MCR Health Partners with One Stop Cares and The NEST for Annual Thanksgiving Community Event
MCR Health Partners with One Stop Cares and The NEST for Annual Thanksgiving Community Event
MCR Health to bring its Dental Mobile Unit, health resources and community support to “Hope Starts Here” on November 21
BRADENTON, Fla. — MCR Health is proud to join One Stop Cares and The NEST Apartments for the annual One Stop Cares Thanksgiving community event, “Hope Starts Here,” on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The NEST Apartments in Bradenton.
The annual event brings neighbors together during the season of giving for a traditional Thanksgiving meal while connecting individuals and families with local nonprofits, community organizations, county agencies, resources, employment opportunities and support services.
As a proud community partner, MCR Health will bring its Dental Mobile Unit to the event, expanding access to oral health resources directly within the community. MCR will also host an informational booth where team members will be available to share information about MCR’s healthcare services and locations, connect attendees with available resources and provide giveaways.
“Thanksgiving is a time to come together, care for our neighbors and remember the importance of community,” said Aarti Lalwani, Chief Impact Officer at MCR Health. “Our partnership with One Stop Cares and The NEST reflects what community health is truly about; meeting people where they are, building trusted relationships and connecting families with resources that can make a meaningful difference in their lives. We are excited to be part of this special day and to give back alongside so many organizations committed to strengthening our community.”
“Hope Starts Here is about creating a space where our neighbors can come together, enjoy a meal and connect with organizations and resources that are here to support them,” said Audrey Abraham, Executive Director of One Stop Cares. “We are grateful to partners like MCR Health who understand that strengthening a community takes all of us working together. Having MCR’s team and Dental Mobile Unit join us this year adds another meaningful resource for the individuals and families we serve.”
The collaboration is part of MCR Health’s continued commitment to extending care beyond the walls of its health centers and partnering with organizations that address the broader needs of the communities it serves.
Hope Starts Here: Connecting Neighbors to Resources, Opportunities & Support will take place:
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The NEST Apartments Parking Lot 2111 1st St. Bradenton, FL 34208
The event is open to the community and will include a full traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings, along with opportunities to connect with participating community organizations and resources.
About One Stop Cares
One Stop Cares prevents homelessness by keeping people housed. Primarily focused on residents within One Stop Housing Developments and its nearby communities, One Stop Cares strengthens lives, preventing homelessness with its program called Embrace-Inspire-Empower. One Stop Cares equip families with the resources they need to keep them housed ensuring follow up and follow through for long-term sustainability. http://www.onestopcares.com
About MCR Health
MCR Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to individuals and families throughout the communities it serves. Through its health centers, mobile services and community partnerships, MCR works to improve access to care and strengthen the health and well-being of the communities it calls home.
http://www.mcr.health