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Generations of lives changed, one incredible legacy...

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For Immediate Release:
September 21, 2026
For More Information, Contact:
Isabella Paquette
Impact PR & Communications
isabella@prwithimpact.com
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.
For more than 70 years, Parc has grown alongside the City of St. Petersburg while remaining grounded in a simple belief: people with developmental and intellectual disabilities deserve to be valued and empowered to live life to the fullest.
This recognition attests to the influence of Parc in its community – including its staff and volunteers, donors and community partners – who carry its mission forward, and the thousands of individuals and families who have participated in Parc’s adult and children’s services since its founding in 1953.
To learn more about Parc Center for Disabilities and its programs, get involved or schedule a tour, visit www.parc-fl.org.    
Photographed at the link here is a selection of photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony. 


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