Great Start Collaborative Sanilac

Are you looking for a family fun program? Check out Early Head Start-- enrolling now! https://hdc-caro.org/ehs

🎒📚 HDC’s Back-to-School Bash is almost here!

Our team is working hard to sort supplies, pack backpacks, and prepare to welcome families at three upcoming HDC Back-to-School Bash events across the Thumb area!

Hundreds of backpacks are filled with school supplies will be given away at each event, along with games, activities, community resources, and plenty of back-to-school fun.

We’re also excited to welcome Joell’s Face Painting & More, who will be offering:
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Balloon twisting
✨ Hair tinsel
💎 Glitter tattoos

📍 Bad Axe City Park
Tuesday, August 4 | 1–3 PM

📍 Diamond Trail in Sandusky
Thursday, August 6 | 1–3 PM

📍 Cramton Park in Lapeer
Tuesday, August 11 | 1–3 PM

No registration is required. Students must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies. Supplies are limited and will be distributed while quantities last.

These events are planned and hosted by Human Development Commission, with the support of our generous donors and community partners. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped us prepare to serve local students!

Please share this post and help us spread the word. We cannot wait to see everyone! 💙

August Kid's Newsletter. Happy rest of summer to everyone.

A heartfelt thank you to the Sanilac County Community Foundation for supporting the Sanilac Rx Kids Project!

Your investment is helping move us one step closer to bringing this innovative program to Sanilac County and supporting families during the earliest stages of a child's life.

Interested in learning more or becoming a partner in launching Rx Kids in Sanilac County? We'd love to connect—please reach out to learn how you can help make a difference! [email protected] rxkids.org McKenzie Health System211 Northeast Michigan

See you all next Tuesday at our next summer family connection. A chance to gather and talk about getting ready for back to school! https://www.sanilacgreatstart.org/event-list

New date announced!

🌈🏃 WE HAVE A NEW DATE! 🏃🌈

Mark your calendars! The Great Start 5K Color Run & Walk has officially been rescheduled for:

📅 Saturday, August 22nd
⏰ Check-In: 8:30 AM
🏁 Race Starts: 9:00 AM
📍 Thumb Health & Fitness – 37 Austin St., Sandusky

Same time. Same place. Same great cause! ❤️

If you're already registered, you're all set for the new date!

And if you haven't signed up yet, there's still time to join us! We're accepting new registrations all the way up until race day.

💲 $30 Registration
👧 Kids 12 & Under FREE
🌈 Run or Walk
❤️ 100% of proceeds support the Great Start Preschool Scholarship Program

👉 Register Here:
https://get.thumbhealthandfitness.com/widget/form/heKEgvBCbLuhXcfnVrjz

Can't attend but still want to support Great Start?

❤️ Donate Here:
https://square.link/u/t5pBdkO9

Help us spread the word and get the new date out there!

We'll see you August 22nd! 🌈

Thankful for Bluey at the Sandusky Thumb Festival back in June.

Saturday!

In partnership with Eva's Place Page we are offering ✨FREE✨ bowling again this summer!

🔅Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
🔅 Free: Bowling 🎳, Shoe Rental 👟, Pop 🥤& Dough Balls !
🔅There will be limited space - 16 lanes.

Bring the family to Liberty Lanes to enjoy some quality time together! 🎳

We're disappointed to postpone today's Great Start 5K Color Run & Walk. Thank you for your understanding!

Stay tuned for a new date—all registrations will be honored.

In the meantime, please help us spread the word about the Great Start Preschool Scholarship Program. If you know a family who could benefit from help paying for preschool, please share the application with them. Every child deserves a great start! https://forms.gle/VWUC7KCtBFTLr5zh6