Such an amazing place, good health & great hearts! Be sure to visit ThrIVe Wellness! Right now ThrIVe is accepting donations again this year for Fresh Start! You can donate preK-12th grade backpacks, clothes, and school supplies. Thanks in advance for your donations & support!

Fresh Start is thrilled to honor our Executive Director, Donna Tashik, who has been inducted into the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women Hall of Fame as the Carolyn Spencer Humanitarian of the Year. Congrats, Donna! Your impact on our community is truly a blessing!

Woo hoo! School supplies for our kiddos, courtesy of the rockstars @ Fleet, Smith & Freeman! Thank you!

Getting your kids ready for the school year? While you're decluttering closets, gathering supplies, and prepping for the season ahead, here’s a gentle reminder: your everyday efforts can create a fresh start for another family, too.

Want to support Fresh Start? Here’s how to donate — it’s simple, quick, and makes a big difference: 1️⃣ Visit our website 2️⃣ Click “Donate” 3️⃣ Sign into PayPal and you’re done! Prefer to mail a check? No problem — just give us a call first and we’ll walk you through it.

Huge thanks to our friends @ the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club for their EXTREME generosity! Back to school clothes, supplies, hygiene products& a check, you guys are EPIC!

WOWZA! With 36 kids on campus, it take a lot of school supplies! Thank you Tucker & thrIVefwb, for always being there for us!

These words truly touch our hearts! 💙 Thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you, we’re so proud to see you thrive!!

Thank you, CHELCO, for once again supporting our Life Skills Program! 💙 Your generosity & Operation Round Up members help our families thrive & build bright futures. We’re honored to have you by our side! #freshstart4fl #CHELCO #ittakesavillage

We’re proud to create a safe, welcoming place for people to rebuild and move forward! Thank you for sharing your experience, it helps others find the courage to take the first step! 💙💙💙

💡 For less than $1/day, you can help a family build independence. Join the $250 Club: $20/month or $55 quarterly = restored hope. 👉 paypal.com/fundraiser/cha… #250Club #MonthlyGiving #SupportFamilies

Thank you Moose Lodge #2193 for your generosity to our families! #freshstart4fl

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, September 2nd. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday! #LaborDay #CommunitySupport #FreshStartfl #MakingADifference

🌟 Celebrating Donna Tashik! 🌟 Our Executive Director has been inducted into the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women Hall of Fame as the 2025 Carolyn Spencer Humanitarian Inductee. 💐👏 A true reflection of her heart for service! 💙 #FreshStart #CommunityImpact

September is here, and so is fall! 🍁 Wishing you a season filled with comfort, joy, and fresh starts. 💙

Today, on International Day of Charity, we celebrate the spirit of giving that makes our work possible. 💙 Whether it’s donating, volunteering, or spreading the word, your support helps families in our community take their next steps toward a brighter future. 🌟

From these ladies talented hands to our beautiful little girls! The GFWC NWFL Service Group put their hearts into sewing these beautiful dresses and winter capes for our kiddos! Even have matching scrunchies! Huge kudos ladies, you made our day!! #freshstart4fl #ittakesavillage

📷 Stay connected with Fresh Start! Our quarterly newsletter brings you inspiring stories, updates on our programs, and ways you can get involved. 📷 Don’t miss out! Sign up today and be part of the change. 📷tinyurl.com/3y3yjt9v

Football season reminds us that it takes more than one player to win the game — it takes a whole team working together. At Fresh Start, we see the power of teamwork every day as families take bold steps forward and the community stands beside them.

We’re turning up the jazz for a cause! Join us on Saturday, February 21 at Angler’s Beachside Grill for Brunch en Blanc, benefitting Fresh Start for Children and Families! Ticket Link: bit.ly/4ovXMr7 Event Page: bit.ly/47WnMVJ #BrunchEnBlanc #FreshStartFL