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Category: Testimonials

Justin Tait – Sept. 7th 2020

When our daughter, Julia, was first diagnosed with autism, we felt alone and scared. Once we enrolled her at Selby, …

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πŸŽ‰ We’re officially celebrating! πŸŽ‰ Join us πŸŽ‰ We’re officially celebrating! πŸŽ‰ Join us on December 16 at 9 AM for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Haven South Campus as we proudly join the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce! We’re excited to open our doors, welcome our Venice community, and share the incredible programs and opportunities happening on our South Campus. πŸ’™πŸ’› βœ‚οΈ Ribbon Cutting πŸ“ The Haven South Campus ⏰ December 16 at 9 AM 🌟 Open to everyone β€” we’d love to see you there! Come celebrate, connect, and kick off this new chapter with us! πŸŽ€πŸ€βœ¨
β˜•πŸ’› Our CEO isn’t the only one on a quest fo β˜•πŸ’› Our CEO isn’t the only one on a quest for the world’s best coffee anymore. During the holiday break, a few team members joined in and visited StarKids Cafe Isla in Isla Mujeres, Mexico β€” a small shop proudly run by people with disabilities. A beautiful reminder that inclusion is everywhere!! @starkidscafeisla
Thank You, Sunnyside Village! πŸ’œ We’re thrill Thank You, Sunnyside Village! πŸ’œ We’re thrilled to have Sunnyside Village Retirement Community as our Get Down Tonight Sponsor for The Haven’s All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! Our partnership with Sunnyside goes beyond the dance floor β€” together, we provide individuals with opportunities for job training and meaningful employment, helping build confidence, independence, and inclusion every step of the way. We are so grateful for their continued support and belief in creating opportunities for all abilities. 🌟 #TheHavenSRQ #Studio54Gala #AllAbilitiesOnTheDanceFloor #CommunityStrong #InclusionMatters #ThankYou #SunnysideVillage
πŸŽΆπŸ’› Music Therapy Magic in Kindergarten! πŸ’› πŸŽΆπŸ’› Music Therapy Magic in Kindergarten! πŸ’›πŸŽΆ Our Kindergarten classroom was full of rhythm, joy, and big smiles today during Music Therapy with Gulf Coast Music Therapy ! From singing and drumming to movement and instrument play, our students practiced communication, social skills, motor development, and self-expression β€” all while having a blast.
πŸŽ…πŸŽ‰ Final reminder! Santa’s Breakfast Bash πŸŽ…πŸŽ‰ Final reminder! Santa’s Breakfast Bash is almost here. Join us for a morning of pancakes, holiday joy, and supporting our amazing Selby Preschool ! Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/c7bc95a7-ed84-4158-a64e-314ae332868a
πŸ’œπŸ’ƒ Haven Academy x REVolutions Dance! πŸ•ΊπŸ’™ Our Haven Academy students had an amazing experience participating in a workshop led by REVolutions Dance Inc., hosted by the @vanwezeledu ! The workshop was full of creativity, movement, and pure joy as students learned new choreography and explored expressive dance in an inclusive, empowering environment. We are so grateful for community partners who celebrate all abilities and bring the arts to life for our students. 🌟 Check out our dancers in action!
πŸ’œπŸ’ƒ Haven Academy x REVolutions Dance! πŸ•ΊπŸ’™ Our Haven Academy students had an amazing experience participating in a workshop led by REVolutions Dance Inc., hosted by the @vanwezeledu ! The workshop was full of creativity, movement, and pure joy as students learned new choreography and explored expressive dance in an inclusive, empowering environment. We are so grateful for community partners who celebrate all abilities and bring the arts to life for our students. 🌟 Check out our dancers in action!
🌾 ADT Farmers Market Fun! 🌾 Our Adult Day T 🌾 ADT Farmers Market Fun! 🌾 Our Adult Day Training participants had the best time exploring the Market at Nathan Benderson Park! From fresh produce and local goodies to music, sunshine, and community connection, it was the perfect outing to practice independence, social skills, and healthy living.
✨A huge thank you to Atlas Insurance for joinin ✨A huge thank you to Atlas Insurance for joining us as our Funkytown Sponsor for this year’s All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! ✨ Atlas has been a longtime supporter of The Haven, our trusted insurance partner, and also served as our presenting sponsor last year! Their ongoing commitment helps protect, support, and champion the incredible individuals we serve every day. We are so grateful for their continued investment in inclusion, opportunity, and celebration. ✨ Thank you, Atlas Insurance, for believing in The Haven and helping us bring our Studio 54 vision to life β€” three years in a row! ✨ #TheHavenSRQ #AllAbilitiesOnTheDanceFloor #Studio54Gala #ThankYouSponsors #Sarasota #AtlasInsurance #InclusionMatters
πŸ””β€οΈ South Campus Gives Back! β€οΈπŸ”” Ou πŸ””β€οΈ South Campus Gives Back! β€οΈπŸ”” Our South Campus participants spent the day bell ringing for The Salvation Army, spreading holiday cheer and giving back to the community that supports us all year long. πŸŽ„βœ¨ They brought big smiles, warm greetings, and plenty of festive spirit β€” reminding us that generosity comes in many forms and every ring makes a difference. πŸ˜ŠπŸ””πŸ’«
πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Tomorrow is the day πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Tomorrow is the day! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰ We are so excited to kick off our 28th Annual Jingle and Jog 5K right here at The Haven. Whether you’re running, walking, rolling, or cheering from the sidelines, we can’t wait to celebrate a morning of community, fun, and festive spirit with you. ✨ Jingle. Jog. Joy. See you at the start line! πŸŽ„πŸ₯³
A huge thank you to Atlas Employee Benefits for j A huge thank you to Atlas Employee Benefits for joining us as our Strike a Pose Sponsor for this year’s All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ίβœ¨ Atlas Employee Benefits plays a vital role in supporting The Haven by helping manage our employee health insurance plans πŸ©ΊπŸ’Ό ensuring our team has the coverage and resources they need to stay healthy and well. Their partnership strengthens our ability to care for those who care for our community. πŸ’œ We are so grateful for their support and their commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and celebration. ✨ Thank you, Atlas Employee Benefits, for believing in The Haven and helping us bring our Studio 54 vision to life! Time to strike a pose under the disco ball! #TheHavenSRQ #AllAbilitiesOnTheDanceFloor #Studio54Gala #ThankYouSponsors #Sarasota #AtlasEmployeeBenefits #InclusionMatters
The first meeting of our new CEO Advisory Council The first meeting of our new CEO Advisory Council was a huge success. 🌟 Participants from each program proudly earned their seats by submitting applications sharing why they wanted to be part of the group. This council will meet monthly to bring creative ideas to our CEO, share what is going well, discuss what they would like to see improved, and offer invaluable insight into our programs from the client perspective. πŸ’œ We are so excited for this new platform for leadership, advocacy, and collaboration across The Haven.
🎁 It’s Here… Our Holiday Campaign Begins To 🎁 It’s Here… Our Holiday Campaign Begins Today! 🎁 Happy Giving Tuesday, Haven family. Today we officially launch our Holiday Campaign, and we are starting with something truly extraordinary. πŸ’›βœ¨ Beginning right now and continuing all month long, your gift can be TRIPLED. Thanks to two anonymous donors matching up to fifty thousand dollars, every dollar you give becomes three times the impact. πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’« Your generosity today helps create the moments that matter most: Smiles in therapy rooms. Confidence in classrooms. Independence in our programs. Joy and belonging for every child and adult we serve. πŸ’œ Let’s make this a season of hope, impact, and possibility β€” together. πŸ’•
🌟 Sponsor Spotlight! 🌟 A huge thank-you to F 🌟 Sponsor Spotlight! 🌟 A huge thank-you to Fontana CPA for joining us once again as a Disco Bidder Sponsor for our All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! πŸ’ƒπŸͺ© For years, the Fontana team has helped keep our programs financially sound and ready to grow β€” ensuring The Haven can continue serving individuals with disabilities across all ages and abilities. πŸ’œ We’re so grateful for their partnership, expertise, and continued commitment to our mission! #TheHavenSRQ #AllAbilitiesGala #SponsorSpotlight #CommunityPartners #ThankYou #DiscoForACause
Our ADT Art and Music Show was an absolute hit 🎨🎢 Our artists shined, our musicians took the stage with confidence, and the room was filled with creativity and so much pride. A special thank you to Kat and Chuck for their incredible instruction and the way they inspire our participants every single day. πŸ’œ We are also deeply grateful to the Johnson Singer Arts and Education Foundation for providing the funding that makes experiences like this possible. Your support opens doors for our artists to learn, grow, and express themselves in meaningful ways. 🌟
🎁 Holiday Campaign Sneak Peek 🎁 We are kick 🎁 Holiday Campaign Sneak Peek 🎁 We are kicking off something BIG at The Haven this Giving Tuesday… and you’re getting the early scoop. πŸŽ‰ Starting Tuesday and running all month long, your gift can be tripled. Yes, tripled. Thanks to the Flanzer Matching Program and a generous anonymous donor matching up to $25,000, one gift becomes three times the impact. ✨✨✨ Your support helps create joyful moments in therapy sessions, confidence in our classrooms, independence in our programs, and meaningful memories for the children and adults we serve. This season, you can turn one act of kindness into three. πŸ’›πŸ’œπŸ’™ Stay tuned for the official launch on Giving Tuesday. Let’s make this the most impactful holiday season yet. πŸ’•
πŸ–€πŸ›οΈ BLACK FRIDAY AT THE HAVEN! πŸ’œ Skip πŸ–€πŸ›οΈ BLACK FRIDAY AT THE HAVEN! πŸ’œ Skip the chaos & shop with purpose this year! Our Ability Shop is stocked with Haven swag β€” shirts, hats, tumblers, & more β€” perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself πŸ˜‰). Every purchase supports inclusion & opportunity for individuals with disabilities, while helping share The Haven’s mission out in the community. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-havens-shop ✨ Shop small. Shop local. Shop with heart. ✨ #TheHavenSRQ #AbilityShop #BlackFriday #ShopForGood #InclusionMatters #SupportLocal #CommunityStrong
πŸ§‘πŸ‚ Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The πŸ§‘πŸ‚ Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Haven! πŸ‚πŸ§‘ We’re so grateful for our incredible families, participants, staff, and community who make The Haven such a special place. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. Please note that all Haven programs will be closed on November 27 & 28 so our team can enjoy the holiday with their loved ones. #TheHavenSRQ #HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #CommunityStrong #InclusionMatters
🌟 Guest Reader Day at Annie Lucy Williams Eleme 🌟 Guest Reader Day at Annie Lucy Williams Elementary 🌟 Our Haven Academy Director, Heather Shoup, spent the morning visiting classrooms at Annie Lucy Williams Elementary in partnership with Embracing Our Differences. She shared stories all about kindness 🫢🏼, happiness, and lifting each other up and the students absolutely loved it! Heather’s big heart goes far beyond our classrooms at The Haven and we love seeing her spread that same kindness out in the community. A beautiful reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big impact. πŸ’œπŸ“šβœ¨
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