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The Ground Up Project
Supporting a community for unique adults with special needs Article and Photography by Provided The ultimate goal of any parenting journey is to instill basic skills, confidence, happiness, and the opportunity for success and independence for our children. As a group of parents to amazing special needs individuals, The Ground Up Project is a new non-profit set to fill the deficiencies in long-term living options for those on a neurodivergent life path. In an attempt to bridge the gap between...
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Bonds That Heal
The Vital Mission Behind Operation Healing Forces Article by Annalisa Sawick | Photography by Provided Imagine a life where every day is a battle; not just against external threats, but against your own mind and body. This is the reality for many Special Operations Forces (SOF) members, whose lives are often marred by physical injuries, mental trauma, and the strains of combat. Without the proper resources, these veterans and their families are left to continue their fight in the trenches...
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Thrive and Learn
South Walton Academy offers a place for children of all abilities to learn Article and Photography by Provided South Walton Academy was founded by a mother’s passion to see her children and clients thrive. Calley Middlebrooks, an Early Intervention Therapist and mother to three children, saw a need in Walton County for a school that valued individualized curriculum and inclusion for children of all abilities. “My son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of four,” Calley said. As a...
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Bridging the Gap
Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation supports educational dreams Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Contributed Children’s charities offer so much to the community, especially to children who are at-risk, or who are from families experiencing financial hardship. However once these children reach the age of 18, they often age-out and are left with financial burdens that put them in the same shoes that they started out in - this crisis is where the Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation...
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