United for a Good Cause – Supporting our area’s youth
United for a Good Cause – Supporting our area’s youth United for a Good Cause Inc. has a very important mission, it is to “Promote the Spirit of Service, Giving, and Unity among the youth in our region for the…
Relay for Life
Fort Walton Beach Relay for Life is an annual overnight event hosted by the American Cancer Society located at the Choctaw High School. The local event is designed to bring thousands of people to stand together against the disease of…
Roadmap to College Success
Roadmap to College Success By Barbara Britt This article is a must read for Parents of Seniors getting ready for their students’ last year in high school. This time will slip by you and if you have left the planning…
Horizons of Okaloosa County
Horizons of Okaloosa County Horizons is our local ARC agency. Founded originally in the 1950’s by parents of mentally and physically handicapped children, these parents developed programs providing education, training and support for their children and soon became the Association…
Impact of a Campaign Supporting Hispanic Organ Donation
“Cualquier persona puede donar” - Nicole Rankin está registrada como donante de órganos y cree en la importancia de la donación de órganos por su poder de salvar vidas. NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: Conexión acknowledges the work of Nicole Rankin,…
Autism Society of the Emerald Coast
Autism Society of the Emerald Coast The mission of the Autism Society of the Emerald Coast is to serve as the leading voice and resource of the local autism community. We the area’s leader in raising community awareness while providing…