Want To Learn More About ‘YouthFirst Century’ Program Funded By Children’s Trust?

February 19, 2023

Last week, the Escambia County Children’s Trust announced $5.1 million in grant funding for 19 program, including one in Century.

The Urban Development Center’s YouthFirst Century will receive $397,556 for the first year as they work toward a goal of serving 750 youth ages 11-18  in the Century area over the next three years at a total cost of $1.2 million.

A YouthFirst Century informational session will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m. at the Pilgrim Lodge Missionary Baptist Church at 7000 Jefferson Avenue in Century with Dr. Jessica Griffen, CEO and chairwoman of UDC.

The YouthFirst Century program will be for students that attend Bratt Elementary, Byrneville Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle and Northview High schools.

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One Response to “Want To Learn More About ‘YouthFirst Century’ Program Funded By Children’s Trust?”

  1. bob c on February 19th, 2023 11:17 am

    How did this Escambia County Children’s Trust arrive at the figure of “750 youth ages 11-18 in the Century area” ?
    Nearly $400,000 Escambia County Taxpayer dollars is a LOT.
    Hopefully all of that 750 youth will be encouraged to pursue GOOD Things and find a Pathway to Success.
    Also keep watch on the Taxpayer Money invested.

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