Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
-Child Protection Investigation Division (CPID)

Suncoast Voices for Children
-Carol Conaway, President
www.suncoastchildren.org

Rotary Club of Central Pinellas
- Vera Broga, Director
www.centralpinellasrotary.com

What:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will re-dedicate its new Child Protection Investigation Division playroom thanks to the generous donations of Suncoast Voices For Children and the Rotary Club of Central Pinellas.

When:
The playroom re-dedication, as well as a plaque presentation for the donors, will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.

Where:
The playroom is located in the Child Protection Investigation Division offices at 8550 Ulmerton Road, Suite 255 in Largo.

Why/How:
Suncoast Voices for Children and the Rotary Club of Central Pinellas have together donated approximately $25,000 to establish and furnish a new playroom in the Sheriff’s Child Protection Investigation Division offices.

The playroom, dedicated for children who are removed from their homes due to neglect, abuse or abandonment, is intended to provide a safe, temporary environment where they may find comfort and peace while placement is determined.

The colorful playroom includes new couches, an entertainment area, toys, new books, and a changing table.

Representatives from both organizations will be present to receive a plaque from Sheriff Bob Gualtieri in acknowledgement and gratitude for their generous contribution to the Child Protection Investigations Division and to young victims in Pinellas County.

Suncoast Voices for Children, founded in 2004, is a nonprofit organization that provides for the physical, psychological, educational and social needs of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties when there is no other resource.

An organization of business and professional leaders, The Rotary Club of Central Pinellas provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and builds goodwill and peaceful relationships throughout the world.

Media is invited to cover the event. Any inquiries should be directed to Sheriff’s Public Information Office at (727) 582-6221.