Together, We Are Extraordinary
“There is nothing static about FLC – neither the programming, personal growth, or what always seem to be endless possibilities of what a committed and motivated community can accomplish.”
What the Friends Have Taught Me About Songwriting
By Phoebe Scott. In my four-year tenure at Belmont University, I learned techniques from Grammy-winning songwriters, acquired industry secrets from well-practiced music business lawyers, and took sage advice from successful artists. However, with all that I gained,...
What is Acceptance?
By Waverly Ann Harris. April is Autism Acceptance Month.
From film to friend, how Clint began volunteering at FLC.
By: Lauren Zook “Clint Smart has such a gift for honoring visions, stories, and people through film. He has been able to capture the colorful sprits and humorous stories from our Friends through the modality of film work. We are AMAZED at the work he has put in to get...
Providing Peace of Mind for Families
By: Lauren B. Zook I often think about a tour I gave a few years ago to a local developer. Upon his arrival to the FLC house he was happily greeted by the Friends as soon as he got to the door. As we walked through the building, I explained how the Friends were...
Discovering true self-empowerment through art coaching.
By Heather Dawn, Visual Arts Specialist Each week for the past seven months, Lauren has met with Friends Life Community Visual Arts Specialist Heather Dawn for one-on-one art coaching. During this creativity-focused time, Lauren discovered that true self-empowerment...
Everyone deserves stories about them.
By: Waverly Ann Harris, M.S.Ed. When was the last time you cried during a movie? What about it evoked such emotion that you were moved to tears? Film is a medium that has the power to transport us through a web of reality and dreams. We see ourselves in the storyline....
Friends’ Treat Truck – Positive Impact for the Friends
By Patsy Webb, M.A.Ed.S., C.E.S.P., Program Director: Dream, Grow, Achieve The Friends are extremely excited about their Treat Truck! Going into the community, bringing smiles to the faces of our neighbors, and serving people are some of their favorite activities at...
From Email to Treat Truck in Four Months
“This is a fun story and really pretty doable for someone with the energy to make it happen. What a great idea to have an ice cream truck that isn’t driven by a creepy guy!” This was the email I received the from one of our founders at Friends Life Community (FLC),...
Join us for the Spring Market!
By: Heather Dawn, Visual Arts Specialist **The Spring Market will happen, rain or shine. It will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or indoors in case of inclement weather. Masks are required. Spring is in full bloom and the Friends in Advocacy Through the...
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