Emerald Coast Young Marines support Children in Crisis

Lauren Walls, Children in Crisis volunteer and events director, center, receives a $500 check from Emerald Coast Young Marines Sgt. Ashton Norman, left, and SSgt. Michaela Cantwell. The funds will be used to help provide a home, food, clothing and care to more than 100 at-risk children who will stay at the CIC Children's Neighborhood home this year.

CRESTVIEW — Children in Crisis has extra support for its programs benefiting at-risk children. Emerald Coast Young Marines donated $500 to the nonprofit organization.

“CIC offers a big thanks to each member of the Young Marines for their wonderful support and making a difference in the lives of our at-risk children!” Ken Hair, CIC president and CEO, said.

The CIC Neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach provides emergency shelter for children removed from an unsafe environment on short notice, and offers housing to help with foster home shortage. 

Learn more at www.childrenincrisisfl.org or call 864-4242.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Emerald Coast Young Marines support Children in Crisis