Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – Eglin Federal Credit Union presented Westonwood Ranch in Walton County with a $50,000 check on Friday, July 25, 2025. The funding will support upgrades to Westonwood Ranch’s technology and communication systems, expanding learning opportunities for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
At the check presentation ceremony, Lindy Wood, founder and CEO of Westonwood Ranch, said, “With this $50,000 gift, we’re going to be able to invest in our technology here at Westonwood Ranch. To have a partnership like this with Eglin Federal Credit Union is incredible, and we are beaming with gratitude knowing we have a team we can count on. Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in some of the most vulnerable lives in our community, those with developmental disabilities.”
Westonwood Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Freeport, dedicated to supporting children and young adults with developmental differences by teaching essential life skills through hands-on learning. The organization offers real-world training experiences, where participants build independence, job readiness and social confidence.
Westonwood Ranch addresses a critical gap in surrounding communities by offering full-time, year-round educational programs and transition-to-work opportunities. Services include summer day camps, therapeutic horseback riding and recreational therapy, aquaponic lettuce and dog treat enterprises, as well as family outreach and support.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to support Westonwood Ranch in Walton County,” said President/CEO Cathie Staton. “We toured their impressive 10-acre ranch in Freeport and are truly inspired by the programs and unique learning environments they offer. We’re grateful for the meaningful work Westonwood Ranch is doing and are honored to contribute to their continued success.”
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Eglin Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1954 and is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, federally regulated by the National Credit Union Administration. Membership includes military (active, retired, reserves and veterans), civil service and US Government affiliations on Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, Camp Rudder and 7th Special Forces Group. Membership includes anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school within our Geographic Field of Membership and anyone who is related to or lives with an Eglin FCU member. Membership also includes over 900 Select Employee Groupsin Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Escambia, FL counties and Escambia County, AL.
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