SPARCC Sarasota

06/23/2026

Community outreach is an important part of prevention. 💙

SPARCC Victim Advocate – Prevention & Outreach, Talia, recently connected with community members at the MCR Health Fair at The Ringling Museum, sharing information about SPARCC’s services, resources, and support available to survivors.

Events like these help raise awareness, build connections, and ensure that individuals and families know where to turn when they need help.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about SPARCC and our mission.

06/22/2026

Art and creativity are an important part of healing at SPARCC Shelter. 💙

As part of our ongoing creative activities, survivors are now taking part in a new project where they create something just for themselves.

They are also invited to create an item for a future resident. These handmade treasures are helping us build a special “Healing Treasure Box” for incoming survivors to choose from when they arrive at SPARCC Shelter.

Each item offers a small reminder that they are not alone, and that hope and healing can begin here.

06/19/2026

Wishing you a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth!

06/18/2026

🌿 June is a time for renewal—and healing. 💜

Every day, survivors turn to SPARCC for safety, support, and hope. Your gift makes that possible.

✨ Help us be there when it matters most.
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You are part of their healing journey.

06/17/2026

Congratulations again to Elizabeth Kovach on this well-deserved recognition! 💙

We are grateful for our partnership with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and for Elizabeth’s leadership, compassion, and commitment to providing trauma-informed care for survivors.

Thank you for all you do to support survivors in our community.

💙 Congrats to Elizabeth Kovach, RN, board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and coordinator of Sarasota Memorial’s Forensic Program, who was recently honored with the 2026 SANE Award at the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence conference.

As Sarasota Memorial’s Forensic Program Coordinator, Elizabeth leads a team of more than 40 SANE-trained nurses dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered and trauma-informed care survivors need during a deeply challenging moment.

Elizabeth is quick to recognize the strength and courage of the survivors she serves. “Simply coming through that door and having the courage to ask for help can be an incredibly challenging experience,” she says. “Our first job is to make them feel safe and secure."

06/17/2026

A big thank you to Madeline and her team at Family Promise of South Sarasota County for their generous donation of school supplies for the survivors and their children we serve at SPARCC. 💙

These essential items help our small survivors feel prepared and confident as they head into the school year, and they make a meaningful difference for families rebuilding their lives.

We are grateful for your partnership and support of our community. Thank you for helping provide hope and opportunity for the survivors we serve.

06/16/2026

Connecting with our community is an important part of SPARCC’s mission. 💙

Last month, SPARCC Advocate Michelle hosted an outreach booth at North Port Newcomer Day, where she shared information about SPARCC’s programs, services, and resources with community members.

Events like these help raise awareness and ensure that individuals and families know where to turn for support when they need it most.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about SPARCC and our mission.

06/15/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Venice Yacht Club for their generous grant in support of SPARCC. 💙

This funding helps sustain our free programs and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, ensuring that individuals and families in our community have access to the support, advocacy, and resources they need.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment to helping create a safer, more hopeful future for survivors.

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! Wishing you a wonderful Flag Day filled with pride and appreciation for the history behind the flag we share.

06/12/2026

Who does it best? We hope you'll say SPARCC! 💙

Sarasota Magazine’s Best of Sarasota 2026 nominations are now open, and we'd be honored to earn your nomination.

Every nomination helps local favorites advance to the voting round and helps raise awareness of SPARCC’s free programs and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Nominations can be submitted daily through July 2 at SarasotaMagazine.com/BestOf2026.

Thank you for showing your support and helping shine a light on SPARCC’s mission.