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ERA American partners with FamiliesFirst Network to bring Christmas to Emerald Coast foster children

ERA American Real Estate teams with regional child welfare organizations to fulfill holiday wishes for more than 50 local children through Operation Santa program.
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ERA American Real Estate is partnering with FamiliesFirst Network to bring Christmas gifts to children in foster care and adoption programs across the Emerald Coast through Operation Santa.

  • FamiliesFirst provides child welfare, foster care and adoption services in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. The organization is passionate about helping abused and neglected children and their families.

Through Operation Santa, more than 1,000 local children who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect will receive gifts and a reminder that they are cared for. Without the generosity of donors, many of these children would not receive presents during the holidays.

ERA American has stepped in as one of Santa’s helpers again this year, hoping to fulfill wish lists for more than 50 children. Last year, the company was able to successfully adopt 55 kids, spending over $6,500 in new toys. 

  • Each list is unique, filled with toys, games and special requests chosen by the children themselves. The ERA American team is shopping directly from those lists to make sure every child feels seen, valued and thought of on Christmas morning.

“Supporting our community’s children isn’t just important — it’s a responsibility we embrace,” said Rachelle Wyatt, Manager of Communications and Events at ERA American. “We’re honored to partner with FamiliesFirst Network this Christmas and look forward to continuing our commitment to Operation Santa.”

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