Graceful Beginnings

08/13/2026

A huge THANK YOU to L&M Machine for putting together our outdoor classroom shade structure!

We are so blessed to have so many helping hands supporting our vision and helping us continue to build a beautiful, nature-based outdoor classroom for our children.

We truly couldn’t do this without our amazing community! Thank you for being part of something so special!

08/03/2026

We are incredibly blessed to be part of such an amazing community. There simply aren't enough words to express how grateful we are for your continued support of the current and future children of Graceful Beginnings.

Because of your generosity, we have officially EXCEEDED our fundraising goal!

Your kindness and belief in our vision are helping make our dream of expanding our nature-based classrooms a reality. We are so excited to continue moving forward and can't wait to share each milestone with you.

Stay tuned for progress updates along the way—we can't wait to bring you with us on this journey!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our children, our program, and our future. We couldn't do it without you!

07/31/2026

This community is amazing!! Paul and Darby Bauer, Ravenna Chamber of Commerce, L&M Machine, Brandon Miigerl family, Eric and Shelby Miller, Makayla Jones and Stankiewicz Family. Thank you so much for your brick orders!!!

07/30/2026

Thank you Peg Dethlefs for your donation of EMS hats!! We have really enjoyed playing with them!! We have a lot of firefighters and paramedics in our future!

07/30/2026

We are grateful for EM Operations, Mike and Angie Fahey, and the Ivan and Doris Finke Family for your brick donations!!!! We appreciate you all!!

07/29/2026

We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal for our brick fundraiser!! Reminder Friday is the last day to order!!

https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/gracefulbeginnings

07/28/2026

We are so grateful for the Alyce Dethlefs family, Ravenna EMS and Forward Well Service for your generosity!!

07/27/2026

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
Vicky Miigerl, Stittle Family, Fred and Kim Matejka and Eldine Krichau for your generous donations!!

07/27/2026

THIS WEEK!! Orders for bricks are due by this FRIDAY July 31st!! Thank you for your continued support!!

Leave a Lasting Legacy in Our Outdoor Classroom! - Orders due by July 31!!!

At Graceful Beginnings, we believe some of the best learning happens outside—where children can explore, create, discover, and connect with nature every day.
You can help us continue growing our outdoor classrooms by purchasing a personalized engraved brick through our fundraiser! Each brick purchased will become a permanent part of our nature-based learning environment, helping to create sensory pathways and walking trails that children and families will enjoy for years to come.
Your support will help fund:
Gardens and natural learning spaces
☀️ Shade structures
🍃 Nature-based learning materials
🦋 Sensory pathways and outdoor exploration areas
🌼 Future outdoor classroom enhancements
Whether you choose to honor your family, celebrate a child, remember a loved one, or support a meaningful cause, your brick will leave a lasting mark on a space where children learn and grow every day.
Every brick makes a difference. Every donation helps build a brighter future for our children.
Purchase your brick today and help us pave the way for outdoor learning!!
bricksrus.com/donorsite/gracefulbeginnings

07/24/2026

Thank you to Laurie Johnson LLC for your brick donation!! We appreciate your support!!
ONE WEEK left to order!! Get yours ordered today!!

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that young children are inherently curious and capable. Outdoor learning environments are not an “extra” to early childhood education—they are essential.