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Kia and Ocean Cleanup Cut 800K Kilos of Plastic in Panama
Acts of Kindness•Aug 13

Kia and Ocean Cleanup Cut 800K Kilos of Plastic in Panama

Two high-tech river interceptors are stopping plastic waste before it reaches the ocean in Panama City, protecting millions of migratory birds and 30 kilometers of coastline. The partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup shows how corporate backing can turn the tide on pollution.

Acts of Kindness Desk•3 min read
Panama City Tourism Drives $300M Economy, Unites Community
Global News•May 11

Panama City Tourism Drives $300M Economy, Unites Community

Panama City just threw a massive community cookout to celebrate how tourism powers their local economy and brings neighbors together. During National Travel and Tourism Week, residents, business owners, and tourism workers gathered to honor the industry that generates over $300 million annually for their city.

Global News Desk•2 min read
Florida Senior Wins $71K Scholarship at School Ceremony
Acts of Kindness•May 5

Florida Senior Wins $71K Scholarship at School Ceremony

Sophia Cherek thought she was attending a regular senior recognition ceremony at her Panama City high school. Instead, she became one of only nine students statewide to receive a scholarship worth up to $71,000.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
FPL Volunteers Refresh Arc of the Bay Grounds
Acts of Kindness•Feb 18

FPL Volunteers Refresh Arc of the Bay Grounds

Florida Power & Light volunteers rolled up their sleeves to beautify The Arc of the Bay nonprofit facilities in Panama City. The volunteer effort brought fresh life to spaces serving people with disabilities.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
Panama City Tax Program Saved Families $3.5M Last Year
Acts of Kindness•Feb 5

Panama City Tax Program Saved Families $3.5M Last Year

Free tax help is expanding in Northwest Florida, where volunteers filed 2,500 returns last year and brought $3.5 million back into local communities. The program needs more volunteers to help families who can't afford professional tax services.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read