Post Views: 248 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center 24th Annual Gala & Golf Events Gala – Friday – March 8 – 5:30 p.m. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Golf – Sunday – March 10 – Noon Kelly Plantation Golf Club The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) are putting on their annual signature […]
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Post Views: 720 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) launches new brand to continue growth and heighten their impact in the fight to end child abuse and neglect in Walton and Okaloosa Counties. ECCAC has revealed glimpses of some very exciting changes via social media over the recent weeks, culminating with the launch of its […]
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Post Views: 451 May 5th was a very memorable day for the Emerald Coasts Children’s Advocacy’s (ECCAC) Niceville Center. Not only did it mark the official re-opening after the almost 9-month restoration and renovation of the Center after it experienced fire and significant water damage, it was also the official re-naming and dedication of the […]
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Post Views: 399 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center 23rd Gala in the Garden and Golf Weekend 2022 Gala – Friday – March 10 – 5:30 p.m. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Golf – Sunday – March 12 – Noon Kelly Plantation Golf Club The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on […]
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Post Views: 282 Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL (October 28, 2022)…It’s not too early to start planning for this year’s Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) Holiday season to help children in need. This year, ECCAC is creating a toy room for their families and agency partners to “shop” for children from newborn, up to […]
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Post Views: 359 On a recent pleasant fall evening, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) benefited from a dinner hosted by Mark and Kim Fressell, proprietors of Crust Artisan Bakery in Santa Rosa Beach, and Mike and Val Thompson, owners of their Thompson 31Fifty Winery located in California’s Russian River Valley. From appetizers to […]
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Post Views: 254 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy (ECCAC) CEO Julie Porterfield was recently surprised with a note-worthy honor to recognize her years of loyal service. At an ECCAC Board of Directors meeting last month, President Janet Parker announced that as a result of Porterfield’s 23+ years of dedication, founding and running ECCAC, the Board unanimously […]
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Post Views: 260 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) received a $60,000 donation from the St. Joe Community Foundation to help with their Child Safety Matters/Teen Safety Matters initiatives in schools and mental health services provided at the Pierce Family Center. The Center’s staff teach children safety rules, choices and strategies for recognizing and […]
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Post Views: 230 Are you ready to help benefit children in abusive situations, and have a fun evening at the same time? The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) presents their 6th Annual Wiggin’ Out For A Cause event presented by Great American RV Superstores on Thursday, September 22, from 6 to 10 p.m. in […]
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Post Views: 262 It was a good news, bad news scenario when a fire occurred at the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) 23 year old location in Niceville that provides healing and protection to area children experiencing abuse and neglect. ECCAC’s CEO, Julie Porterfield commented, “We are just incredibly sad and devastated that our […]
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Post Views: 279 Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL (July 12, 2022)…It’s back to school time and the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) prevention team is ready. They have had their Child & Teen Safety Matters prevention programs in place for the past several years. Each year, ECCAC’s staff educates and empowers Okaloosa and Walton students […]
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Post Views: 290 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) Board of Directors recently announced Dr. Dennis Lichorwic as their newest board member. Dr. Lichorwic is well-known in the community and a practicing cosmetic dentist. He founded the Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in 1999. With great success over the years, he now has […]
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Post Views: 257 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Gala & Golf Weekend 2022 Gala – Saturday – March 12 – 5 p.m. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Golf – Sunday – March 13 – Noon (10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Registration) Kelly Plantation Golf Club The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting […]
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Post Views: 195 Christmas is coming to ECCAC …It’s Adopt-a-Family time Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL (October 5, 2021)…It’s time to start planning for this year’s Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) Adopt-a-Family program to help children and their families in need over the upcoming holiday season. There will be many families in our area […]
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Post Views: 321 Niceville, FL (September 16, 2021)…Thanks to the generosity of the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), presented by the Jumonville Family, they raised over $2 million to benefit 16 area children’s charities. The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) received a significant $150,000 check from this year’s proceeds, which included the proceeds […]
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Post Views: 374 Christen Cowgill, residing in Destin with her family, and also the Director of Events at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, recently became the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) newest board member. Wearing numerous hats, Cowgill is a passionate and driven woman. In her Grand Boulevard position, she has had the opportunity […]
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Post Views: 254 It was a record setting evening raising $500K for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) at their 22nd annual signature Gala at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The “Bow Ties & Bling” sold-out event brought the community out in their finest attire to enjoy dinner, entertainment by David […]
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Post Views: 282 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) recently received a $30,000 donation from the St. Joe Community Foundation towards its Child/Teen Safety Matters initiative in schools. The ECCAC Child/Teen Safety Matters program objective is to deliver a comprehensive child abuse prevention education by teaching children safety rules, safety choices, strategies for recognizing […]
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Post Views: 460 ECCAC monthly focus on prevention/awareness programs The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers (ECCAC) in Okaloosa and Walton Counties have monthly prevention and awareness programs for the health and safety of children. Awareness, followed by prevention, are the keys to success. May is National Water Safety Month. Statistics show that Florida is ranked […]
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Post Views: 245 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is presenting their 22nd annual signature Gala. The “Bow Ties and Bling” themed Gala is at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Emceed by David Seering, guests will enjoy dinner and live entertainment by the popular […]
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Post Views: 252 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, and a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. That is the 24/7 job of the multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteers at ECCAC centers in […]
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Post Views: 205 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is presenting their 22nd annual Kieran May Memorial Golf Tournament at Kelly Plantation Golf Club. This is an important ECCAC fundraiser to benefit children by providing services at no cost to help identify, treat and support child victims in abusive situations. The Tournament will take […]
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Post Views: 369 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) undertakes a prevention/awareness program each month related to the health and well-being of children and teens. This month is National Birth Defects Prevention Month which focuses on strategies for healthy pregnancies and newborn care. This year’s theme by the Houston, Texas based National Birth Defects […]
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Post Views: 444 Angie Van Diver just earned the prestigious honor of being named the Joyce Gean Outstanding Volunteer for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC). With the longest record of volunteering, Van Diver has volunteered twice a week at ECCAC’s Niceville center for over twenty years. She works the front desk, which involves […]
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Post Views: 363 It’s time to start planning for this year’s Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) Christmas programs to help cheer up the lives of children in need and their families. There are many families in our area in economic distress, so ECCAC will again be implementing two Holiday initiatives. One is ECCAC’s annual […]
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Post Views: 240 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Tuesday – October 27 Gates Open at 5:30 p.m. – Concert Starts at 6:30 Location: Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin This fundraising concert, A Night With The Stars, is put on by and to benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC). The non-profit organization is celebrating 20 […]
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Post Views: 243 October is National Domestic Violence Awareness The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has instituted monthly prevention programs to help the children and families they serve. Prevention is the key. It is hard to believe there are approximately 1,100 cases of child sexual and physical abuse reported annually in Okaloosa and Walton […]
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Post Views: 258 ECCAC receives supplies for kids from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Pi Zeta Chapter The women of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Omicron Pi Zeta Chapter of Niceville, Florida generously donated facial tissues, hand soap, baby wipes, snacks, juice boxes and sodas to the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) for […]
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Post Views: 248 To help address unexpected expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic response, the White-Wilson Community Foundation recently made $1,000 emergency grants available to area non-profits. The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) applied for and received this grant. Funds will be used to address health, wellness and safety needs brought about as a […]
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Post Views: 234 Chelsea Fox promoted to Development Manager at ECCAC DeFuniak Springs and Niceville, FL Chelsea Fox, now with the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) for the past four years, was recently promoted to be the Development Manager. Prior to her promotion, Fox handled and coordinated many of ECCAC’s events and volunteers. Now, […]
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Post Views: 239 4th Annual Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament Sunday – September 29 – Noon Destin Commons Destin Commons will be hosting their 4th Annual Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament at noon on Sunday, September 29 between H&M and Chipotle. The double elimination tournament is a partnership with the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) and Cumulus […]
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Post Views: 252 Cook Family Dentistry is asking for the local community to join their efforts in collecting new toothbrushes to be donated to local non-profit, Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. The community can drop off their donations now through August 1, 2019. Drs. Cass and Stephanie Cook have pledged to match every donation made […]
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Post Views: 261 39th Annual Toys 4 Tots Ride on the Emerald Coast Sunday, November 18 It’s time to start thinking about the upcoming Holiday season. The Emerald Coast Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) Chapter #3605, sponsored by Emerald Coast Harley Davidson, will be hosting their 39th Annual Toys 4 Tots on the Emerald Coast […]
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Post Views: 553 723 Whiskey Bravo continues to raise funds with donations of stuffed animal Riley, the therapy dog …Benefits the Pierce Family Children’s Advocacy Center Seagrove Beach, FL (September 18, 2018)…723 Whiskey Bravo owners, Skip and Victoria Moore, along with their staff, announced that they have raised $44,869 in the past three years to benefit […]
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Post Views: 231 Chi Chi Miguel fund raiser donates over $93,000 to ECCAC Niceville & DeFuniak Springs, FL (August 15, 2018)…Presented by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, the 12th annual Chi Chi Miguel fund raiser took place this spring and raised $2 million for eight area charities. From the overall monies raised, the Emerald Coast Children’s […]
Read morePost Views: 340 ECCAC welcomes new board president Tammy Pierce Operating centers in both Walton and Okaloosa Counties, and with a $1.3 million annual operating budget, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has been in business for the past 17 years providing services at no cost to over 11,000 children under abuse, abandonment […]
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Post Views: 318 Seeking youth golfers aged 8 to 18 to play in Junior Golf Classic July 11 and 12 (Niceville, FL) May 17, 2018…The Northwest Florida Daily News will be hosting the 39th Annual Marvin DeBolt Junior Golf Classic with the proceeds benefiting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. (ECCAC) Young golfers aged 8 to […]
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Post Views: 417 Louis Louis celebrates 8th season with event on February 24 to benefit ECCAC Santa Rosa Beach, FL (February 15, 2018)…Louis Louis’ well-known restaurant on Highway 98 at Musset Bayou Road in Santa Rosa Beach is celebrating their 8th season with Rock the Dock & Cruise the 8 Seas on February 24. The event […]
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Post Views: 356 Fundraising – TV style – 3rd Annual Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Telethon In 2015, Paul Vizard approached Julie Hurst at Emerald Children’s Advocacy Centers (ECCAC) in Niceville to co host a “Jerry Lewis” style televised Telethon, to raise money and create awareness for what the ECCAC actually does. The 30A TV […]
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Post Views: 403 Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament to benefit Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Destin Commons South Street Expansion Area by World of Beer Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament Sunday, October 1, 12:30 pm Sign up to participate in the 2nd Annual Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament, or come out and be a spectator at the widely popular sporting […]
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Post Views: 438 Please join us for a FUN-draising night, July 31st from 4p-8p at Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe at 4220 Legendary Drive, Destin (Destin Commons) Bring the attached flyer when you dine with us and they’ll donate a portion of the proceeds from your purchase. Please hand in a hard copy or show an electronic […]
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Post Views: 429 ECCAC collecting school supplies for abused and neglected kids Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL (July 26, 2017)…It’s back to school time and the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) in Niceville and DeFuniak Springs want to make sure kids are ready. Both centers are collecting back to school supplies for the […]
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Post Views: 430 Destin Commons seeks cornhole tournament participants Destin, FL (August 1, 2017)…Destin Commons will be hosting their 2nd Annual Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament at 12:30 on Sunday, October 1. The tournament is a partnership with Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) and Cumulus Media with proceeds benefiting ECCAC in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. […]
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