Destin Walmart #1392 for their support of our Life Skills Empowerment Program! This grant through their SparkGood program helps us continue this essential part of helping our clients achieve self-sufficiency!

06/03/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who helped make our diaper and wipes drive such a success!

We are so grateful for the community support and generosity from:
• for hosting and leading the drive
• Navarre Winn-Dixie Store #50
• Walmart #4582
• Eglin Federal Credit Union
• And every individual who stopped by to donate diapers and wipes

Your kindness, time, and generosity do not go unnoticed.

From all of us—thank you for showing up and giving back 💙

06/01/2026

A very heartfelt thank you to Moose Lodge 2193 for your continued support of our Life Skills Empowerment Program. Your commitment and dedication to serving those who need it most in our community is such a blessing. You Rock!

05/30/2026

We can never thank this amazing group for Partying for our purpose at Escape to The Island! THANK YOU Emerald Coast Parrothead's!

05/26/2026

Community partnerships like this mean so much to us, and we’re grateful to have organizations who truly care standing beside us. Thank you for helping continue our mission to support families in need! 🍼

Our AVP of Membership and Community Development, Ryan Fingall, stopped by Spacebox Storage Florosa to drop off diapers for their Fresh Start for Children and Families donation drive to support families in our community. Community partnership is what it’s all about. 🍼💙 Eglin FCU is proud support organizations making a real impact every day!

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to Emerald Coast Science Center, United Way Emerald Coast and CHELCO for making these incredible STEAM outreach opportunities possible for the children we serve! 💚

The impact these opportunities have on our children is truly meaningful, and we appreciate your continued support in helping shape bright futures. ✨🧪

Sometimes, all it takes is one hands-on activity to help a child discover something they love. 🧪

Early access to STEM experiences gives kids the chance to think creatively, solve problems, and imagine futures they may not have seen before. ✨
Thanks to support from our United Way Emerald Coast grant, including funding from Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CHELCO), we’re able to provide FREE STEAM outreach programs to children served by Youth Village, Inc., Fresh Start for Children and Families, and Opportunity Place, Inc..

We’re proud to help make science accessible, engaging, and full of possibility for every child. 💚

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸❤️

As we gather with family, friends, and community, may we never forget the courage and service of our heroes. Fresh Start is grateful for those who gave everything so future generations could have hope, opportunity, and a brighter tomorrow.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

Different post this morning - we are in need of newspaper or other packing materials. Do you have any? We would be so grateful! We also use leftover bags of all sorts. Favorites being large TJmaxx type bags and Publix 4 pack wine bags to pack the nice wine glasses.