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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesOn Friday, March 25, Escambia County presented the Block-by-Block project. The project was initially fostered by District 3 Commissioner Lumon May and has grown into a partnership with AMIkids Pensacola. Watch the presentation here on YouTube.
The Block-by-Block project consists of renovations to the county-owned Brownsville House, located at 3210 W Gonzalez St. Renovations to the home include flooring, carpentry, painting, HVAC installation, fencing and more. AMIkids volunteers, youth ages 16-24, will have the opportunity to receive hands-on construction training during the renovation process. The Block-by-Block project is designed to foster youth in building confidence and providing an opportunity to enhance their skills and talents. Duggins Services generously donated time and materials to help teach youth about the ins and outs of construction and will be supervising work completed in the home.
“This project began as a vision to buy this property, restore it and give youth in our community the tools they need to succeed in their career,” said Commissioner May. “This is just one of several projects in the Block-by-Block program to help young people find their passion and develop skills they didn’t know they had. Programs like this can change lives. Thank you to our staff and partners who have donated their time and skills in order to ‘pay it forward’ to the youth of Escambia County.”
Since 1991, AMIkids Pensacola has been dedicated to helping kids discover the potential within them, transform their lives and strengthen our community. Located in Pensacola, Florida, AMIkids Pensacola empowers our kids through care and guidance to reach that potential and, as a result, breaks the cycle of failure and poverty. Each year, AMIkids Pensacola provides services to an average of 90 teens, leading to an impressive 77% success rate.
The Brownsville House project is just one of many initiatives in the Block-by-Block project. For more information on Block-by-Block, please contact AMIkids Pensacola at 850-453-1910.
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