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Trip of a lifetime day 4 ☀️
This was our last day and we stopped at Florida Caverns State Park to tour the caverns on the way home. We learned about the Florida aquifer system, stalagmite and stalagtite formation, and even got to see a bat fly by!
We are back safely in Ocala and sad that the week had to end.
Thank you to all of our supporters and donors for helping us create a meaningful and impactful trip for our clients. For some kids, these trips are their first time leaving Marion County and going on these adventures! We love being able to make lifetime memories for the youth we serve 💚
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Trip of a lifetime day 3!
On our way to the beach today we discovered the campground was throwing a foam party, so we decided to join in on the fun!
We enjoyed our last day at the beach and said goodbye to the ocean for now.
One of the kids grilled us a delicious dinner and of course we ended the day with some well deserved ice cream!
Tomorrow we have a fun surprise planned for the kids. Here's a few hints we gave them: 1- it's a park 2- we need close toed shoes and 3- we are descending …. Any guesses on what we are exploring on our way back to Ocala? … See MoreSee Less
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Trip of a lifetime day two!!
The kids were up bright and early to head to the beach (at 6am to be exact… Where is this energy when it's time for school???)
Our campsite has two pools and an activity center with pool tables, video games, basketball, and pickleball! Mr. Jason loves any opportunity to beat the kids at pool!
After a hot day in the sun we grabbed some yummy chicken tenders and the server was kind enough to give us all some free banana pudding 😋
Us grown ups are beat…. And a little sunburnt.
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Trip of a life time day one!!
Spent most of the day in the car and grabbed some Whataburger in Tallahassee for lunch 🍔
The girls van spent the car ride down singing along to their favorite Taylor Swift songs
We cannot wait to spend the week in Destin soaking up the sun and make memories with our clients ☀️
Stay tuned to see all the fun we have the rest of the week!! … See MoreSee Less
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🎒📚 Mark Your Calendars! 📚🎒
The 23rd Annual Back to School Bash is almost here!
Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for this community favorite event where students can receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help them start the school year strong.
📍 Friends Recycling Center
2350 NW 27th Ave., Ocala
🚗 Drive-Thru Event Only
🎒 Children must be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack.
🍽️ Free meals for adults and children while supplies last.
🎁 SWAG bags and community resources available.
No registration is required!
A special thank you to our partners, Community Legal Services and the City of Ocala, for helping make this event possible. Together, we’re supporting local students and families as they prepare for a successful school year.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family throughout Marion County! 💙
#BackToSchoolBash #MarionCounty #Ocala #BackToSchool #CommunityStrong #MarionCountyChildrensAlliance #SupportingStudents #SchoolSupplies … See MoreSee Less
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Name a better way to beat the heat!!!
Thank you to Ocala Business Leader's Jerry Abis for putting on such a great event for our clients! A special shout out to Sun State Power for funding lunch from Rudy the hot dog man!!
Mrs. Tori held it down at the snow cone machine and even started a snowball fight! ❄️
We hope everyone has a safe and cool weekend!
The Fun-Gi's Cleaning Service … See MoreSee Less
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In our shelter, our direct care workers vote each week on "star of the week", an award for the client who went above and beyond in their day-to-day duties. One of our clients wanted to give our direct care workers and shelter staff their props, so they put together a list of superlatives and gave each staff member their own award!
Moments like this teach our clients to uplift the people around them and to celebrate the qualities they see in others. Some of our favorite superlatives not pictured included " Most likely to sing or dance in a Beyoncé music video ", "Best Storyteller", "Number 1 DCW", and "Silliest DCW." … See MoreSee Less
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Busy prepping and packing for next week's Trip of a Lifetime!
We selected four boys and four girls from our programs who have excelled at working on themselves, respecting staff, and are deserving of a week of fun!
Any guesses on where we are going?! … See MoreSee Less
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Special delivery!
Thank you to Gladys, Johnnie, and the rest of the @soundexchangeocala family for collecting personal and hygiene items for the youth in our shelter! … See MoreSee Less
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