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SunTrust Foundation Presented PARC its Inaugural Lighting the Way Award and $50,000 Grant
PARC's Life Skills Development Financial Literacy Project was recognized for their impact in Tampa Bay

On Friday, October 14, the SunTrust Foundation presented PARC with its inaugural Lighting the Way Award for for their Life Skills Development Financial Literacy Project. The award, which included a $50,000 grant, recognizes non-profit organizations for their support of sustainable financial well-being initiatives. PARC was selected for the impact they have made in Tampa Bay supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and promoting financial confidence.
From l to r: Mark DeHaan, community development manager at SunTrust Bank; Allen Brinkman, president and CEO of SunTrust Bank’s Southwest Florida division; Raul Perera, PARC Board of Directors chair elect; Karen Higgins, PARC president & CEO