Community Pathways for Kids

🧸 Calling All Local Businesses, Makers & Community Organizations!
Imagine spending one Sunday connecting with hundreds of local families while being part of one of Brevard County's most unique family events.
On Sunday, October 11, Community Pathways for Kids is transforming Wickham Park into an interactive Teddy Bear Care Village, where children will adopt a teddy bear and travel through engaging teddy bear stations hosted by local businesses and community partners.
From teddy bear checkups and eye exams to hands-on activities, story time, and community helper experiences, families will spend the day exploring, learning, and making memories together.
We're looking for:
🧸 Local Businesses
🎨 Artisans & Makers
💙 Nonprofits
🏥 Healthcare Providers
📚 Educational Programs
🚓 Community Organizations
🍪 Family-Friendly Vendors

As a vendor, you'll have the opportunity to:
✔ Meet hundreds of local families
✔ Showcase your business or organization
✔ Build meaningful community connections
✔ Support a nonprofit making a difference for children and families across Brevard County

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
📍 Wickham Park | Melbourne, FL
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Apply today:
👇 https://forms.gle/JXLCnvWCgL4TkDoz8
Know a business that would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments or share this post!

As the new school year begins, parents are busy checking off school supply lists, buying backpacks, and getting ready for another exciting year of learning. But there's one important back-to-school item that's often overlooked—a child's vision. 👁️📚

August is Vision and Learning Awareness Month 👁️📚

Did you know that some children who struggle with reading, writing, attention, or learning may be experiencing an undetected vision problem?
A child's vision is about much more than seeing the eye chart. It also includes skills like eye teaming, tracking, focusing, and visual processing—all of which play an important role in learning.

Some signs to watch for include:
• Frequent headaches or eye rubbing
• Losing their place while reading
• Holding books very close
• Skipping words or lines
• Avoiding reading or close-up work
• Poor attention during visual tasks
• Tilting or turning their head to look at things

A comprehensive eye exam is one of the most important steps you can take to support your child's learning and development. Early identification can make a significant difference.

If you notice any of these signs, don't wait—talk with your child's pediatrician or schedule an eye exam with a pediatric eye care professional.

Vision is more than 20/20!
Healthy vision helps children learn, play, and thrive. 💙

🐻🎨 CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS! 🎨🐻
Deadline: August 22, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
Your child's artwork could be on hundreds of T-shirts across Brevard County!
Community Pathways for Kids is searching for an original design to become the official logo for our 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic — October 11, 2026! 🧸🧺
For kids 12 & under
The winning artist gets:

• Their design is printed on the official event T-shirt, worn by staff, volunteers, and families all day!
• Two FREE Teddy Bear Picnic T-shirt
• Recognition on our website, social media & at the event
Hand-drawn or digital — we want to see imagination in action! Show us play, inclusion, community, and fun.
📝 Enter here: https://forms.gle/HvZfeTNDNFcAsGu98
👉 Tag an artist, teacher, student, or creative kid who should enter!

🧸💙 Calling All Local Businesses & Community Partners! 💙🧸
We're looking for in-kind donations to help make our 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Sunday, October 11, 2026 a memorable day for children and families throughout Brevard County!
If your business would like to support our event, we'd be incredibly grateful for donations of products, services, or experiences. Every contribution helps create an amazing experience for local families while supporting the mission of Community Pathways for Kids.
We're currently seeking donations such as:
🎟️ Gift certificates and admission tickets
🧸 Teddy bears and stuffed animals
🎁 Raffle prizes and gift baskets
🍪 Individually wrapped snacks and baked goods for volunteers and vendors
🥤 Bottled water, juice boxes, and other beverages for volunteers and vendors
🎨 Arts and crafts supplies
🎈 Event decorations and party supplies
🪑 Tables, chairs, tents, or other event equipment
🖨️ Printing services and promotional materials
📸 Photography or videography services
🚚 Event supplies or logistics support
🧹 Cleaning or sanitation supplies
🎶 Entertainment or children's activities
Whether it's a small donation or a large one, your generosity will help create smiles, lasting memories, and meaningful community connections.
As a thank you for your generosity, all in-kind donors will receive recognition on our social media, acknowledgment at the event, a certificate of appreciation, and a tax acknowledgment letter (as applicable). Larger in-kind donations may also receive additional recognition based on the fair market value of the donation.
If you'd like to donate or learn more, please send us a message or email us at [email protected].
Thank you for helping us make this year's Teddy Bear Picnic a day to remember! 💙

Check out this month’s One Voice Brevard newsletter for great resources and information for children and families! The Helping Hands Conference is coming up this month, and they will have some awesome information for families of all ages.

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and Children’s Vision and Learning Month, and our Founder, Melissa Amarnath, contributed an article on Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and why understanding how the brain processes vision matters.

Become a Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic!

Community Pathways for Kids is looking for local businesses and organizations that want to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families while gaining meaningful visibility in our community.
The 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic is more than a family event—it's a day filled with connection, play, learning, and access to valuable community resources for children of all abilities.

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Wickham Park Regional Pavilion | Melbourne, FL

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Featured Experience Sponsor – $1,500
• Activity Sponsor – $750
• Community Sponsor – $500

In-Kind Sponsorships are also welcome!

As a sponsor, you'll receive recognition before, during, and after the event while helping create an unforgettable experience for hundreds of local families.

Whether you're sponsoring an activity, donating a product or service, or becoming a Featured Experience Sponsor, your partnership directly supports Community Pathways for Kids' mission of connecting families with developmental guidance, resources, and community support.

Ready to partner with us? Complete our Sponsor Interest Form using the link

https://forms.gle/sdQQB5r7YJSvP1YG6

Questions? We'd love to connect!
[email protected]
407-473-0522

Together, we can create a community where every child and every family feels seen, supported, and included.

Thank you to Hopefully Ever After Designs LLC for offering to partially sponsor our shirts this year!!! Please submit your kid's design so we can pick our logo!

We want to thank Hopefully Ever After Designs LLC for offering to partially sponsor our shirts for this year's event! She did such an amazing job last year we can't wait the new designs and shirts this year!!

🎨🐻 Your child’s art could be the next logo for our 2026 Teddy Bear Picnic T-shirt! 🐻🎨

Community Pathways for Kids is looking for an original design to be featured on the official T-shirt for our 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic on October 11, 2026!

✨ The winning artist will receive:
🏆 Their design printed on the official event T-shirt
👕 A FREE Teddy Bear Picnic T-shirt
📣 Recognition on our website, social media, and at the event

🎨 For kids 12 and under!
Whether you draw by hand or design digitally, we want to see your creativity.

📅 Submission Deadline: August 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM

📍 Enter here: https://forms.gle/HvZfeTNDNFcAsGu98

Help us create a shirt that celebrates play, inclusion, imagination, and community—and could be worn by hundreds of families across Brevard County!

Tag an artist, teacher, student, or friend who should enter! 💙🐻

Become a Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic!

Community Pathways for Kids is looking for local businesses and organizations that want to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families while gaining meaningful visibility in our community.
The 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic is more than a family event—it's a day filled with connection, play, learning, and access to valuable community resources for children of all abilities.

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Wickham Park Regional Pavilion | Melbourne, FL

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Featured Experience Sponsor – $1,500
• Activity Sponsor – $750
• Community Sponsor – $500

In-Kind Sponsorships are also welcome!

As a sponsor, you'll receive recognition before, during, and after the event while helping create an unforgettable experience for hundreds of local families.

Whether you're sponsoring an activity, donating a product or service, or becoming a Featured Experience Sponsor, your partnership directly supports Community Pathways for Kids' mission of connecting families with developmental guidance, resources, and community support.

Ready to partner with us? Complete our Sponsor Interest Form using the link

https://forms.gle/sdQQB5r7YJSvP1YG6

Questions? We'd love to connect!
[email protected]
407-473-0522

Together, we can create a community where every child and every family feels seen, supported, and included.

Send a message to learn more