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Reminder: Real Change Escambia Community Event Tomorrow

Published Sep 25, 2023

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola will host the Real Change community partner event at the Brownsville Community Center Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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 
  • Legal services
  • Healthcare
  • Addiction and Substance Abuse Education
  • Homeless Prevention Education
  • Suicide Prevention Education

Additionally, attendees will learn about Escambia County's CORE program at 12:30 p.m., which is a one-of-its-kind addiction and opioid recovery program.

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.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Examples of items to donate include:

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

Together, we can make a difference!

Residents are encouraged to attend this free, informative event to learn more about the resources Escambia County and the City of Pensacola offer to those seeking resources and educational opportunities related to fighting drug addiction.

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

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