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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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๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿฅž Breakfast Bash with Santa = Holiday Magic ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿฅž Breakfast Bash with Santa = Holiday Magic! ๐ŸŽ„โœจ Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Breakfast Bash with Santa, benefiting Selby Preschoolโ€”it was an amazing morning filled with fun and cheer! A huge shout-out to our kitchen team for the delicious breakfast, our cleaning crew for keeping everything running smoothly, our incredible Selby teachers, and the wonderful Friends of The Haven volunteers who helped make it all possible. โค๏ธ From an amazing breakfast to Florida-style snow blowing โ„๏ธ, a bounce house, and sensory tables, the smiles said it all. Thank you for helping us make memories and support a great cause! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„ Special thank you to our sponsors--> Aladdin Equipment Company, @swaggertysfarmofficial ,Whole Foods, The Katzebck Family, Medical Legal Solutions, and Dan with Bas Ass Coffee In Lakewood Ranch
๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ๏ธ Holiday Cheer on Two Wheels! ๐Ÿ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„ Suncoast Charities for Children stopped by with gifts for Selby Preschool and Christmas cheer for all our programsโ€”with Santa riding onto campus on his motorcycle! Vrooooom!๐ŸŽ…โœจ Thank you to Suncoast Charities and all of the amazing sponsors for your generosity and support. You truly helped make this a festive, unforgettable day! โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ
๐ŸŽ„โœจ Holiday Door Decorating Contest Fun! โœจ๐ŸŽ„ Our halls were filled with creativity, cheer, and LOTS of holiday spirit thanks to our amazing staff! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽจ Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our school feel extra festive. ๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our winners: ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place: Sue & Harrison โ€“ ADT ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place: Lisaโ€™s Kindergarten Class ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place: Lisa & the Culinary Team ๐ŸŒŸ Honorable Mention: Maintenance Team A special shout-out to Ann, who walked around and selected the winning doors and as we all knowโ€ฆ thereโ€™s no bribing Ann ๐Ÿ˜‰. We are so grateful for our creative and spirited team. Thank you all for participating and spreading holiday joy! โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ„
๐ŸŽ€โœ‚๏ธ Ribbon Cutting at The Haven Venice Camp ๐ŸŽ€โœ‚๏ธ Ribbon Cutting at The Haven Venice Campus ๐ŸŽ‰ We were honored to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our Venice campus and officially join the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. Being part of the Venice business community allows us to strengthen partnerships, grow inclusive opportunities, and continue supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. Thank you to the Venice Chamber for the warm welcome and to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone. Weโ€™re proud to be here and excited for whatโ€™s ahead.
๐Ÿงฉ A Huge Congratulations to Rachel! ๐Ÿงฉ After ๐Ÿงฉ A Huge Congratulations to Rachel! ๐Ÿงฉ After working on this puzzle solo for over a month, Rachel persevered and finished it this morning! ๐ŸŽ‰ She never gave up, kept looking for the right fit, and proved that she had every piece she needed to succeed. ๐Ÿ˜‰ We are so proud of her determination and focus โ€” way to go, Rachel! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ #TheHaven #ADTSuccess #PuzzlePro #CelebrateAbilities #Perseverance
๐ŸŽ Holiday Hope Campaign Reminder ๐ŸŽ All mont ๐ŸŽ Holiday Hope Campaign Reminder ๐ŸŽ All month long we are celebrating our Holiday Hope Campaign, and your impact is tripled thanks to two generous anonymous donors who are matching gifts up to fifty thousand dollars. Every dollar becomes three and helps The Haven provide life changing programs for children and adults with disabilities all year long. There is still plenty of time to give. Join us in spreading hope this holiday season. โค๏ธ Make a gift today at TheHavenSRQ.org
๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ Weโ€™ve Got the Christmas Spirit! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„ Our South Campus crew is giving back AGAIN this holiday season! โค๏ธ Clients took a trip to Five Below and used their own money to thoughtfully select toys for our Toys for Tots drive โ€” their generosity was overflowing!
โœจ A huge thank you to The Mosaic Company for sp โœจ A huge thank you to The Mosaic Company for sponsoring our All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala once again. Mosaicโ€™s dedication to diversity, inclusion, and strengthening the communities they serve shines through in all they do and makes this continued partnership especially meaningful. Your support helps us create a night where every adult with disabilities is celebrated, valued, and uplifted. We are truly grateful for your commitment to The Haven. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ #TheHavenSRQ #AllAbilitiesOnTheDanceFloor #CommunityPartners #ThankYouSponsors
๐ŸŽ‰ Weโ€™re officially celebrating! ๐ŸŽ‰ Join us ๐ŸŽ‰ Weโ€™re officially celebrating! ๐ŸŽ‰ 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! Weโ€™re excited to open our doors, welcome our Venice community, and share the incredible programs and opportunities happening on our South Campus. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› โœ‚๏ธ Ribbon Cutting ๐Ÿ“ The Haven South Campus โฐ December 16 at 9 AM ๐ŸŒŸ Open to everyone โ€” weโ€™d love to see you there! Come celebrate, connect, and kick off this new chapter with us! ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿคโœจ
โ˜•๐Ÿ’› Our CEO isnโ€™t the only one on a quest fo โ˜•๐Ÿ’› Our CEO isnโ€™t the only one on a quest for the worldโ€™s best coffee anymore. During the holiday break, a few team members joined in and visited StarKids Cafe Isla in Isla Mujeres, Mexico โ€” a small shop proudly run by people with disabilities. A beautiful reminder that inclusion is everywhere!! @starkidscafeisla
Thank You, Sunnyside Village! ๐Ÿ’œ Weโ€™re thrill Thank You, Sunnyside Village! ๐Ÿ’œ Weโ€™re thrilled to have Sunnyside Village Retirement Community as our Get Down Tonight Sponsor for The Havenโ€™s All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! Our partnership with Sunnyside goes beyond the dance floor โ€” 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. ๐ŸŒŸ #TheHavenSRQ #Studio54Gala #AllAbilitiesOnTheDanceFloor #CommunityStrong #InclusionMatters #ThankYou #SunnysideVillage
๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’› Music Therapy Magic in Kindergarten! ๐Ÿ’› ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’› Music Therapy Magic in Kindergarten! ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽถ 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 โ€” all while having a blast.
๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ‰ Final reminder! Santaโ€™s Breakfast Bash ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ‰ Final reminder! Santaโ€™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
๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’ƒ Haven Academy x REVolutions Dance! ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’™ 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. ๐ŸŒŸ Check out our dancers in action!
๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’ƒ Haven Academy x REVolutions Dance! ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’™ 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. ๐ŸŒŸ Check out our dancers in action!
๐ŸŒพ ADT Farmers Market Fun! ๐ŸŒพ Our Adult Day T ๐ŸŒพ ADT Farmers Market Fun! ๐ŸŒพ 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.
โœจA huge thank you to Atlas Insurance for joinin โœจA huge thank you to Atlas Insurance for joining us as our Funkytown Sponsor for this yearโ€™s All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! โœจ 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. โœจ Thank you, Atlas Insurance, for believing in The Haven and helping us bring our Studio 54 vision to life โ€” three years in a row! โœจ #TheHavenSRQ #AllAbilitiesOnTheDanceFloor #Studio54Gala #ThankYouSponsors #Sarasota #AtlasInsurance #InclusionMatters
๐Ÿ””โค๏ธ South Campus Gives Back! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ”” Ou ๐Ÿ””โค๏ธ South Campus Gives Back! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ”” 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. ๐ŸŽ„โœจ They brought big smiles, warm greetings, and plenty of festive spirit โ€” reminding us that generosity comes in many forms and every ring makes a difference. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ’ซ
๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Tomorrow is the day ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Tomorrow is the day! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ We are so excited to kick off our 28th Annual Jingle and Jog 5K right here at The Haven. Whether youโ€™re running, walking, rolling, or cheering from the sidelines, we canโ€™t wait to celebrate a morning of community, fun, and festive spirit with you. โœจ Jingle. Jog. Joy. See you at the start line! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿฅณ
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 yearโ€™s All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บโœจ Atlas Employee Benefits plays a vital role in supporting The Haven by helping manage our employee health insurance plans ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’ผ 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. ๐Ÿ’œ We are so grateful for their support and their commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and celebration. โœจ 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
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