Friends of the Haven

Friends of the Haven Friends of The Haven is a community of parents, friends & supporters creating opportunities for children & adults with disabilities.

Join us to connect, volunteer, access valuable resources, & make a lasting impact while having fun & supporting inclusion!

Rick and Pat gave Dan a lesson on driving the tractor today! He grew up on a farm in Kansas, so he has driven one of the...
04/27/2026

Rick and Pat gave Dan a lesson on driving the tractor today! He grew up on a farm in Kansas, so he has driven one of these before but itโ€™s been a looong time. Iโ€™m told he didnโ€™t crash into anything and everyone still has all their limbs so it was a good day. ๐Ÿ‘

Big shout out to The Havenโ€™s Maintenance Team and the volunteers that helped put together the Double Adventure Tower pla...
04/01/2026

Big shout out to The Havenโ€™s Maintenance Team and the volunteers that helped put together the Double Adventure Tower playground at the Selby Preschool. Thanks to Carlos, Dave, Rey, Rick, Pat, Donnie, Ed, Robin and Dan for all the hours and careful assembly. The kids are already enjoying it!

03/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE AND SUPPORT OUR ADT PROGRAM!

๐ŸŒฟ The Haven Community Yard Sale ๐ŸŒฟ
Hosted by our Life Skills Development / Adult Day Training Program

๐Ÿ“… April 18
โฐ 9:00am to 12:00pm
๐Ÿ“ On The Haven campus

Everyone is welcome to participate.

Tables are $50 to register, and we kindly ask that 20% of all sales proceeds be donated back to The Haven. All proceeds will directly support our Life Skills Development and Adult Day Training programs.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/haven-community-yard-sale

โ€ข All tables must be registered in advance
โ€ข Tables must be set up by 8:30am
โ€ข Vendors may sell items of their choice except large items
โ€ข Any unsold items must be taken with you at the end of the event

Come shop, sell, and support a great cause while connecting with our community. We canโ€™t wait to see you there.

Any questions please email your hosts
LENNEN-->[email protected]
MAKAYLIN -->[email protected]

Looks like a fun event!
03/23/2026

Looks like a fun event!

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  Presentation ๐Ÿ“šJoin us on Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM for an informative Friends of The Haven presentation on Guardiansh...
03/08/2026

Presentation ๐Ÿ“š

Join us on Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM for an informative Friends of The Haven presentation on Guardianship.

Learn everything you need to know about guardianship, including important information for families planning for the future.

๐Ÿ“ Location: The Haven Campus-Frank Stern Building
๐Ÿ’ป Also available on Zoom

This presentation is open to everyone in the community, so please feel free to attend and invite others who may benefit from this important conversation.

We hope to see you there! ๐Ÿ’™

We need a few volunteers to help with set-up, service and clean-up with the Haven Prom on April 24th.  See the link belo...
03/02/2026

We need a few volunteers to help with set-up, service and clean-up with the Haven Prom on April 24th. See the link below for details and come party with our Academy Students and Haven Residents.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Its Tonight!
02/23/2026

Its Tonight!

๐Ÿ“ฃ Reminder for Tonight

Families, this is a friendly reminder that our Special Needs Long Term Planning Meeting is happening this evening at 6:30pm at The Haven main campus in the Frank Stern Building.

This is an important opportunity to learn more about planning for the future and the supports and options available for your loved one.

๐Ÿก For families who are interested, we will also be offering a tour of one of our group homes from 5:00 to 6:00pm prior to the meeting.

๐Ÿ’ป A Zoom link is also available for those who prefer to attend virtually.

We hope you can join us for this informative and meaningful conversation. ๐Ÿ’œ

Some amazing items available!  Check them out!
02/20/2026

Some amazing items available! Check them out!

Our online auction is LIVE and ready for you. Click the link, browse the grooviest packages in town, and let the bidding begin. Stay funky and bid often! โœจ

https://thsrq2026.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse

This Saturday, February 14th, from 11:00 amโ€“12:00 pm, our campus will be roaring as we welcome the Suncoast Charities fo...
02/09/2026

This Saturday, February 14th, from 11:00 amโ€“12:00 pm, our campus will be roaring as we welcome the Suncoast Charities for Children Thunder by the Bay Chairty Dice riders to The Haven.

The bikes will stop at the back of campus in front of Selby Preschool. Each year, riders make stops along their route before heading to the Thunder by the Bay event, and we are proud to be one of those stops. With more than 75 riders participating annually, it is an exciting hour of watching them arrive, chatting with the riders, and then cheering them on as they roar back out.

Please join us for this fun family friendly community moment. We hope to see some of you there! ๐Ÿค˜

Thanks to all the parents and staff that braved the cold and stopped by today.  It was wonderful to connect and share so...
01/29/2026

Thanks to all the parents and staff that braved the cold and stopped by today. It was wonderful to connect and share some delicious coffee. Turns out cold weather and hot coffee go pretty good together โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿฅถ

The Haven Academy is rocking some new stickers!  Get your stickers and show your pride!
01/28/2026

The Haven Academy is rocking some new stickers! Get your stickers and show your pride!

01/01/2026

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ Happy New Year from The Haven โœจ๐ŸŽ‰

As we welcome 2026, we want to thank our incredible families, supporters, staff, and community partners for an amazing 2025. Your trust, encouragement, and partnership mean everything to us.

โœจ Friendly reminder that The Haven will be closed on January 1st and 2nd as we ring in the new year. We look forward to seeing everyone when we reopen in 2026

Hereโ€™s to a new year filled with growth, connection, and continued impact together ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

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4405 Desoto Road
Sarasota, FL
34235

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