Waterfront Rescue Mission celebrates 75 years of delivering hope, healing and support

On Aug. 1, 1949, Waterfront Rescue Mission’s founder, the Rev. Vernon Hozey, opened the doors to the Gulf Coast's homeless and addicted. Since then, the organization has provided over 2.3 million nights of shelter in Pensacola and Mobile, Alabama.

This marks a momentous year for Waterfront Rescue Mission as they commemorate 75 years of delivering hope and healing to the community from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 at First Baptist Church of Pensacola, 500 N. Palafox St. Though time has passed, the everlasting message of hope has remained at the forefront of their work.

The organization thanks everyone for their support, whether through volunteering, donations, or prayer, as they commemorate the past 75 years and embrace the promise of the future.

Visit waterfrontmission.org for details.

Valerie's House is looking for volunteers

Valerie's House Pensacola is in need of volunteers and will be hosting their Valerie's House Volunteer Training from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27 and 28 at 904 E. Gadsden St.

Do you have a heart for grieving children? The organization is recruiting a team of active and dedicated people to help them facilitate grief groups this fall. Learn the skills you need to facilitate groups and help families navigate through this challenging time in their lives.

Group facilitators and group buddies lead biweekly peer-to-peer support groups. This role works directly with children of all ages. Facilitators and buddies are asked to commit to two nights a month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Visit valerieshouse.org/Pensacola for details.

Next Mayor’s Neighborhood Cleanup set for Saturday

The next Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup will take place Saturday, July 27 in the Eastgate, Parker Circle and Broadview Farms areas, including portions of surrounding neighborhoods. This event allows Pensacola sanitation customers in the cleanup area to leave eligible items at the curb for pickup, free of charge.

Sanitation customers in the cleanup area must place items curbside by 7 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Note that items left curbside outside of the cleanup area will not be collected.The cleanup includes bulk items only. Yard waste or garbage will not be collected.

Keep tires and paint cans separate from all other debris. Do not place piles under low-hanging lines or near poles, fences or mailboxes. Through the Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup program, all city neighborhoods have a cleanup once a year during the months of January through October.

Visit cityofpensacola.com for details.

Advantage Cleaning service Partners with Cleaning for a Reason

Pensacola-based Advantage Cleaning Service, LLC has partnered with Cleaning for a Reason, a nonprofit providing free home cleaning to cancer patients across the United States and Canada.

Yeongseo Lee, owner of Advantage Cleaning Service, understands the impact of a cancer diagnosis, and is eager to extend support as these families navigate their challenges. Through partnership with Cleaning for a Reason, Advantage Cleaning Service supports two cancer patients’ homes each month for two consecutive months free of charge.

This is an ongoing service to patients residing in Pensacola.

Visit advantagecleaningservicellc.com or cleaningforareason.org for details.

Escambia County EMS offering $5,000 sign-on bonus to new paramedics

Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new full-time paramedics, with a goal of attracting qualified individuals with a passion for public safety to join the EMS team.

Several full-time paramedic positions are currently open, offering numerous benefits including competitive wages, shift differentials, deferred compensation, state retirement, and more. In addition to brand-new ambulances soon to be in use, Escambia County EMS uses state-of-the-art equipment including LifePak 15s, stretchers, Lucas devices and Stryker Power-Load systems.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at MyEscambia.com/careers .

The $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for newly hired full-time paramedics, to be paid out over three years in accordance with the terms of their contract. A contract is required in order to receive the bonus, which will be paid in three installments.

Visit myescambia.com for details.

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