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Town Denies Donation For Autism Walk, Votes To Donate To Local School
September 19, 2017
The Century Town Council has denied an autistic resident’s request to sponsor a fundraising walk for autism this weekend, instead opting to support autism education locally in the town.
Jake Livingston, known to many North Escambia residents as “Northview’ Biggest Fan”, addressed the council Monday night, asking them to sponsor the Steps for Autism walk in an amount from $100 to $10,000. Livingston said the monies raised by the walk Saturday morning at Wahoos Stadium would be used by Autism Pensacola for local programs in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
When council members learned that they had zero available donation dollars in their budget for the current fiscal year ending on September 30, they voted to donate $500 next month from their next fiscal year’s budget to the Century Academy. The private non-profit K-12 school is in it second year of operation in Century.
Century Academy specializes in teaching children diagnosed with autism and other related learning disabilities. It is a subsidiary of East Hill Academy in Pensacola.
The council noted that the school would be made aware that the donation was being as a result of Livingston’s efforts for autism awareness..
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11 Responses to “Town Denies Donation For Autism Walk, Votes To Donate To Local School”
That is my mistake. I surely thought that was him in the picture. I apologize for making the wrong comment towards someone who wasn’t him. However, the look on someone’s face shows your thoughts.
>>> can’t believe the look on the “new” mayors face. I can only hope he was dwelling on what Jake was discussing and not the disgusted look he portrayed.
The funny part of that — the new mayor is not in the photos.
Jake is such a kind hearted young man. I can’t believe the look on the “new” mayors face. I can only hope he was dwelling on what Jake was discussing and not the disgusted look he portrayed. Thank God we have people like Jake around that make a difference in our selfish world. If we only had the positive outlook on life like he has, we would all see the good in everyone and everything we attempt to accomplish.
I am so excited for such a solution from the City Council and advocating for my daughter’s school . This is her first year. I have high hopes that school will continue to grow . With the help of people like Mr. Livingston and City Council it looks like their is more than hope but Grace through understanding and awareness .
I wish he could make a gofundme or something we could donate to for him!
Way to go Jake! You have the kindest most loving heart and we are so proud of you. Thank you for being a voice for the children. Go Chiefs!!
So proud of you Jake. I agree with Jake fan. If we all just has his passion!! Keep up the good work Jake!
I am so proud of Jake, if everyone had the passion he did for all the things he believes in what could this world accomplish. Love you Mr Northview!
Smart decision. I have never really understood how “walking” does anything except cause weight loss…….Weight loss in many is a good thing.
THANK YOU, JAKE for looking out for the children “the future” of Century.
This was a great way to handle this situation. I applaud the council members on coming up with a win/win, and I applaud Jake Livingston for encouraging awareness in this area.