Get your tickets now for the 15th Annual BBQ!

April was eager to offer to help thank our BBQ sponsors when V.J. Anderson, Community Engagement Manager, came to visit the "Shark Tank"! April works on her independent living skills in the ocean animal themed building when she is not out in the community.

Their themed tree is on display in the background!

Center Spotlights

Lizzie, Garrett and April D. are making big steps by going out in the community and socializing with each other at a recent trip to a park. So proud of you! It is not easy to go outside of your comfort zone.

Derek is working on socializing with peers. He is starting to be around his peers more and even started being able to join a larger group. Here, Jason and Derek are visiting the pet therapy dog.

Jarrett, who has been with Loveland for awhile, recently transferred from one building to another on our Venice Campus. Staff have already started to see Jarrett communicating more verbally and with his communication device, and interacting more with his peers, things he was very reluctant to do before. One of the great things about Loveland's Venice campus is the fact that we have 3 distinct styles of program all on one campus, allowing us to adapt to fit the changing needs of the individuals that we serve over time. We are very proud of Jarrett's progress!

Interested in attending the adult day training? Contact Krystal Heater (kheater@lovelandcenter.org)

15th Annual BBQ Presenting Sponsor Spotlight

About Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Headquartered in Venice and with a second office in downtown Sarasota, Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) has transformed the region through bold and proactive philanthropy for over 25 years. Serving the needs of the region as a partner in philanthropy and leader in community initiatives, Gulf Coast has surpassed granting $510 million in the areas of: health and human services, civic and economic development, education, arts and culture, and the environment. Gulf Coast was named one of the “Best Nonprofits To Work For” nationally by The NonProfit Times in 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2023.

Gulf Coast is grateful for our partnership with Loveland Center and we are honored to support the 15^th Annual Heart of Loveland BBQ, made possible through the Josephine Kixmiller Charitable Fund, the Charles and Frances Concordia Health Care Endowment Fund, and the Community Health Endowment Fund. We support Loveland’s mission to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their lives to the fullest, which aligns with our vision of thriving communities with opportunities for all. We uplift Loveland as they pave the way for individuals with disabilities through life skills development programs.

Together with our donors, Gulf Coast transforms our region through bold and proactive philanthropy, and we do so through the values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, and leadership. We take innovative approaches and invest in scalable solutions that lead to regional transformation. We are honored to work with generous philanthropists and strong nonprofit partners like Loveland on philanthropic endeavors and important community initiatives.

With our headquarters in Venice, we have been able to serve the needs of our philanthropic family and region for over 27 years. Now, with a second location in downtown Sarasota (our Sarasota Philanthropy Center), we are able to serve our philanthropists in the area, inspire future generations of philanthropy, and provide a state-of-the-art, sustainable, collaborative, and free meeting space for our nonprofit partners.

To learn more visit GulfCoastCF.org and follow us on Facebook at @GulfCoastCommFnd.

Spotlight on Matches!

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."

Donate on our website, by phone at 941.493-0016 ext.323 or by mailing a gift to our offices at 157 South Havana Road, Venice, FL 34292.

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We are grateful to

Suncoast Foundation for the

$25,000 match being offered

from now until the

Annual BBQ on 12/5/23!

Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar to help Loveland purchase the items needed to outfit the workshop/sceneshop which will be housed in the Suncoast Foundation Building at the Venice Campus.

Manatee Community Foundation

match for $15,000 is still going through December!

Money goes to support transportation

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Sponsors......Remember to sign in and add your table guest information before the event!

BBQ website!

Upcoming Events

New Loveland Store Hours (by appointment)

Monday & Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm

Contact Information:

Facebook: Loveland Store

Email: store@lovelandcenter.org

Store Location: 157 South Havana Rd. Bldg. E

Venice, FL 34293

Postponed! New performance dates are November 16-19th!

Tickets!

Recaps

Halloween Parade and Party!

AdvoCan Series

Behavior Management at Home and in the Community

November 16, 2023

Time: 6:00pm

Cost: Free

Presented by: Kathy Loughran, Chief Operating Officer

Location: Virtual and Loveland Bradenton

Knowing what your loved one with IDD is trying to communicate can be challenging, especially when they communicate it with their behaviors instead of their words. Join Loveland’s COO, Kathy Loughran, as she uses her 30+ years of experience working with individuals whose behaviors can be challenging to understand on how to support the individual to express themselves while helping to find alternative behaviors that better meet their needs.

Join presentation in-person or virtually via Zoom.

To join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82919050637?pwd=eFhaM2xVODNvVG95d3pwL0xSSzF3UT09

Meeting ID: 829 1905 0637 Passcode: 304393

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