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Category: Spotlight

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Expanding Access, Empowering Choice: Spotlight on AddUs Incorporated

For many women, pregnancy is filled with both excitement and uncertainty. For those navigating limited access to care, that uncertainty can be even greater. AddUs Incorporated is working to change that, creating more opportunities for women and families to access information, services and support when they need it most. Founded in 2024 by Yolanda Cross-Craig,…
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Building Confidence, Community, and a Future: Inside SHE Academy

For many young girls, growing up comes with challenges that extend far beyond the classroom. They are navigating identity, relationships, confidence, and emotional well-being. In Tallahassee, one organization is creating a space where girls don’t have to face those challenges alone. Founded in 2019 by Shaqualyn Shedrick, SHE Academy is a mentorship-driven program designed to…
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A Healthy Start Begins with Access: Lyft Up Ride United with 2-1-1

Kindergarten readiness begins long before a child enters a classroom. It begins with a healthy pregnancy, consistent prenatal care, and access to pediatric services during a child’s first year of life. For many families in Leon County, transportation is a barrier to that care. To address this challenge, Children’s Services Council of Leon County funded…
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Program Spotlight: The Oasis Center for Women and Girls

Expanding Access to Mental Health Support for Families in Leon County In Leon County, many women face impossible choices every day, choosing between paying bills, buying groceries, or securing childcare. These challenges impact not only individual families, but the health and stability of our entire community. At the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC…
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