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Impact 100 SRQ Announces 2019 Grant Recipients

They are Mothers Helping Mothers and The Haven.

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The Haven to expand residential program

The Haven to expand residential program for adults with disabilities in Sarasota, 150+ remain on waitlist

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Haven Industries: Where Work is a Joy

October, 2020 – Maus, 33, adores her job at The Haven. Five days a week, she and her team cook …

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Students with special needs receive a busload of school supplies

SARASOTA (WSNN) – Some students on the Suncoast received a busload of goodies for school. “I feel like we’re a …

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Suncoast Charities For Children Donates $123,423 to Local Non-Profits

Suncoast Charities For Children Donates $123,423.00 to Local Non-Profits By Scene – PEOPLE & BUSINESS November 3, 2021 – Sarasota Suncoast …

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⛳️ What a day on the green! A huge thank you ⛳️ What a day on the green!

A huge thank you to the Sarasota Southside Rotary Club  for their continued support and for hosting another fantastic golf tournament! 🏌️‍♂️💚

Our CEO Brad Jones and Mission Services Director Don Herndon, joined by two of our Haven supporters, proudly represented Team Haven on the course. While we can’t say they brought home the trophy… they definitely brought the spirit, sunscreen, and snacks! 😂

We’re so grateful to the Rotary for always driving inclusion forward — both on and off the course. 💜

#TheHavenSRQ #RotarySarasota #GolfForGood #CommunityStrong #InclusionInAction
✨Thank you to Medical Legal Solutions for being ✨Thank you to Medical Legal Solutions for being our Get Down Tonight Sponsor for the All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! 💃🕺

Your support helps us create opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to shine both on and off the dance floor. 🌟

Want to join Medical Legal Solutions as a sponsor? Click the link below to learn more and make an impact today! ⬇️
https://thehavensrq.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AllAbilitiesOnTheFloor/Sponsorships/tabid/1552139/Default.aspx
🥧🍂 Our 2-Year-Olds Are Ready for Fall! 🍂🥧

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a little hands-on fun in the kitchen! Our youngest learners spent the morning getting into the fall spirit by making their very own pies — mixing, scooping, and (of course) sneaking a few tastes along the way! 😋

These sweet moments remind us that learning can be delicious, creative, and full of smiles. 💛

#SelbyPreschool #TheHavenSRQ #FallFun #LittleLearners #BakingUpSmiles #InclusionInAction
💜 We were thrilled to welcome Jorge de Moya fro 💜 We were thrilled to welcome Jorge de Moya from The de Moya Foundation  in Miami to The Haven ! 🌟

The De Moya Foundation is dedicated to creating meaningful 💼 employment opportunities for young adults with unique abilities — empowering them to build confidence, independence, and lasting careers. 💪✨ Their innovative approach to job placement and business partnerships has inspired programs across Florida and beyond. 🌴

Together, we’re exploring ways to grow & strengthen our employment programming here at The Haven, ensuring every individual has the chance to reach their full potential in the workplace. 🚀🙌

Thank you, Jorge, for visiting & for the incredible work you do to open doors for so many! 💜👏 #alwaysbeunique 

#TheHavenSRQ #DeMoyaFoundation #InclusiveEmployment #AbilitiesInAction #CommunityPartners

Inclusion Revolution SRQ @thedemoyafoundation
🦆🌿 A Wild Morning at The Rookery! 🌿🦋 🦆🌿 A Wild Morning at The Rookery! 🌿🦋

Our south campus wildlife spotters were busy during our visit to The Rookery! 👀
We spotted an Anhinga, Great Blue Heron, Zebra butterflies, a turtle, squirrel, bat houses, and of course — plenty of ducks! 🐢🦇🦆

#TheHavenSRQ #REACH #CommunityOutings #NatureLovers #InclusionInAction
🌟 Big applause for our Director of Early Learni 🌟 Big applause for our Director of Early Learning, Erin Nowakowski, who recently led a professional development workshop at the Early Learning Coalition Of Sarasota County !

Erin shared her expertise on neurodiversity in early childhood education, helping local preschool teachers learn strategies to support, engage, and celebrate every learner in their classrooms. 💜

A special shoutout to our amazing Selby Preschool  teachers, Ashtyn and Alicia, and Occupational Therapist with Kidspot , Meghan Ehling, for sharing their classroom insights and helping bring real-world perspective to the discussion! 👏

Together, they’re helping shape a more inclusive and understanding early learning community. 🌈

#TheHaven #SelbyPreschool #EarlyLearning #Neurodiversity #InclusiveEducation #ELCofSarasota #EducatorsInspire #CommunityImpact
💃🪩 Get Down Tonight Sponsor Spotlight! 🪩💃

A big thank you to The Bailey Family for showing their support as our Get Down Tonight Sponsor for the All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! 🌟

The Bailey Family has been a wonderful friend to The Haven, helping to uplift our mission and create opportunities for children and adults with unique abilities to shine. Their generosity helps us continue building programs and spaces where everyone belongs. 💜✨

We’re so grateful for their continued partnership and love for our community!

✨ Want to join the Bailey Family in making an impact? Become a gala sponsor today and help us keep the dance floor—and our mission—moving!
👉 https://thehavensrq.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AllAbilitiesOnTheFloor/Sponsorships/tabid/1552139/Default.aspx
💗🎗️ Pink Power in Action! 🎗️💗 Our 💗🎗️ Pink Power in Action! 🎗️💗

Our Venice Campus took to the track to Take Strides for Breast Cancer Awareness during our Pink Out Walk! 🌸👟

From pink shirts to big smiles, our participants walked together to honor survivors, support fighters, and remember those we’ve lost — showing that compassion and community are always in style. 💪💞

#TheHaven #PinkOutWalk #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #StridesForACause #VeniceCampus #CommunityStrong
We were honored to welcome Senator Jim Boyd and S We were honored to welcome Senator Jim Boyd  and Senator Danny Burgess  to The Haven  this month!

During their visit, the senators took time to learn about our mission of empowering individuals with unique abilities, explore our residential and educational programs, and hear about our exciting plans for growth and innovation across the campus.

Their leadership and dedication to advancing opportunities for individuals with disabilities align closely with The Haven’s vision of building a more inclusive Florida, one where every person has the chance to live, learn, and thrive.

We are grateful for their continued partnership and interest in understanding the needs of our community firsthand. 💜
🎶✨ Funkytown Sponsor Spotlight! ✨🎶 A hu 🎶✨ Funkytown Sponsor Spotlight! ✨🎶

A huge thank you to The Fry Family Foundation  for grooving with us once again as our Funkytown Sponsor for the All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala! 💃🕺

The Fry Family has been an incredible longtime supporter of The Haven — from championing our Jingle & Jog 5K each year, to helping us build Marlene’s House 🏠 and Judy’s Oasis Pool 💦 — their generosity continues to create lasting impact for the individuals and families we serve every day.

✨ Want to join the Fry Family Foundation in making a difference? Become a gala sponsor today and help us keep the good vibes—and opportunities—flowing for our community!
👉 https://thehavensrq.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AllAbilitiesOnTheFloor/Sponsorships/tabid/1552139/Default.aspx

#TheHavenSRQ #AllAbilitiesGala #FunkytownSponsor #FryFamilyFoundation #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #DiscoForADifference
🎃🧙‍♀️ It’s just a bunch of Hocus Poc 🎃🧙‍♀️ It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! 🧹✨

Our Halloween Movie Night on the Lawn was a spooktacular success! A huge shoutout to Academy Director Heather Shoup for brewing up such a frightfully fun evening, and to our amazing high school students  at Haven Academy for the deliciously wicked treats they made for everyone to enjoy. 🍪👻

We loved seeing our community come together under the stars for some Halloween magic. Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported The Haven Academy! 💜🕸️

#TheHaven #HocusPocus #HalloweenAtTheHaven #SpooktacularFun #CommunityMagic
💃✨ Get ready for the most stylish event of th 💃✨ Get ready for the most stylish event of the season — and it’s all for a great cause!

Carlisle Gifts Sarasota  is hosting two days of unforgettable Home & Fashion Shows with QVC favorite Tara Tesher and her beautiful Temp-tations® line. Expect gorgeous fashion, fabulous food, and plenty of fun — all while supporting The Haven and our incredible participants. 💗

And the best part? Some of the models lighting up the runway are our very own @thehavensrq  stars! 🌟 You won’t want to miss cheering them on as they strut with confidence, joy, and pure Haven pride.

Get your tickets today! https://dhgroup.com/events/fashion-style-sarasota/

#TheHaven #FashionForACause #CarlisleGifts #TaraTesher #TempTations #InclusionOnTheRunway #SarasotaStyle #CommunityWithHeart
🧼🌍 Global Handwashing Day! 🌍🧼 Our Sou 🧼🌍 Global Handwashing Day! 🌍🧼

Our South Campus students took the message to heart—using Canva to create their very own handwashing posters to display around the building! Their colorful artwork reminds everyone that clean hands save lives & keep our community healthy. 👏🖐️✨
🪩✨ Get Down Tonight Sponsor Spotlight! ✨🪩

A heartfelt thank you to The Edelman Family for supporting our All Abilities on the Dance Floor Gala as this year’s Get Down Tonight Sponsor! 💃🕺

The Edelman's are more than supporters — they’re part of The Haven family. Their daughter recently moved into one of our group homes, and their family has been incredible about lending a hand, showing up, and giving back to our community in so many ways. 💜

We’re so grateful for their generosity, energy, and the love they share with our residents and staff every day. 🌟

✨ Want to join the Edelman Family in making an impact? Become a gala sponsor and help us keep the good vibes—and opportunities—growing for people of all abilities!
https://thehavensrq.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AllAbilitiesOnTheFloor/Sponsorships/tabid/1552139/Default.aspx
☕️ Fueled by caffeine & kindness! Our CEO, Br ☕️ Fueled by caffeine & kindness!

Our CEO, Brad,  just can’t resist a good cup of coffee,  especially when it’s served inclusion style! 💙 From Bitty & Beau's Coffee in Georgia to Rise Up Coffee right here in Sarasota, Dig it Coffee Co. in Las Vegas, and now @no_limits_coffee_shop  in Miami, he’s been on a mission to sip his way across the country one inclusive café at a time. 

Because when every latte comes with purpose, it’s always worth the trip. 😎☕️✨

#TheHaven #InclusionInAction #CoffeeWithPurpose #NoLimitsCoffee #BittyAndBeaus #RiseUpCoffee #DigItCoffee #SeeTheAbility #CaffeinatedForACause
Last week, The Haven main campus went full pink mo Last week, The Haven main campus went full pink mode — and we have the photos to prove it! 🎀 From our tiniest preschoolers to our longtime residents, everyone laced up their sneakers, grabbed something pink, and hit the pavement for a 1-Mile “Walk for a Cause.”

The pink outfits did not disappoint: sparkly scarves, fuzzy hats, and one very bold flamingo costume (you know who you are 🦩).

But behind the glitter and giggles was something bigger — a shared purpose. We walked to raise awareness for breast cancer and to show support for everyone impacted by it. 💗

At The Haven, we believe community is about showing up, standing together, and occasionally breaking a sweat in matching pink shirts

 #TheHavenStrong #PinkOut #BreastCancerAwareness #OneMileOneCause
Our CEO, Brad Jones and COO, Alison Thomas, had t Our CEO, Brad Jones and COO, Alison Thomas,  had the privilege of attending the Project Focus Gala in Tampa this past weekend, an inspiring evening celebrating the incredible work this organization is doing to empower individuals with developmental disabilities.

From education ✏️ and life-skills training 💼 to workforce development and community inclusion, Project Focus is creating real opportunities and meaningful change in the Tampa Bay area.

We were proud to show our support and stand with Project Focus in their mission. 👏 Congratulations to Clayton Clemens and the entire team on a successful, fun, and moving evening — your passion truly lit up the room!
🌟🕺 A huge thank you to Holly Parnell with Me 🌟🕺 A huge thank you to Holly Parnell with Merill—our Saturday Night Fever Sponsor for the All Abilities on the Floor Gala! 🌟🕺

Your generosity helps us shine the spotlight on inclusion, empowerment, and opportunities for individuals of all abilities. 💛 Because of sponsors like you, our clients can continue to thrive both on and off the dance floor.

We are so grateful for your support, @hptcfa ! ✨

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click the link below for more information! https://thehavensrq.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AllAbilitiesOnTheFloor/Sponsorships/tabid/1552139/Default.aspx
🎶 What an incredible afternoon on campus! Huge 🎶 What an incredible afternoon on campus! Huge thanks to Lefty Lucy for bringing the energy and great tunes to The Haven! Our participants had an absolute blast dancing and singing along.

And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better — we had a surprise appearance from our very own resident musician, Alfred, who (of course) showed up harmonica in hand! 🎤🎵

Special thank you to Lefty Lucy for jamming out with us!!!

#TheHavenSRQ #LeftyLucy #InclusionRocks #MusicForAll #HarmonicaHero
🎃 Tonight’s the Night! Join us TONIGHT from 6 🎃 Tonight’s the Night!
Join us TONIGHT from 6–9 PM at The Haven for our Halloween Movie Night featuring Hocus Pocus under the stars! 👻

Bring your blankets, chairs, and your favorite witches and warlocks for a frightfully fun evening and come out to support, The Haven Academy 🍿✨

🎟️ Scan the QR code to RSVP — this spooky celebration is open to everyone, and all proceeds benefit The Haven Academy. Don’t miss out on the Halloween magic!

🕸️ Special thanks to our sponsors:
@aladdin1950.usa Aladdin Equipment Company, @friendsofthehaven , the Wojick Family, and Heidi Smithers with Innovate Real Estate.
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