Loveland Center Breaks New Ground as the First Florida Agency to Provide NADSP Certification Classes for Direct Support Professionals South West Florida, January 26th, 2024 – The Loveland Center, a […]
Cheer on Bradenton’s own Marauders as they take on Lakeland and support Loveland Bradenton! Loveland participants have been working on art pieces to display as part of the Pirates/Marauders-Loveland “Arts […]
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… until he find out he’s been duped and turns […]
In July 2016, David Williams moved into the Nancy Detert Residences at Loveland Village. Diagnosed at birth with craniosynostosis, David had undergone multiple surgeries and therapies. Supported by the loving […]
Meet Camille Seabrook, our new Community Engagement Manager for Manatee County, officing in our Loveland Bradenton Center. Camille’s role at Loveland Center is to connect our community with Loveland, build relationships […]
MEDIA CONTACT Camille Cline, Chief Advancement Officer 157 South Havana Road; Venice, FL 34292 ccline@LovelandCenter.org Office: 941.493.0016 x307; Mobile: 941-539-8872 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOVELAND CENTER RECEIVES $15,000,000 FROM FLORIDA Venice, […]
The Wilson-Wood Foundation’s grant of $25,000 in August 2022 enabled Loveland to begin satisfying the demand of its Adult Day Training program, and it is also ensuring that our community […]
With knock-out performances by Loveland Theatre Manager Luke McFatrich, accompanist Michelle Kasanofsky, and Friend of Loveland Shantel Norman, who serenaded our beloved Board Chair Laurie Huebner for her May 17 […]
Meet Jessica Baird, our new Visual Arts Instructor. Jessica’s role at Loveland Center is to create a visual arts program for our participants at the Venice, Bradenton, Port Charlotte and […]
Luke McFatrich is the Loveland Players Manager, which means he is the program manager for “Loveland Creates,” The Loveland Center’s new arts-focused Adult Day Training program. He works one-on-one with […]
James Stamper is a Senior Financial Planner with FourThought Private Wealth in Venice. He focuses his expertise in overseeing complex investment management, family and business planning needs. Originally from central […]
Andrew and Chloey met at Loveland’s after-school HERO program last fall and became fast friends. In April, they shared the quintessential high school experience: going to prom. We cheer them […]
Loveland was thrilled to host Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy (SMART) at our Venice Campus with two miniature horses, Rocky and Penelope. Participants from all four Loveland Centers traveled […]
by Laurie Huebner, Board Chair First, I’d like to say thanks to Becca Eldredge, VP of Programs, and Lora Carter, Charlotte County Program Manager, for providing us with a great […]
When asked what drew her to Loveland Center, V.J. responded that she has a strong, motivated desire to improve the lives of people with disabilities and those who serve them. Due […]
Loveland Center’s 3rd Annual Ability 5K Race and 1K Fun Walk was held on a clear morning in Punta Gorda’s Laishley Park on March 26, 2023. This annual event takes […]
I’m starting my second year with Loveland and manage The Clinic at Loveland Center. I came to Loveland because I was looking for something different but still wanted to help […]
I perform a therapeutic process called occupational therapy. Occupational therapists work in schools, hospitals and rehab centers, skilled nursing facilities, in people homes, and with organizations like Loveland Center to maximize […]
Grant writers and representatives of Venice area nonprofits joined Loveland staff for a half-day training by Impact100 SRQ members of the Nonprofit Engagement Team, Susan Lerman and Betsy Friedman. Attendees […]
On Friday, January 20, Loveland Community Engagement Managers Caryn McCullough, Ryan Brown, and Camille Cline met with hundreds of potential volunteers, encouraging them to give their time to the important […]
Plantation Community Foundation Grant Committee Member Betty Carpentier visited Loveland Center Venice in January and toured our campus with VP of Programs Becca Eldredge. With the support of The Plantation […]
Darin Hunt is a business owner who has been a lifelong resident of Venice, Florida. He has a strong marketing and entrepreneurial background, with experience in web and graphic design. […]
Staff Speech – Language Pathologist I help participants with a variety of speech, language, and swallowing disorders increase their communication and independence. I love the nonprofit nature of Loveland, […]
On Wednesday, December 21, arbiters of taste and style visited Loveland Center’s four locations in order to judge the BEST Holiday Door and Overall Decorations, and celebrate Christmas with Loveland […]
Hundreds of business owners, community leaders, and nonprofit staffers turned out to help out Loveland Center at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature as The Manatee Chamber of Commerce hosted […]
Our Port Charlotte Center joined in on the Christmas fun on December 10th as we participated in the Punta Gorda Holiday Parade, hosted by the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. […]
MEDIA CONTACT Camille Cline, Chief Advancement Officer 157 South Havana Road; Venice, FL 34292 ccline@LovelandCenter.org Office: 941.493.0016 x307; Mobile: 941-539-8872 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOVELAND CENTER RAISED $128,000 AT 14TH ANNUAL […]
Meet Michael Butler A Project Manager at J.E. Charlotte Construction Corporation, Michael joined the board in October 2022. Michael is married to Olivia Butler and his hometown is Clearwater, Florida. […]
Lois Curtis, the titular plaintiff in Olmstead v. LC, passed away in November 2022, leaving behind a legacy helping so many achieve their goals and live their dreams. Lois Curtis […]
#GivingTuesday is just days away! Do your part by including #LovelandCenter and #GivingTuesday on your social media posts to raise awareness for all our incredible programs and participants. Mark your […]
The organization’s culture drew me to Loveland. Whether it be a staff member or a participant, the place exudes a culture of appreciation and of selflessness. From Day One, I […]
North Port, FL (June 15, 2020)— Loveland Center recently received a grant from the James W. Wherritt Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to help increase its essential services […]
March 14, 2020, 2:30PM Loveland Center Programs in Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte and Bradenton WILL MAINTAIN NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS OF OPERATION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Unlike other programs that have […]
Sarasota Magazine Recently retired art teacher Gena Luoma began volunteering at the Loveland Center — an organization whose mission is to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — just […]
