by mariko | Dec 10, 2018 | Stories
Works in Tandem, held December 1st at Main Street Gallery, was a collaborative art exhibit with the University School of Nashville. It explored what it means to engage creatively, in tandem, in a space where everyone belongs. “It’s really been such a joyful experience...
by mariko | Nov 15, 2017 | Daily Life, Family Resources, Stories
In this emotional video, watch parents react to seeing their adult children with disabilities talk about their experiences. “Friends Life has shown Katie that whatever limitations she has, there are not any boundaries that can stop her from doing what she wants to...
by mariko | Nov 15, 2017 | Stories
People with disabilities deserve a place to belong. Through continuing education and job training, the Friends get every opportunity to achieve their full potential and discover their place within the community and the world. Watch the video below to learn more...
by mariko | Nov 12, 2017 | Community Partnerships, Stories
Lauren Alaina sings “Rocky Top” for the Friends During this week of gratitude, we are especially grateful for the Friends, who make our lives so much richer. The Friends have infectious joy. They are willing to welcome everyone and every day with a...
by mariko | Nov 1, 2017 | Community Partnerships, Stories
“Helping other people is what I enjoy the most at Friends Life,” says Bradley, a participant in Friends Life Community’s Day Program. Each week, Bradley and his peers participate in Friends Life Community’s Service Learning curriculum, where the Friends volunteer for...
by mariko | Aug 22, 2017 | Community Partnerships, Daily Life, Stories
It was so good to have the rain hold off last Friday for Week 2 of the Achilles-Friends Life Community race training group! We had a smaller group than the week before, but a lot of awesome volunteers from Achilles, and a new volunteer from Friends Life Community! It...
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