Birth to Five

Happy Birthday to our Parent Educator, Debbie Browning!

Almost time to skate! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some time at the park after skating!

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨

We’re thrilled to share some AMAZING news as we kick off the weekend!

A HUGE shoutout to First English Lutheran Church and Pastor Chip Belanga for their phenomenal donation to the RPD National Night Out! Your generosity and dedication to our community are truly unmatched. 💖

Community policing is all about bringing people together and building lasting relationships. The support from First English Lutheran Church is paramount in uniting our community and creating a safer, stronger environment for everyone!

Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this! RPD’s National Night Out is happening on August 6th at Glenn Miller Park, and it’s going to be an unforgettable event! Stay tuned for more updates and details—this is one event you absolutely won’t want to miss! 🚓👮‍♀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Great article about the effectiveness and impact of home visits, like the ones offered by Birth to Five!

Evidence Shows That Home Visits Support Children and Families. Here’s What to Know. - EdSurge News This year, we’ve been reporting on evidence-based home visiting services and the difference they can make for children and families in the United ...

The checkered flag has officially waved for the Race to 25K! Thank you to every person and organization that helped make this possible, we were able to surpass our goal!

We especially want to thank the Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation for being our match partner!

Fireworks!!!

Wayne County is in for a spectacular Fourth of July, with fireworks shows scheduled in several communities. Here is a list of the ones we found. Let us know in the comments if we forgot to list a show.

Reminder - no Playgroups this week!

We have rounded turn 4 and headed to the finish line! There is still time to donate and help support the future of Wayne County children!

Remember, there is a 1 to 1 match opportunity, so your $25 donation becomes $50! Donate today by going to mybirthtofive.org/donate

We will not host our Playgroups during the week of July 1st - 5th. Enjoy the 4th of July holiday!

Patrick Ripberger is the co-founder of Mezzo Solutions and strong Community Advocate.

As we close in on the end of the Race to 25k, we have a 2 for 1 match opportunity through June 30th! For example, your $25 donation becomes $75! Donate today by going to mybirthtofive.org/donate

Thank you to Glick Philanthropies for supporting Birth to Five and children throughout Wayne County!

***Announcement***

We are rounding turn 4 and headed to the checkered flag. We need your help to get us to the finish line. The next 3 days are crucial to meeting our goal! We have a 2 for 1 match opportunity! For example, your $25 donation becomes $75! Donate today by going to mybirthtofive.org/donate

What an evening of fun for all ages! The racing on track was fierce and ended in a photo finish! The 1st Annual Safety Village Grand Prix was one to remember. Congratulations to Brad Dwenger of the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on the victory!

The track crew says it is a go at Safety Village of Wayne County!

You will not want to miss the action at the 1st Annual Safety Village Grand Prix. Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Richmond Police Department, Richmond Indiana Fire Department, and Cambridge City Indiana Police Department will race the streets of Safety Village. Who will reign supreme?

Also, you will be able to get a book from the Every Child Can Read Bookmobile! Plus a few other surprises along the way!

Did you know that Indiana only has one military band❓
The 38th Infantry Division Band is the one and only in Indiana and you have a FREE opportunity to see them perform❗️ Catch a live performance at 7pm on Wednesday, June 26th at the Glen Miller Band Shell on Roosevelt Hill.

You will not want to miss this one!

There is a race going on tomorrow between police officers and firefighters, but lets not forget...

-See police cars and fire trucks up close and interact with police officers and firefighters
-Bookmobile ready for children to get a book
-Drag racing car will be onsite
..and do not forget the giveaways after we crown the first ever champion!

Thank you United Way of Whitewater Valley for providing a great nonprofit training today!

📣 Birth to Five needs your help! As part of the continued growth of our organization, we are seeking the opinions of those of you in our community.

Please take a couple of minutes to complete this survey about Birth to Five: https://forms.gle/pZM8RTp13u5AQuis6
Your survey will remain anonymous unless you enter your email at the end to be added to our email newsletter list. The deadline to complete the survey is December 11.

We would love to hear from you! The Birth to Five Board and Staff look forward to learning how to better serve Wayne County!

Birth to Five Survey - External The following survey is a part of our strategic planning process, as we hope to continue our vision to proactively inspire, educate, and prepare families.. Your answers will help shape our discussions in our meetings, and ultimately our goals as an organization. If you do not have an answer for a ce...

Our Executive Director, Linda Irwin and several of our board members at Tinsel & Tini's tonight!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Birth to Five Board Member, Megan Lamb! 🥳

Giving Tuesday is here! We're so thankful for the support of donors like you!

Help us reach our end-of-the-year fundraising goal. The support of our community helps to keep Birth to Five services FREE for Wayne County families. Please consider donating in support of Strong Foundations for Strong Families.

It's as easy as ABC...123! Click here to donate: https://mybirthtofive.org/donate/
Prefer to mail in your donation? Send to: Birth to Five, P.O. Box 1815, Richmond, IN 47375

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Birth to Five Board Member, Doug Goss! 🥳

It's . YOU can make a difference!

To learn more about Birth to Five or to make a donation, please visit https://mybirthtofive.org/donate/