A local group was able to raise $7,500 for three Northwest Florida organizations. Members of the Richard A. Capozzola Lodge, Sons of Italy No. 2865 presented checks for $2,500 each to Children in Crisis, Emerald Coast Hospice and the Crestview Manor.

The Richard A. Capozzola Lodge No. 2865 Crestview President Bob Grappone recently presented a check to Kim Bowman representing Emerald Coast Hospice. Also present are Ginger Grappone, Ron Milburne, Martha Hughes and Immediate Past President Tom Hughes.