Generations of lives changed, one incredible legacy… On September 16, 2026, Parc Center for Disabilities joined City of St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch for a ribbon-cutting recognizing Parc as a 2026 Legacy Business representing District 1.

Each year, the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s One Tampa Bay Awards offer a reminder that some of the region’s most important work happens outside the spotlight. Across Tampa Bay, nonprofit organizations are confronting some of

As families across Tampa Bay pack backpacks, lunch boxes and prepare for the first day of school, many parents are asking the same question: Is my child truly ready for kindergarten? It’s a fair question

USF St. Petersburg aims to integrate seamlessly into the fabric of the Tampa Bay region, enhancing opportunities for students, businesses and the public. This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF faculty, staff, students

Chief financial officers have never been more central or less confined to a single definition. For more than a decade, the Tampa Bay Business Journal has recognized finance leaders who extend well beyond the traditional

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Parc Center for Disabilities is celebrating 73 years serving families and those living with disabilities. For years, they’ve helped teach people in the classroom how to get a job, fill out applications

The 14,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will serve as the new home for Parc’s existing preschool and early intervention programs, expanding access to critical therapies and services for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Grand Opening of Parc Center for Disabilities’ Tom & Mary James Children’s Services Center…On Wednesday, March 25, Parc Center for Disabilities’ leaders, board members, elected officials, and 400 community supporters joined the St. Petersburg Chamber of

ST. PETERSBURG — The Parc Center for Disabilities cut the ribbon earlier this week on a new 14,000-square-foot children’s services center, the largest construction project in the nonprofit’s 73-year history. The Tom and Mary James

In April, the very same month in which the Parc Center for Disabilities celebrates its 73rd anniversary, the St. Petersburg development and education center will mark another milestone: The opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art Children’s Services

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There are plenty of haunted houses to choose from in Tampa Bay on Halloween night, but there is one in St. Pete that’s extra special. That’s because it’s for families with

TAMPA, Fla. — October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the U.S. Department of Labor is shining a light on this year’s official theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.” What You Need

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Parc Center for Disabilities will soon be able to accommodate more young kids of varying abilities in its new Children’s Services Center. Parc has a set of programs that help

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / — Parc Center for Disabilities proudly announces the public phase of its $10 million Raise the Roof Capital Campaign, a bold initiative to construct

Congress must hear from you now. Tell your Senators and Representatives to reject Medicaid cuts and protect services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Read More

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If you think Santa is busy in December, you haven’t met the Toy Makers of East Lake. Throughout the year, this group of senior volunteers makes 20,000 wooden toys in their

With one in four adults in the United States living with some form of disability, organizations like Parc Center for Disabilities play an essential role. For over 70 years, Parc has been dedicated to serving children and

Parc Center for Disabilities breaks ground on a new Children’s Services Center in Pinellas County. Watch the Interview

The Parc Center for Disabilities is building a new Children’s Services Center in Pinellas County. The groundbreaking event on July 30 had over 100 supporters. Speakers included City Council Vice Chair Copley Gerdes, philanthropists Tom

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Tuesday morning, local leaders and philanthropists joined staff and volunteers at the Parc Center for Disabilities and broke ground on a new children’s services center in St. Petersburg. The 14,000 square foot building will

Seventy-one years after opening its arms to Pinellas Country’s developmentally disabled community, St. Petersburg’s Parc Center for Disabilities continues to adapt and improve, providing educational and life-enhancing opportunities for children and adults. And the work,

Philanthropists Tom and Mary James, whose Museum of Western and Wildlife Art contains their private collection – one of the largest in the country – have gifted $2 million to the PARC Center for Disabilities.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Parc Center for Disabilities received its largest private donation in the organization’s more than 70 year history. Local philanthropists Tom and Mary James donated $2 million to the center which

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As Black History Month comes to a conclusion, one St. Pete non-profit decided to save the best for last with a special event that entertains and educates. Read More

The nonprofit plans to build a $10 million Children’s Service Center on the site. Read More.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There was a very special Christmas concert in St. Petersburg this week that left the audience and the performers both filled with pride. That’s because the choir was made up entirely

The Parc Center for Disabilities is celebrating 70 years of serving those with special needs in Pinellas County. Watch the Story

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There is a haunted house in St. Pete that uses the power of fright to instill important qualities, like confidence, self-worth, and pride, into the special needs community. Read More

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rev. Ryan Whitley is known for his novel ways of getting new parishioners in the pews. From taco nights to rock concerts, the leader of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church on St. Pete’s

The public is invited to attend an opening reception for The Good Earth, featuring the artists of Creative Clay and Parc Center for Disabilities, Friday, Sept. 8, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the St. Thomas’ Art Project at St. Thomas’

After serving the area for 70 years, the Parc Center for Disabilities is undergoing what Michelle Detweiler called a rebirth. Detweiler, the St. Petersburg stalwart’s president and CEO, now needs the community’s support as she embarks on

PINELLAS,Fla. – Parc Center for Disabilities is expanding and hopes to become a state-of-the-art center in the state. Pinellas County’s Development Review Commission recently approved plans for a new $10 million Children’s Services Center that has been about

The team has recognized a community hero in every Lightning home game since 2011. That’s over 500 dedicated people whose spirit and hard work have positively impacted others throughout Tampa Bay. Read More

The sticker is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s Respond With Care program that Sheriff Bob Gualtieri just launched. It’s aimed at alerting and preparing first responders that someone with special needs may be

Much has changed since the Parc Center for Disabilities welcomed its first 10 kids in 1953; however, two things have remained constant – the need for its services and the community’s support. Mayor Ken Welch, St. Petersburg

The St. Pete Pickle Ball Association is always looking to expand its sport, while the men and women of Parc Center for Disabilities are always looking to expand their horizons. It turns out it was

Parc Center for Disabilities recently received a $25,000 donation from Duke Energy Florida for its Nationally Recognized Caregiver Relief Services. Jeff Baker, Government and Community Relations Manager of Duke Energy Florida, stopped by Parc to

There is no shortage of haunted houses around Tampa Bay this weekend, but there’s a special one in St. Pete that not only makes you jump with fright but smile in appreciation. The entire attraction

National Disability Employment Awareness Month occurs once a year in October, and Parc Center for Disabilities is shining a spotlight on local businesses in its Supported Employment Program to celebrate. National Disability Employment Awareness Month

For nearly 70 years, the Parc Center has supported children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, yet the funding needed to provide its many services has proven elusive. A local representative recently hand-delivered the

Click “Learn More” to join Caregiver Relief’s management team, Whitney Stout and Kelly Barrie, as they discuss the department’s recent national award and more on Connecting Caregivers Radio! Learn More

Every day the men and women of PARC in St. Pete are building air filters while at the same time gaining the confidence, experience and work ethic to pursue further employment out in the community.

Children and adults with developmental disabilities require advocates, attention, and some form of assistance. For over 67 years, Parc has helped these individuals exercise their independence and live their lives to the fullest. Read More