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...
by Camille Mayle | May 23, 2023 | Daily Life, Newsletters, Stories
Have you ever considered what makes you feel you are part of a positive and healthy community? How do you know that you are valued by others around you? When do you experience feelings of belonging? Maybe it’s when you have something to get out of bed for every...
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