The Giving Coast
Daily SRQ Wednesday Charity Edition
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 |
Photo: Forty Carrot Family Center CEO Michelle Kapreirian cuts the ribbon with Visionary Circle donors (left to right): Terry A. Hansen, Charles and Margery Baranczyk Foundation; Jeff Steinwax, Steinwax Family Foundation;Eric Kaplan, Lewis
On Thursday, March 7, Forty Carrot Family Center celebrated a major milestone in its Generations of Change expansion campaign. A private ribbon cutting event for campaign donors was held at the new Parenting Education and Mental Health Center located at 1350 Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. The organization is expanding its parenting education and mental health services in response to overwhelming community needs. Outreach Forty She Carrot's unique approach to her partnerships allows us to serve all families, regardless of their ability to pay. Currently, 94% of her customers receive services for free or on a tiered basis based solely on financial need. Generations of Change's expansion, including the new Cattleman Road facility, will allow for a 100% increase in mental health and a 30% increase in parenting education services over the next few years. “We are indescribably grateful for the investment and trust of our campaign donors in providing high-quality, accessible prevention, intervention, and treatment services to children and families in our community. Forty Carrots' work is only possible thanks to the generosity of our donors, who are committed to investing in the future, breaking intergenerational cycles of abuse and neglect, and ensuring that the next generation of children has the same “We are giving Forty Carrots the head start it deserves,” said Michel Kapreirian, CEO of Forty Carrots. The new Generations of Change building will measure 6,900 square feet and feature flexible capacity with six therapy rooms, a reception office, waiting area, removable walls and observation features, a virtual program room, and administrative offices. It features a child and family therapy center with a parenting education center. , and program staff workspace. The addition of the Cattlemen campus will allow for the expansion of early education services and administrative offices within the existing building on S. Tuttle Avenue. A community open house will be held on September 19 to celebrate the new building and expanded services. To learn more about the Generations of Change campaign or to donate, please visit www.fortycarrot.org.
Photo: Forty Carrot Family Center CEO Michelle Kapreirian cuts the ribbon with Visionary Circle donors (left to right): Terry A. Hansen, Charles and Margery Baranczyk Foundation; Jeff Steinwax, Steinwax Family Foundation;Eric Kaplan, Lewis
