Community Haven E-Newsletter
  June News
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Friends & Family in the
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  Wendy Mann Resnick
Wendy found Community Haven in search of a safe & loving environment for her adult son with disabilities. Wendy has always supported Community Haven through her vast social connections, time and financial resources. Although she keeps a very busy calendar in the Sarasota Scene, she never hesitates to tell others how much Community Haven means to her and her son. "Having my son in such a loving environment every day gives me the peace of mind that I too am giving him the best life possible in a program that truly cares about his well being and safety while teaching him to be as independent as possible."

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 Jeff Woodin

Ted Bogusz

Raymond Reher

Sharon Chiodi

Chris Whaley

Julie Audet

Patricia Crauwels

Glen Distefano

Richard Findlay

Ryan Frailing

Eric Hoonhout

Matt Hightower

Emily Lovesky Mruczek

 Michael Scicluna

Jo Rita Stephens

Jeremiah Webb

 

 

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Chair Caning & Rush Seating Replacement
  
Did you know that Haven Industries offers chair caning & rush seating replacement in our Artisan Workshop? Your support employs people with disabilities. Our customers rave about the quality of the work and VERY reasonable prices. For more information call Community Haven at (941) 355-8808.
 
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The Selby Preschool VPK Graduation & End of the Year Celebration    

THE SELBY PRESCHOOL AT COMMUNITY HAVEN, recently celebrated their end of the school year and VPK graduation on the harmonious grounds of their 32 acre campus. 

 

Marla Doss, President & CEO congratulated the five young graduates from the VPK program as they accepted their diploma. Business sponsors, Wells Fargo Bank; Sarasota Herald-Tribune; Home Depot; and Carrabba's Italian Grill were recognized with appreciation photo collages made by the children. The preschool chorus sang several songs ending with their signature, "Love Isn't Love Until You Give It Away!" After the ceremony, a delicious lunch buffet, in part provided by staff, parents, and Carrabba's Italian Grill was enjoyed by all attending.

 

 

"If you are looking for an excellent daycare and preschool for your infant or young child, check out Selby Preschool at Community Haven." commented Jane Sue Shumway, one of the preschooler's grandparent. "My granddaughter receives safe and excellent care where regular outside play and nutritious snacks and meals are served. She loves her caretakers who provide creative play and activities that reinforce learning skills." 

 

The Selby Preschool currently has 21 children enrolled and is now accepting applications for enrolling toddlers through age five for summer daycare and the 2013 fall semester.

 

The Selby Preschool-a community-based, CARF accredited program in Sarasota-offers a "best practices" approach through state-of-the-art Early Intervention and School Readiness programming which mingles children with disabilities with typically developing children. A No-Bias approach teaches young children to recognize and appreciate differences and develops a positive understanding of disabilities. After school care is also offered.

EventsHaven Upcoming Events
Reminder to all Parents and Caregivers:
Community Haven's campus will be closed Friday, June 7th for our agency's annual in-service. Staff wishes to thank all the wonderful Friends & Family who will be helping assist our clients that day. 
Please attend our Friends & Family Volunteer Support Group

In lieu of our June 11th meeting, Friends & Family are supporting Special O'Laughics at McCurdy's Comedy Club. The next meeting will be in July and an email will be sent to confirm the day and time. For more information please contact Judi Martin at (941) 355-8808 ext. 214 or emailing jmartin@communityhaven.org.

Jacquelyn's House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony slated for June 19th 10 AM - 11:30 AM 

COMMUNITY HAVEN Announces the opening of their 4th Group Home with a Celebratory Ribbon Cutting Planned on June 19th, 2013 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM.

 

Community Haven plans to host over a hundred staff, residents, friends, families, and dignataries at the Ribbon Cutting which will include an Official Reading of the Sarasota County Commissioner's Proclamation Naming June 19th as "Jacquelyn's House Dedication Day." The Proclamation is to bring attention to the growing need for community living and other services to people with disabilities -- which is nearly 1 in 5 people according to the 2010 U.S. Census.  The project was fully funded by a family who wished to provide housing for their adult son with disabilities and his friends.

For more information about Community Haven, please visit our website
Sincerely,

Your Friends at Community Haven

 

 4405 DeSoto Rd. 

Sarasota, FL  34235

(941) 355-8808