AMIkids Pensacola

We’ve got our funny money in hand and are going all in for AMIkids tomorrow 🎲💸

Every chip played helps change a life—building confidence, creating opportunity, and opening doors for the youth in our community.

We’re ready… are you?

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors and dedicated community partners. Halfway to Halloween – A Vegas Night Event, on April 25th, 2026, at Bounce Beach Pensacola.

Your generosity, collaboration, and belief in our mission empower us to continue creating meaningful opportunities and lasting impact for the young people we serve. Because of you, this exciting evening of fun, connection, and purpose is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of what we can accomplish together as a community. Thank you for standing with us as we empower young people to become confident, successful adults.

Collection of fun photos from Tallahassee. Students are enjoying their time visiting the capital and our local legislators.

Twice a month, we have "Dress for Success" and conduct Mock Interviews to get our students ready to tackle any interview that comes their way. One of the most valuable skill sets AMIkids Pensacola teaches.

Want to give a shoutout to Starla, who came back to the program for a visit. Starla was a student at AMIkids Pensacola, formerly known as Escambia Bay Marine Institute (EBMI), back in the mid-90s with our SAFE program. Starla is an assistant General Manager with Holiday Inn Express and is finishing up her master's in Public Administration. Congrats!

Thank you for coming by and offering to help the program anyway you can. Thank you for Giving back after receiving so much.

AMIKids Pensacola proudly thanks Jesse W. Rigby for serving as the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s event. His leadership and dedication to our mission continue to create life-changing opportunities for the youth we serve. We are grateful for his unwavering support and commitment to our community.

Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s opening your doors, engaging, and investing in the next generation.

Sheriff Chip W. Simmons and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office welcomed AMIKids into their space yesterday, taking time to connect with our youth as they gear up to serve as judges for our upcoming event—and it meant more than words can say.

This is what real community partnership looks like.
This is what it means to lead with heart.

Now we invite YOU to be part of it—

🎭 Come in a costume
🎲 Come as Vegas—high roller, showgirl, poker face… anything goes
✨ Come in glam (or all of the above)

Halfway to Halloween: A Haunted Vegas Night is going to be unforgettable—and it’s all in support of changing lives through AMIKids Pensacola.

🎟️ Grab your ticket
🤝 Become a sponsor
💫 Show up and support something bigger

Because when leaders and community come together—lives change. Sheriff Chip W. Simmons Melanie Luna Jesse W. Rigby Ronnie Rivera Jo Stanovich Meredith Deanna Bush Whitney Cross Lucas Andrew Hobbs Escambia County Sheriff's Office

Feeling lucky? You should be… because Wind Creek Casino & Hotel just raised the bar. 🎲✨

We are proud to recognize Wind Creek as “The Lucky Pour” — our official Bar Sponsor for AMIKids Pensacola’s Halfway to Halloween: A Vegas Night on April 25, 2026.

Their continued investment in our community goes far beyond entertainment — it directly supports the life-changing work of AMIKids Pensacola, helping young people build brighter futures through education and workforce development.

Because of partners like Wind Creek, this event is shaping up to be our biggest (and most fun) yet. 🍸♠️

Want to join the table? We’re still welcoming sponsors, supporters, and community champions who want to make an impact — and have a great time doing it.
🎟️ Get involved.

🎭 Get dressed.

🎉 Show up.

Did you know the Events Committee and the AMIKids Board are meeting as we speak to throw what may be our biggest, boldest party yet?

If you loved Fire & Ice… if Old Hollywood was your vibe… just wait—Halfway to Halloween: A Haunted Vegas Night is going to absolutely blow your mind. 🎲✨

Have a 12-foot skeleton we can borrow? Want to throw on all black and support education and workforce development? We want you in this.

Get involved. Get dressed. Show up.

April 25th. Don’t miss it. 🖤

Event Committee & AMIKids Board (alphabetical):
Laura Branch, Meredith Bush, April Davidson, Ryan Hatler, Eric Hubley, David Lister, Tim Ludvigsen, Melanie Luna, Dave Murzin, Tracie Moorer, Ronnie Rivera, Jesse Rigby, Monti Sommer, Jo Stanovich, Marty Stanovich, Kristina Zimmern

And many others helping bring this to life ✨