PCARA was formed to assist in the prevention of illegal drug use, pregnancy, and violence among the youth throughout the Pensacola community.

The Pensacola Community Arts and Recreation Association is the proud winner of the Children's Champion Award! The category they won in was Organization. The Community Drug and Alcohol Commission nominated PCARA for this award for its works to prevent illegal drug use, teen pregnancy and violence among youth throughout the Pensacola community. The award was received by Leroy Williams, President of PCARA, on Friday, April 1, 2005, at the third annual Breakfast of Children's Champion at Skopelos On The Bay, Scenic Highway, Pensacola.