Nonprofit organization SRQ Strong is bringing nationally-recognized trauma expert Rev. Paul Abernathy, CEO of Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Resilience Project, to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Community Room 900 South Palm Ave., Sarasota on February 25, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, for a community presentation, “Building a Community of Hope and Healing; Addressing Trauma, Building Resilience.” Rev. Abernathy, whose work is informed by both a personal and collective experience of trauma, will discuss the framework he has developed in Pittsburgh’s Hill District to promote resilient and healthy neighborhoods by creating opportunities and support for residents to reach their full potential. SRQ Strong is a growing group of Sarasota County residents committed to learning about trauma and responding to its impact on our community. Its mission is to promote community-wide trauma awareness through healing, education, action and leadership; its vision is to create a community that cares for itself. This event is free to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your seat at EventBrite.

To learn more about Rev. Paul Abernathy and his work, you can view his latest video here  or visit neighborhoodresilience.org.

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