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15 Years of Real Community

15 Years of Real Community

by | 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...
Being Seen as Equals

Being Seen as Equals

by | 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...
Being Called By Name

Being Called By Name

by | 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...
Program Update

Program Update

by | Apr 3, 2020 | Daily Life, Newsletters, Our Team, Stories

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 is adapting during this time.  Our prayer is that everyone stays healthy and we are able to welcome the Friends, and...