Now Accepting Donations for Real Change Community Event

On Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola are hosting the Real Change community partner event at the Brownsville Community Center.

Escambia County and the City of Pensacola are accepting donations that can be dropped off at the BRACE office located at 150 W. Maxwell St. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Examples of items to donate include:

Water
Socks
Non-perishable food
Sunscreen
Shoes
Hats
Backpacks
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Wipes
Bikes

Real Change is a free event that focuses on opioid addiction education and introduces attendees to the various resources available in the community.

Attendees will receive a variety of free services, including:

Free lunch
Transportation to and from the event courtesy of ECAT (must be wearing the Real Change wristband)
Free haircuts
Community supportive services
Florida ID services
Veteran supportive services

Additionally, attendees will learn about Escambia County's CORE program which is a one-of-its-kind addiction and opioid recovery program.

Vendor registration is still open! Tables and chairs will be provided. If you are interested in having your organization participate in Real Change, please contact Elizabeth Kissel at ekissel@myescambia.com.

For additional information, visit MyEscambia.com/RealChange or email homelessness@myescambia.com.

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