Being a Community

I want you all to be involved in the world that we are in. We, at Baterbys, wear many hats. Auctions, consignments, appraisals, gallery rentals; the list is as long as my arm. The one thing I don’t believe our cliental knows much about us is that we believe in charities. We believe in the motto ‘it takes a village’, we believe in paying it forward and we believe in supporting our community. I hope this is not coming off pompous or has a ‘look at me’ type of feel. I just didn’t want to focus on the art we carry this week. I want to focus on the most precious creations of all, our children.

Most of our auction buyers and collectors know, at each auction we have in our gallery we donate a percentage of sales to a chosen local charity. At our Baterbys Spring 2012 Auction we will be partnering with UCP of Central Florida (UCP). UCP specializes in servicing children with special needs. They believe in, “Helping Every Child Build a Foundation for Success.”

With over 55 years of experience UCP has supported, educated and counseled children and their families. Their goal is to have all children be successful no matter if they are disabled or not. That is why they include children without a disability to be a part of their program. This education model is called inclusion. “Our children, families and team members have witnessed first-hand the benefits of children of all abilities being in the same classroom; where learning and growth is the goal; where children with and without disabilities have the opportunity to be successful; where inclusion is the norm not the exception; and where parents play a huge part in our multi-disciplinary approach to whole-child growth and development.”

Success always starts with an idea that evolves into a dream and then becomes reality. UCP started with a few parents that wanted to meet the need of one child with cerebral palsy. But, as time transpired the need grew into a necessity of serving many children with various disabilities. This non-profit organization serves families based on their need and not their income. Thanks to the love and support of many benefactors, like Baterbys, UCP has been able to create new facilities, retain medical care and freely open its doors to many children and their families by being a tuition free facility.

As the children grow, UCP takes every step with their students. They walk with them from birth to 21, helping the now adults to find a place where they can succeed financially and emotionally. The opportunity they instill in each individual gives them a chance to capitalize on their full potential; allowing them to succeed beyond the limitations of the mind.

Join us at our Baterbys Spring 2012 Auction, and help us support UCP, not only will you leave with a certified artwork, but this will give you the chance to support a community who is shaping our future.