by Waverly Ann Harris | Mar 5, 2024 | Newsletters, Stories
“Fitting in is becoming who you think you need to be in order to be accepted. Belonging is being your authentic self and knowing that no matter what happens, you belong to you.” – Brene Brown Our tagline at Friends Life Community (FLC) is “Everyone deserves to...
by Camille Mayle | Feb 22, 2024 | Daily Life, Newsletters, Our Team
It’s February, and the Friends are focusing on heart health. Maintaining a healthy heart means taking care of ourselves through exercise and eating well, so that our hearts stay physically strong. It also means tending to our closest relationships to cultivate a...
by Waverly Ann Harris | Jan 11, 2024 | Daily Life, Our Team, Program Staff
I started reading the book, “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer during an extended period of leave from work. She opens the book by describing the sacredness of braiding a piece of the land her community holds in reverence, sweetgrass. I enjoy how she weaves...
by Camille Mayle | Oct 30, 2023 | Inclusive Employment
In today’s workforce, creating an inclusive workplace is not just a nice idea but is also a competitive advantage. Inclusivity means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, feels valued and appreciated and can contribute to the...
by Camille Mayle | Oct 13, 2023 | Inclusive Employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a month dedicated to recognizing the contributions of individuals with disabilities in the workforce. It is imperative to distinguish the difference between celebrating an ideal and recognizing a...
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