SRQ Magazine | Spirit of Giving - SPARCC

SPARCC

Spirit of Giving | December 2024

FOR 45 YEARS, SPARCC HAS BEEN A BEACON OF HOPE AND HEALING, WORKING TIRELESSLY TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN.

This milestone reflects the strength of our mission, the commitment of our team, and the enduring support of a generous community that has helped us continue this vitally important work.

SPARCC SERVES SURVIVORS AND CHILDREN through an outreach center in downtown Sarasota, satellite offices in Venice, North Port and Arcadia and a shelter operating 24-hours per day, 365 days a year. Wraparound services include a 24-hour crisis helpline and hospital response, court advocacy, legal services, economic empowerment, support groups, therapy, housing stability and community education. All programs and services are free and confidential. Every program, every service, and every life touched through SPARCC reaffirms our dedication to transforming lives and making our community stronger.

OUR MISSION:

• To provide a safe-haven and promote empowerment, awareness, and social change to end domestic and sexual violence.

OUR VISION:

• To break the cycle of domestic and sexual violence in our community.

• Founded in 1979, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is the state-certified center for domestic and sexual violence in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

Make a gift to SPARCC. With your help, SPARCC can continue to provide lifesaving programs and services for survivors and their children and create a brighter future for all. Donate today at www.SPARCC.net

SPARCC | 2139 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 | (941) 365-0208 | www.SPARCC.net | Facebook.com/SPARCC | Instagram.com/sparcc_sarasota