Our Mission
As a certified 501(c)3, Friends Life Community empowers each participant to live as independently as possible as they age out of high school and other traditional support programs. Through continuing education and job training, we provide our Friends with every opportunity to achieve their full potential and discover their place within the community and the world.
Make a Difference.
“People don’t usually think I can do much, but the staff believe in me. I am a true leader now.”
Katie
Program Participant, Friend
Programs
Advocacy Through the Arts
Advocacy Through the Arts uses visual and performing arts to build three main skill areas: self-advocacy, self-expression, and confidence.
Service Learning & Employment
Through Service Learning, Friends volunteer throughout the Nashville community, building valuable employment skills and sharing their talents and time with local nonprofits.
Life Skills
Individuals gain the confidence to become more independent at home, at work, and in the community through the Life Skills program at Friends Life Community.
News & Events
From backyard barbeques to red carpet movie premieres, we’ve always got something fun happening over here. Check out our upcoming events and come join us!
Vision 2020
By: Waverly Ann Harris, Executive Director Closing out the decade and entering a new one is an exciting time for the Friends and team at Friends...
Program Update
Two and a half weeks are in the books for our new virtual-Friends Life Community. I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you, how our program...
Master Class: featuring Tony Galzin, co-owner and chef of Nicky’s Coal Fired
Friends Life Community is grateful for our amazing community partners, like Nicky’s Coal Fired, who are going outside the box and leading ZOOM...
Establishing a Routine at Home
By: Olivia Moore, Director of Programs As we all learn to navigate outside of our normal routines, the Friends may have a harder time with the...