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All ELCNWF offices are closed in observance of Veteran’s Day

Lindsay Holmes

September 6, 2022

Notice of Public Meeting: ELCNWF Board of Directors, September 14, 2022

The Board of Directors of ELCNWF will meet on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. CST Conference Call Information Call-in Number:…
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August 15, 2022

An Op-Ed by Suzan Gage, Guest columnist

We’re facing a severe shortage of childcare teachers. Here’s how you can help. August 14, 2022 What were some of the first…
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August 5, 2022

The News Herald – Pineapple Willy’s beach cleanups raise $12,300 for charities so far this year. Who’s next?

by Nathan Cobb Published: Aug 5 2022 at 7:01 PM ET EST https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/nonprofits/2022/08/05/pineapple-willys-restaurant-raising-money-panama-city-charities-beach-cleanups/10223837002/ PANAMA CITY BEACH — Melissa Traxler, CEO of Pineapple Willy’s…
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July 28, 2022

ELC Visits WJHG Morning News July 28, 2022 – Sweet Summertime Series

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July 26, 2022

Sensory Activities for Young Children

So What Is Sensory Play? Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates a young child’s senses such as: touch, smell, taste, movement,…
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July 21, 2022

ELC Featured on ‘How Ya Doing Bay County?’ Podcast

Kynia and Blair from Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida Mental Health Services share all the ways their organization supports families and…
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July 21, 2022

Early Learning Coalition launches recruitment campaign

As featured in: Staff Report The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida (ELCNWF) last week announced the launch of Kickstart Success, a…
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July 20, 2022

How Childcare Impacts the State’s Economy and Shapes Florida’s Workforce

A Florida TaxWatch Briefing Childcare Impacts on Workforce ParticipationThe economic importance of early childhood education extends far beyond the direct development benefits…
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July 15, 2022

United Way distributes almost $500k to local non-profits

by: Jake Holter Updated: Jul 14, 2022 / 06:32 PM CDT PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — United Way contributors are seeing evidence of their…
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July 8, 2022

ELC Featured on WJHG – Local organization helps struggling parents pay for child care

By Katie Bente Published: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT https://www.wjhg.com/2022/07/08/local-organization-helps-struggling-parents-pay-child-care/ BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Families everywhere are struggling to keep up.…
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