With 5,000 kids served, Escambia Children's Trust is 'absolutely' making a difference

How is the Escambia Children’s Trust supporting local youth? ECT funding has helped local organizations improve children’s school attendance and standardized test scores; helped student athletes raise their GPAs, and more. Read the full details in an article by Kevin Robinson from the Pensacola News Journal on their website.

Resources for organizations seeking to request funding.

Explore our guiding priorities for improving outcomes for local children.

Agendas, minutes, and updates from Trust board sessions.

Measuring progress toward better outcomes for children.

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Our Core Values

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Solution-Focused
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Our Core Purpose

Working together to improve the lives of our children.

What is the Escambia Children's Trust?

Standing united, Escambia Children’s Trust is a symbol that we can, and we will, build a brighter future for our children. We have a great responsibility to that future, where all children in our community will have better lives and greater opportunities for success. Through our support of evidence-based, high-quality children’s programs and services, research, education and advocacy, we orchestrate transformative outcomes that benefit our children and in-turn, the future of our community. It is this demonstrated commitment that earns us the reputation as a respected leader, collaborator and trusted steward of resources. We are dedicated to supporting all children through our funded programs and organizational processes. We strive to be part of the system that removes barriers for children.

Our forward thinking spirit and empathetic attitude motivates us as we engage in meaningful dialogue to understand the needs of those we serve. We prioritize trust as we tirelessly work with fairness and transparency to assemble a mosaic of solutions for children who have to fight a little harder to reach their full potential.

As system optimizers, dot connectors and solution finders, we remove barriers, close opportunity gaps and improve the flow of communication and resources to strengthen the impact of our partners. We believe in collaboratively addressing challenges through innovation while continuously assessing, sharing and improving our performance. Our dedicated team ensures our deep well of resources is structurally sound and sustainable for generations to come. The approval of the Children’s Trust was a watershed moment for the children of Escambia County. A turningpoint that will make a difference today and for future generations.

Every investment matters. Every child matters. Every future matters to all of us.