Every dollar we raise tonight will bring SCI's tools to children, parents, caregivers and families in our community who need them most.
SCI's mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in the diverse communities we serve.
We do this by building brains, building jobs, and building community.
The focus of SCI's Early Brain Development programming is to make our community America’s First Early Learning City.
Early brain development is key to the foundation of a child’s readiness for school, and ultimately for that child's success in school and life. Research tells us 85% of the human brain is built in the first 3 years of life; 90-95 percent is built by age 5. Making the most of that time is crucial for every child, but it is especially important in Escambia County, which state education data indicates only 48 percent of our children are ready for kindergarten.
Our work to build an Early Learning City is informed by research-backed strategies to help parents understand why it is important to talk and interact more with their children, and how that is the key to building a brain, building a life, and building a community.
Your gift stays local.
Every dollar stays in Pensacola to support our children in three key areas:
SCI's Work
Since 2017, SCI has been working to change the trajectory of children in Escambia County.
Why is all of this focus on early years learning important?
School readiness has a huge influence on school completion rates — and that is something that matters a great deal to a person’s future job earnings.
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that a high school dropout earns an average of $21,023, compared to $31,283 for a high school graduate, and $58,613 for someone with a bachelor’s degree.
If we want a community that is prosperous and vital, we need to invest in our children to ensure they have the best foundation possible — for school and life.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Builder Sponsors
The Hive
Chris Janes
Framer Sponsors
Baptist Healthcare
Cox Communications
Morette Company
Pensacola Beach RV Park
Planner Sponsors
Area Housing Commission
Bear General Contractors
Beck Partners
Clark Partington
Edward Jones John Peacock
Florida Power and Light
Highpointe Hotels Corp.
Kuhn Realty
Navy Federal Credit Union
Outerspaces Landscapes
Torgersen Causey Benefits Group
West Florida Hospital
FRIENDS of Light Up Learning
Hanto&Clarke
Red Iron Design
Lisa and Tommi Lyter
Andrew Rothfeder
Elisa Whibbs
Michelle Saltzman/Salz Studio
Sabrina Simpson
Jeff Brooks
Carver Darden
Pensacola Kids Dentistry
Rachael Whibbs
Woodlands