A Perfect Day for Flying Kites
CAPC held its annual Kite Day on March 15, 2019 at the Gibson Center, Head Start’s program headquarters in Pensacola, Florida. It was a sunny and warm Friday morning in Pensacola, with just the perfect breeze. The streets surrounding the Gibson Center were lined with cars and the sound of children’s laughter radiated for blocks. The clear, blue [...]
Giving Local Kids a Fresh Head Start
It was either just before midnight on November 30th, or in the early morning hours of December 1, 2018, when a brief tornado damaged parts of Lincoln Park Elementary School in Pensacola. While the school sustained some minor damage, one of the portable classroom buildings was damaged beyond repair. That portable building, owned by Community [...]
TRANSITIONS: Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
Going to kindergarten is an important life event. Preschoolers can feel excited—and a bit worried, too. Families have similar feelings, knowing their child is going to “big school.” Preschool teachers want the children in their classrooms to be ready for kindergarten and parents want the same thing. Children who are ready for kindergarten can take care of personal [...]
VITA Program at CAPC Call 2-1-1 to Schedule Your Appointment TODAY!
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is here at CAPC!!! Dial 211 from 9 am to 2 pm, Monday – Friday, to schedule an appointment to have an IRS-certified volunteer prepare your taxes NOW!!! Community Action Program Committee (CAPC) 1380 N Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 Starting January 28, 2020, through April 15, 2020 [...]