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๐ŸŒฎ Taco Tuesday was in full swing today! There ๐ŸŒฎ Taco Tuesday was in full swing today! There may have been some debate over hard shells vs. soft shells, but everyone agreed on one thing... tacos make everything better. ๐Ÿ˜Ž Good food, good company, and plenty of smiles made for a great afternoon. We're already looking forward to next Tuesday with our residents. ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿ‘—โœจ Our COO and several members of The Haven B ๐Ÿ‘—โœจ Our COO and several members of The Haven Board of Directors were honored to attend the WillPowered Fashion Show, an inspiring evening celebrating inclusion, potential, and the power of communication. WillPowered was inspired by one family's journey and provides scholarships for spelling as communication, helping nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals, many on the autism spectrum, express their thoughts, intelligence, and potential. ๐Ÿ’œ We were also proud to have Haven participants contribute to the event by creating delicious cookies for guests to enjoy! ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ‘ Thank you to the WillPowered team for the incredible work you do and for creating opportunities that help individuals find their voice and share it with the world. ๐ŸŒŸ #TheHavenSRQ #WillPowered #InclusionMatters #CommunicationForAll #AllAbilitiesAllOpportunities @willpoweredautism
โœจ TODAY ONLY! โœจ โœจ Your jewelry box called... โœจ TODAY ONLY! โœจ โœจ Your jewelry box called... it wants something new. โœจ Skip the online scrolling and treat yourself today while supporting a great cause! Join us from 2:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM at Kendra Scott in UTC Mall, where 20% of your purchase will be donated back to The Haven's Adult Day Training (ADT) Program. ๐Ÿ’› Shop for a new necklace, earrings, or that piece you've been eyeing ๐Ÿ’› Support adults with unique abilities at The Haven ๐Ÿ’› Leave feeling good about your purchase and your impact It's basically shopping with a purpose... which means it's practically responsible. ๐Ÿ˜‰ See you at Kendra Scott today from 2โ€“4 PM! #TheHavenSRQ #KendraScottGivesBack #RetailTherapyForAGoodCause #SupportTheHaven
๐Ÿ• Weekend meal prep tip: Don't. At least not f ๐Ÿ• Weekend meal prep tip: Don't. At least not for Wednesday. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Go ahead and plan your healthy meals for Monday and Tuesday, but leave Wednesday night open because we're raising some dough at Blaze Pizza! Join us Wednesday, June 17 from 2 PM to 6 PM at Blaze Pizza on Cattlemen Road. Just bring the flyer or use code FUNDA and 20% of event sales will be donated to support The Haven's Adult Day Training Program. One less meal to cook. One less kitchen to clean. One great cause to support. Sounds like a win all around. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿ’ฆ Today's lesson at the splash pad: Nobody stay ๐Ÿ’ฆ Today's lesson at the splash pad: Nobody stays dry... not even Ms. Q. ๐Ÿ˜‚ What started as a fun way to cool off quickly turned into a full soaking for participants and staff alike. Judging by the laughter, we're pretty sure everyone agreed it was worth it! Nothing beats a summer day filled with sunshine, friends, and a surprise splash or two. Sorry, Q... better luck next time! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ’ฆ
๐Ÿ“š We were excited to have two members of our Ha ๐Ÿ“š We were excited to have two members of our Haven Academy team attend the Step Up For Students "Navigating New Horizons" Conference in Orlando this week! ๐ŸŒŸ This opportunity allowed our team to connect with educators from across the state ๐Ÿค, learn about the latest resources and best practices ๐Ÿ’ก, and bring back new ideas to better support our students and families. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’œ We're always committed to learning, growing, and finding new ways to help our students thrive! ๐ŸŒฑโœจ #HavenAcademy #StepUpForStudents #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning #TheHavenSRQ
๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽถ Making music with Ms. Tori! Our toddlers ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽถ Making music with Ms. Tori! Our toddlers had a great time during music therapy with Ms. Tori from Gulf Coast Music Therapy . From keeping the beat on the drums to exploring sounds and rhythms, the classroom was filled with smiles, movement, and music. Music therapy helps support communication, social interaction, attention, and motor skills, all while giving our little learners a chance to have fun and express themselves. We think these future drummers might be ready to start a band! ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ˜Š
๐Ÿ’ˆโœ‚๏ธ The guys from Suncoast House are lookin ๐Ÿ’ˆโœ‚๏ธ The guys from Suncoast House are looking sharp! โœ‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’ˆ A big thank you to Irvin the Barber for always taking great care of our residents at his shop. The guys always enjoy leaving with fresh cuts and a boost of confidence. A special shout out to House Manager Rupert, who always makes sure the appointments are scheduled and the guys are looking their best. We appreciate all you do to support our residents and help them stay connected to their community. Thank you, Irvin, for your continued kindness and support! ๐Ÿ˜Š
๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ˜Ž Bobby has officially entered Vacation Mod ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ˜Ž Bobby has officially entered Vacation Mode. His schedule today includes: โ€ข Relaxing by the pool โ€ข Soaking up the sunshine โ€ข Ignoring emails โ€ข Not attending meetings โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Every year, our friends from Gear Up ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Every year, our friends from Gear Up Florida make The Haven one of their favorite stops along the way. This incredible group bikes 950 miles from Miami to Tallahassee in just 15 days, and we're lucky enough to be one of their pit stops! Last week they treated our residents to a BBQ, great conversation, and plenty of laughs. After biking hundreds of miles, they still had enough energy to hang out with us. We're impressed. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Thank you, Gear Up Florida & The Ability Experience , for your continued friendship and support. Safe travels on the rest of your journey, and we'll see you next year!
โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ Splashing into summer at Selby Preschoo โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ Splashing into summer at Selby Preschool! ๐Ÿ’ฆโ˜€๏ธ Our first Water Day of the summer was a huge success! From water games and sprinklers to lots of smiles and laughter, our students had a blast cooling off and enjoying time with their friends. There's nothing better than seeing our little learners making memories, building friendships, and having fun in the Florida sunshine. Here's to an amazing summer ahead at Selby Preschool! ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ˜Ž
A big thank you to Hearts Up for donating our new A big thank you to Hearts Up for donating our new raised garden beds! ๐ŸŒฑ Our participants and instructors spent the day assembling the beds and filling them with soil. We can't wait to see what grows from this wonderful addition to our campus! Thank you, Hearts Up, for helping create new opportunities for learning, wellness, and hands on experiences for the individuals we serve. ๐ŸŒป๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŒฟ
A huge congratulations to our Adult Day Training p A huge congratulations to our Adult Day Training participants on two amazing performances with Florida Studio Theatre . The talent, confidence, creativity, and joy displayed on stage were truly inspiring. Thank you to Sarah and the entire Florida Studio Theatre team for being such wonderful partners and for creating opportunities that allow our participants to shine. Special thanks to the Grady Family for their generous support of this program and belief in the power of the arts. We are also grateful to our instructors, staff, and participants whose hard work and dedication made these performances possible. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate inclusion, creativity, and the incredible abilities of our performers! ๐ŸŽญโœจ
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๐Ÿ’กโœจ Did You Know? The Haven Academy offers a ๐Ÿ’กโœจ Did You Know? The Haven Academy offers a vocational training track focused on preparing students for the future, including multiple internship opportunities in the community with a special focus today on our partnership with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System ๐Ÿฅ Students participate in weekly, real world work experiences that build independence, confidence, and job readiness skills. If your child is interested in joining this classroom, please reach out to our team for more information. Participants must be at least 18 years old, require minimal supervision, and be able to complete tasks independently. #TheHavenSRQ #VocationalTraining #FutureReady #LifeSkills #InclusionMatters ๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿ”โ˜€๏ธ Nothing better than good food, great co ๐Ÿ”โ˜€๏ธ Nothing better than good food, great company, and time together in the community! Residents enjoyed an awesome BBQ at Bradโ€™s Place. Looking forward to the next one! #TheHavenSRQ #ResidentialLife #Community #Friendship #BBQFun #InclusionMatters
โ˜•๐Ÿ’™ A huge thank you to volunteer Dawn for all โ˜•๐Ÿ’™ A huge thank you to volunteer Dawn for all of her help, creativity, and generosity! Thanks to her contributions, each participant now has a personalized mug to take home and enjoy. #TheHavenSRQ #FunFriday #CreativeConnections #ThankYou #InclusionMatters
๐ŸŽจ๐ŸšŒ What a perfect way to celebrate the end o ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸšŒ What a perfect way to celebrate the end of an incredible school year! Our Haven Academy students wrapped up the year with an unforgettable field trip to the Dali Museum in St Pete. Students explored amazing exhibits, shared lots of laughs, and enjoyed a day full of creativity, friendship, and new experiences together. We are so proud of all they accomplished this school year and loved celebrating with one final adventure before summer break! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ #TheHavenSRQ #HavenAcademy #EndOfYearTrip #CommunityBasedInstruction #DaliMuseum #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #InclusionMatters
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๐ŸŽญ Our Adult Day Training participants have been ๐ŸŽญ Our Adult Day Training participants have been hard at work preparing for an exciting community performance in partnership with Florida Studio Theatre ! Join us at the Keating Theatre as our incredible performers take the stage and showcase their talents, confidence, and creativity. This special performance is all about inclusion, community, and celebrating the abilities of every individual. ๐Ÿ’™โœจ We would love to see our Haven families, friends, and community there to cheer them on! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Click the link below to RSVP and reserve your spot! https://www.cognitoforms.com/FloridaStudioTheatre1/FSTHavenPerformanceRSVP #TheHavenSRQ #FloridaStudioTheatre #InclusionMatters #AdultDayTraining #CommunityPerformance #AbilitiesShine #SarasotaEvents
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