by Waverly Ann Harris | Apr 24, 2024 | Newsletters, Our Team
Barrier-free leadership aims to remove obstacles and create an inclusive environment where all individuals can fully participate, contribute, and thrive. It promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by recognizing and addressing systemic barriers that prevent certain...
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 Camille Mayle | Sep 15, 2023 | Daily Life, Newsletters, Stories
Earlier this year, we had the honor of gathering with the original founders of Friends Life Community (FLC) around a familiar dinner table. As we began, Jack Herndon, co-founder and Board Chair at the time, shared a powerful sentiment that has been the driving force...
by Camille Mayle | Jul 18, 2023 | Disability Pride, Newsletters
“It changed the way people think about me.” -Sean C. July is Disability Pride Month. It is a dedicated reminder to celebrate and honor the achievements, resilience, and diversity of the Friends and the rest of the disability community. This month-long...
by Camille Mayle | Jun 27, 2023 | Community Partnerships, Newsletters
As an organization that breaks down barriers and reduces stigmas for people with disabilities, one of the most powerful statistics we have to share is the sheer number of volunteer hours the Friends contribute each year at other organizations around Nashville. In...
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