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The Haven family is #mourning the loss of one of o The Haven family is #mourning the loss of one of our staff. Kirt Dakin passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57. Kirt worked for The Haven for 12 years as an instructor in our Haven Industries program. In addition, he led our landscaping department, and his beautiful landscape designs can be seen all throughout our 32-acre campus. Kirt was best known for his signature hat and his irrepressible kindness. Kirt was a super-hero to our clients. Whenever they needed something they would ask for Kirt. If they were having a bad day Kirt could make them laugh. When we asked our clients what they remember most about Kirt, the common answer was “fun”. Kirt loved to have fun! In speaking with Kirt’s family, they wanted to pass along that Kirt loved The Haven. It was all he talked about! He loved his job and most of all the clients he got to work with. Please join The Haven in keeping the Dakin family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Haven will be accepting contributions in memory of Kirt to go directly towards a memorial that will be built on our campus in his honor. Please send donations to the attention of the Kirt Dakin Memorial. #gonetoosoon #gonebutnotforgotten #youwillbemissed #restinpeace #heavenhasanewangel #inlovingmemory #thehavensrq
#sundays were made for #paintingwithfriends. . . . #sundays were made for #paintingwithfriends. . . . #sundayfunday #artsandcrafts #painting #roommates #abilitynotdisability #grouphome #communityliving #specialneeds #sundayinsarasota #sarasota #thehavensrq
A little #memorygame and #matching fun for this #m A little #memorygame and #matching fun for this #mondayafternoon. Nothing like a good #gamewithfriends to get the week started! . . . #hellomonday #brainboosting #games #abilityindisability #specialneedsstrong #roommates #safeathome #thehavensrq
After careful consideration, The Haven will be mak After careful consideration, The Haven will be making this year's 23rd Annual Jingle and Jog 5k a #virtualrace. While we are disappointed we will not be hosting the event on our beautiful campus, we are planning to still have some fun! As we are exploring the virtual racing world, we would love to hear all of your thoughts and suggestions. Please let us know what you would want to see in a virtual race - all ideas welcome! Share with your family and friends, because even if they do not live here, this year they will be able to "race" along with you! . . . #virtualrace2020 #virtualraces #virtualrunner #raceforacause #runforacause #inviteyourfriends #manasotatrackclub #5krace #sarasota5k #sarasota #sarasotaflorida #thehavensrq
We are highlighting some of the #incrediblepeople We are highlighting some of the #incrediblepeople that make The Haven such a special place for all of our residents and clients. #saturdayshoutout to one of our Haven Heroes, Tika! Tika is one of our Adult Day Training instructors and has been working at The Haven for a few months now. Originally from Texas, she now calls Florida home and is the co-owner of Good Hands Services, Inc. Tika has worked in the #specialneedscommunity for almost 8 years before coming to The Haven. During the #pandemic, Tika has made it a mission to #stayintouch with family - especially her 89 year old grandmother - they #facetime and have weekly family zoom calls. When she is able to spend time with her family, they enjoy #watchingmovies and having #cookoffs. #thankyou Tika for all that you do! We are so #grateful for you <3 . . . #staffappreciation #thankfulforyou #hero #specialneedshero #adultdayservices #ourstaffrocks #communitystrong #thehavensrq
We would love your 4-year-old to join our #selbypr We would love your 4-year-old to join our #selbypreschool family! We are now enrolling for #vpk for the 2020/2021 school year. Don’t delay – space is extremely limited and classes start in August. Register online TODAY: www.earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org We look forward to helping your little one learn and grow! . . . #earlylearningcoalitionofsarasotacounty #floridavpk #inclusivepreschool #preschoollife #vpklife #kindergartenready #newschoolyear #sarasotavpk #sarasotapreschool #thehavensrq
#manicuremonday in full effect! Getting the week #manicuremonday in full effect! Getting the week off to a great start with the perfect #mani . . . #manimonday #nailpolish #rednails #quarantinemanicure #thehavensrq
#happy244thbirthdayamerica Wishing all of our frie #happy244thbirthdayamerica Wishing all of our friends out there a #happy4thofjuly. #staysafe and enjoy the day! . . . #happybirthdayamerica #4thofjuly #4thofjuly2020 #celebrate #holidayweekend #fireworks #landofthefreebecauseofthebrave #freedomisntfree #thankyouheroes #gooutside #wearyourmask #sarasota #thehavensrq
This month in celebration of #thankfulthursday , w This month in celebration of #thankfulthursday , we are excited to introduce you to some of our very own #heroes. We are beyond grateful for their service during these difficult times, and it is because of them that The Haven continues to be such a safe and special place for those we serve. Hi my name is Mr. Travis, I first came to work at The Haven in 2017 for the high school's summer camp and officially started working full-time in May 2019. I am currently a teacher at Haven Academy in the Key West class. I am married to my wife, Sierra, who used to work at The Haven, for about 4 ½ years. My wife and I have been #fosterparents since September 2017 and have had around 17 kids in and out of our home. We have two kids currently in our house, 2 and 4. Since #covid19 began, we have been #stayingsafe as a family by #handwashing at home often (before and after meals and throughout the day), and my wife and I wear masks at work and when one of us goes into a store. We have only visited with family that we had seen before this whole #quarantine thing started, so we have not seen any new faces or people for awhile now. Wishing everyone well! . . . #heroesworkhere #nicetomeetyou #thankyouteachers #teachersrock #teachersaresuperheroes #thankyou #grateful #specialneedshighschool #abilityindisability #specialneedsstrong #communitystrong #sarasota #sarasotaheroes #thehavensrq
We thought we would welcome July with some #bubble We thought we would welcome July with some #bubbles today. Wishing everyone a great start to a #newmonth! . . . #hellojuly #safeathome #newmonthvibes #inthistogether #roommates #communityliving #grouphome #bubblesmakeeveryonehappy #smile #smilemore #getoutside #freshair #freshairtherapy #sunshineforthesoul #disabilitystrong #specialneedsstrong #thehavensrq
#stayingcool and #stayinghome. #artsandcrafts hel #stayingcool and #stayinghome. #artsandcrafts help to put a smile on everyone's face! From all of us to all of you, #staysafeoutthere <3 . . . #inthistogether #saferathome #quarantinecrafts #keepingbusy #dogdaysofsummer #bondingtime #roommates #grouphome #thehavensrq
Sadly, we have decided to close our resale shop. Sadly, we have decided to close our resale shop. We hope you will join us for one final sale, today and tomorrow, June 26th and 27th. Sale hours are from 9am - 4pm, and don't forget to #wearamask. Masks are required in order to enter the store. We are #grateful for all of your #support of Upscale Resale over the years! . . . . #storeclosing #onelastsale #thanksforthememories #communitystrong #thehavensrq #sarasota
Wishing all of the #dads out there a very #happyfa Wishing all of the #dads out there a very #happyfathersday ! We hope you are enjoying your special day! . . . #happyfathersday2020 #weloveourdads #thankyoudad #dadsrock #dad #dadsday #thehavensrq
A trip to the #ringlingcircusmuseum was a great wa A trip to the #ringlingcircusmuseum was a great way to celebrate circus week here at #adventurecamp. . . . #fieldtrips #thehavensrq #ringlingmuseum #circusarts #sarasota #abilityindisability #summercamp #summercamp2020 #specialneedssummercamp #tgif
Barry is looking great in his #newshoes! Many #th Barry is looking great in his #newshoes! Many #thanks go out to ICS Shoes, who recently #donated new shoes for our residents. More smiling faces to come - stay tuned! . . . #thankfulthursday #shoes #newkicks #grateful #givelocal #communitystrong #thehavensrq
Haven Academy #adventurecamp is off to a great sta Haven Academy #adventurecamp is off to a great start! Campers visited the @floridaflighttrainingcenter today - thanks to Rachel and Sandra for an awesome time! We'll see you again on Friday! . . . #fieldtrip #summercamp #camptrip #taketotheskies #learning #abilityindisability #specialneedscamp #havenacademysrq #specialneedshighschool #fieldtripsrock #thehavensrq
What a great way to practice #scissorskills while What a great way to practice #scissorskills while enjoying some fresh air! Thanks to our #toddler class for trimming up our playground! . . . #selbypreschool #specialneedspreschool #toddlerlife #toddlerskills #scissorskillsactivity #inlcusivepreschool #playoutside #playoutdoors #learnoutdoors #outdoorclassroom #teachersrock #weloveourteachers #preschoolteachers #preschoolteachersrock #sarasota #sarasotaflorida #thehavensrq
#welcomeback #selbypreschool! The Kidspot team of #welcomeback #selbypreschool! The Kidspot team of therapists has been doing an amazing job at ensuring the safety and wellness of our #students. All spaces are #sanitized after each individual session, and masks are worn at all times during treatment. . . . #specialneedspreschool #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapists #thankyoutherapists #safetyfirst #preschool #preschoolstudents #therapyintheclassroom #goawaycoronavirus #thehavensrq #sarasotapreschool #sarasota #sarasotaflorida
Our Haven Academy #teachers got creative and held Our Haven Academy #teachers got creative and held a #zoomgraduation for Matthew, one of our other #2020graduates . Congratulations, Matthew! We are incredibly #proudofyou! . . . #congratsgrad #classof2020 #classof2020🎓 #graduate #graduatetogether #graduationduringquarantine #specialneedshighschool #abilityindisability #inthistogether #thehavensrq #sarasota #sarasotaflorida
Despite Haven Academy having to switch to #remotel Despite Haven Academy having to switch to #remotelearning during the fourth quarter, our incredible Academy team loaded up the vehicles to host a surprise #drivewaygraduation for one of our students! A special #congratulations to Justin! We are #honored to have him in our 2020 Haven Academy #graduatingclass! . . . #classof2020 #congratsgrad #graduationduringquarantine #graduate #graduatetogether #graduatetogether2020 #proudofyou #waytogo #specialneedshighschool #abilityindisability #inthistogether #thehavensrq #sarasota #sarasotaflorida
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The Haven family is #mourning the loss of one of o The Haven family is #mourning the loss of one of our staff. Kirt Dakin passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57. Kirt worked for The Haven for 12 years as an instructor in our Haven Industries program. In addition, he led our landscaping department, and his beautiful landscape designs can be seen all throughout our 32-acre campus. Kirt was best known for his signature hat and his irrepressible kindness. Kirt was a super-hero to our clients. Whenever they needed something they would ask for Kirt. If they were having a bad day Kirt could make them laugh. When we asked our clients what they remember most about Kirt, the common answer was “fun”. Kirt loved to have fun! In speaking with Kirt’s family, they wanted to pass along that Kirt loved The Haven. It was all he talked about! He loved his job and most of all the clients he got to work with. Please join The Haven in keeping the Dakin family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Haven will be accepting contributions in memory of Kirt to go directly towards a memorial that will be built on our campus in his honor. Please send donations to the attention of the Kirt Dakin Memorial. #gonetoosoon #gonebutnotforgotten #youwillbemissed #restinpeace #heavenhasanewangel #inlovingmemory #thehavensrq
#sundays were made for #paintingwithfriends. . . . #sundays were made for #paintingwithfriends. . . . #sundayfunday #artsandcrafts #painting #roommates #abilitynotdisability #grouphome #communityliving #specialneeds #sundayinsarasota #sarasota #thehavensrq
A little #memorygame and #matching fun for this #m A little #memorygame and #matching fun for this #mondayafternoon. Nothing like a good #gamewithfriends to get the week started! . . . #hellomonday #brainboosting #games #abilityindisability #specialneedsstrong #roommates #safeathome #thehavensrq
After careful consideration, The Haven will be mak After careful consideration, The Haven will be making this year's 23rd Annual Jingle and Jog 5k a #virtualrace. While we are disappointed we will not be hosting the event on our beautiful campus, we are planning to still have some fun! As we are exploring the virtual racing world, we would love to hear all of your thoughts and suggestions. Please let us know what you would want to see in a virtual race - all ideas welcome! Share with your family and friends, because even if they do not live here, this year they will be able to "race" along with you! . . . #virtualrace2020 #virtualraces #virtualrunner #raceforacause #runforacause #inviteyourfriends #manasotatrackclub #5krace #sarasota5k #sarasota #sarasotaflorida #thehavensrq
We are highlighting some of the #incrediblepeople We are highlighting some of the #incrediblepeople that make The Haven such a special place for all of our residents and clients. #saturdayshoutout to one of our Haven Heroes, Tika! Tika is one of our Adult Day Training instructors and has been working at The Haven for a few months now. Originally from Texas, she now calls Florida home and is the co-owner of Good Hands Services, Inc. Tika has worked in the #specialneedscommunity for almost 8 years before coming to The Haven. During the #pandemic, Tika has made it a mission to #stayintouch with family - especially her 89 year old grandmother - they #facetime and have weekly family zoom calls. When she is able to spend time with her family, they enjoy #watchingmovies and having #cookoffs. #thankyou Tika for all that you do! We are so #grateful for you <3 . . . #staffappreciation #thankfulforyou #hero #specialneedshero #adultdayservices #ourstaffrocks #communitystrong #thehavensrq
We would love your 4-year-old to join our #selbypr We would love your 4-year-old to join our #selbypreschool family! We are now enrolling for #vpk for the 2020/2021 school year. Don’t delay – space is extremely limited and classes start in August. Register online TODAY: www.earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org We look forward to helping your little one learn and grow! . . . #earlylearningcoalitionofsarasotacounty #floridavpk #inclusivepreschool #preschoollife #vpklife #kindergartenready #newschoolyear #sarasotavpk #sarasotapreschool #thehavensrq
#manicuremonday in full effect! Getting the week #manicuremonday in full effect! Getting the week off to a great start with the perfect #mani . . . #manimonday #nailpolish #rednails #quarantinemanicure #thehavensrq
#happy244thbirthdayamerica Wishing all of our frie #happy244thbirthdayamerica Wishing all of our friends out there a #happy4thofjuly. #staysafe and enjoy the day! . . . #happybirthdayamerica #4thofjuly #4thofjuly2020 #celebrate #holidayweekend #fireworks #landofthefreebecauseofthebrave #freedomisntfree #thankyouheroes #gooutside #wearyourmask #sarasota #thehavensrq
This month in celebration of #thankfulthursday , w This month in celebration of #thankfulthursday , we are excited to introduce you to some of our very own #heroes. We are beyond grateful for their service during these difficult times, and it is because of them that The Haven continues to be such a safe and special place for those we serve. Hi my name is Mr. Travis, I first came to work at The Haven in 2017 for the high school's summer camp and officially started working full-time in May 2019. I am currently a teacher at Haven Academy in the Key West class. I am married to my wife, Sierra, who used to work at The Haven, for about 4 ½ years. My wife and I have been #fosterparents since September 2017 and have had around 17 kids in and out of our home. We have two kids currently in our house, 2 and 4. Since #covid19 began, we have been #stayingsafe as a family by #handwashing at home often (before and after meals and throughout the day), and my wife and I wear masks at work and when one of us goes into a store. We have only visited with family that we had seen before this whole #quarantine thing started, so we have not seen any new faces or people for awhile now. Wishing everyone well! . . . #heroesworkhere #nicetomeetyou #thankyouteachers #teachersrock #teachersaresuperheroes #thankyou #grateful #specialneedshighschool #abilityindisability #specialneedsstrong #communitystrong #sarasota #sarasotaheroes #thehavensrq

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