The Honorable (Full Name) Florida State Legislature Dear Senator (Last Name), Thank you for your dedication during this challenging time for so many. We know you have some difficult choices to make. We are writing to give you some insight and to express our concerns with the proposal to eliminate funding for the thirty-one Healthy […]
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New Text4baby Campaign – Free Info for New Moms!
Sign up for a free national mobile information service that provides pregnant women and new moms with information to help them care for their health and give their babies the best possible start. Women who sign up for the service by texting BABY to 511411 (or BEBE for Spanish) will receive free text messages each […]
Check out photos from the 16th Annual Community Baby Shower!
Click on the thumbnails below to see photos of The 16th Annual Community Baby Shower, Saturday February 20 at the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County. Pregnant women, new moms, and their families were invited for a free community baby shower, featuring educational exhibits from local health organizations and fun for the whole family! […]
Join us March 13th for Jenna Norwood’s “Mozart Effect”
Our new fundraiser is right around the corner! We are looking forward to joining all of our Coalition Members, Staff, Executive Board Members, and Friends for what is sure to be a fantastic afternoon of classical music. Please join us on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 2 – 4 pm for Jenna Norwood’s “Mozart Effect,” […]
An Evening with Healthy Start – A Great Success!
On Thursday, January 21, Sarasota Architectural Salvage hosted “An Evening with Healthy Start”, the first major fundraising event effort by the Healthy Start Coalition. The Equines kicked off the night with their rendition of “It’s my party” as guests lined up at the door to get inside. 74 event patrons purchased their tickets in advance, […]
Join us February 1st!
Learn all about the Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County’s four programs and how they help pregnant women, infants, and young children.
Save the date! January 21, 2010
An Evening with Healthy Start Please join us on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm for An Evening with Healthy Start, a fund-raising event hosted by Sarasota Architectural Salvage featuring live music by The Equines, fabulous raffles, complimentary food from local restaurants, beer and wine, and in-store specials with all proceeds going […]
“Merry Mingling” Healthy Start Coalition Holiday Potluck
This year’s holiday pot luck was a great success! It was such a treat to spend time chatting and enjoying delicious food with all of our amazing staff, care coordinators, wrap-around service providers, members, and friends! As a gift, the coalition staff prepared brownie mix jars for all in attendance, and they were a hit! […]
KidFest North Port 2009
Healthy Start was excited to participate in this year’s Kid Fest North Port 2009, hosted by the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce. This free festival brought together dozens of local businesses and organizations to offer families and children a chance to get to know one another and learn through fun and creative activities. Healthy […]
Great American Smoke Out 2009
Healthy Start joined the Sarasota County Tobacco-Free Committee and the American Lung Association in celebrating the Great American Smoke Out 2009. The event was held to celebrate Sarasota County’s new policy to limit smoking to restricted areas on Sarasota’s beaches. We helped raise awareness about the lifetime effects of Tobacco use, particularly the effect of […]