Healthy Start Coalition of Manatee County, Inc.

10/14/2025

Healthy Start Coalition of Manatee County is seeking responses to an RFP for home visiting services. Please find more information on the the RFP, as well as submission instructions on our website:

Immediate Urgent Needs• Diapers (all sizes)• Baby Wipes• Formula• Blankets• Non-Perishable Foods• Baby Clothes Please drop off any of these items at: 612 7th Street WestPalmetto, FL 34221 Thank you for visiting our website…Healthy Start Coalition of Manatee county is an organization de...

09/25/2025

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09/25/2025

Join Us for the 27th Annual Manatee County Stand Down!

📍 Manatee County Fairgrounds
1303 17th Street West, Palmetto

📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – Noon (Last Entry for Services at 11:15 AM)

✨ Stand Down is more than an event—it’s a powerful day of community connection. Together, we bring essential resources that help individuals and families achieve stability, access healthcare, explore employment opportunities, and connect with vital veteran services.

🔹 Over 50 agencies offering social services, healthcare, and veteran support
🔹 Career Fair with new job opportunities
🔹 Veterans Amnesty Court providing relief from unpaid traffic fees and fines (over $100,000 in fines dismissed to date!)
🔹 Live music, food, raffles, and fun activities for kids

💙 The more people who attend, volunteer, and sponsor, the greater our impact will be. Join us for this meaningful day of hope, stability, and empowerment for our community.

👉 Want to volunteer? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9qoGZfi6KAsdt4HvITd-Awa3K6fLPxWQyM-bjwouTBHbiRA/viewform

👉 Interested in sponsorship opportunities?
https://tpmanatee.org/27th-manatee-county-stand-down/

09/25/2025

It's too late to join our September class tomorrow, but there is plenty of space available in our October 25th First Time Home Buyer Workshop. This free, 8-hour class is great for beginners looking to learn a little about the homebuying process and for folks ready to take the next step into homeownership.

09/25/2025

To reduce the risk of infant mortality, always remember the ABCs of safe sleep:
Alone – Baby sleeps alone in their own crib or bassinet
Back – Always place baby on their back to sleep
Crib – Use a firm mattress with no blankets, pillows, or toys

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

🎉 Eat. Drink. Give Back! 🎉

Join us Sept. 30 at R.J. Gator's of Bradenton for a night of , fun, and community spirit—plus a chance to win BIG in the 50/50 raffle! 🍔🍹✨

All proceeds benefit Matters’ Special Projects Campaign to protect & in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

Learn more about the campaign: https://parentingmattersfl.org/buildingfutures/

09/10/2025

📚 Soar in 4 – FREE Family Event 🎉

Ignite your child’s love for learning with free books, interactive literacy activities, and community resources!

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
📖 Spotlight Book: Same, Same but Different by Jenny Kostecki-Shaw
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:00 PM (or while supplies last)
📍 Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

📚 Soar in 4 – Evento Familiar GRATUITO 🎉

¡Inspira el amor por el aprendizaje de tu hijo con libros gratis, actividades interactivas de lectura y recursos comunitarios!

📅 Fecha: Miércoles, 10 de Septiembre de 2025
📖 Libro destacado: Same, Same but Different por Jenny Kostecki-Shaw
⏰ Hora: 5:30–7:00 PM (o hasta agotar existencias)
📍 Lugar: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

09/10/2025

Did you know that neural tube defects, birth defects of the spine and brain, form early during pregnancy, often before a person knows they’re pregnant? That's why you should get 400mcg of folic acid every day if there is a chance you could become pregnant.

09/03/2025

The Women's Resource Center 🫶🏻

09/03/2025

Taking folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine. A daily vitamin with folic acid is a small step that makes a big difference for your baby’s health.