Creating opportunities for adults with disabilities to develop socially, grow personally, and enjoy community as they experience life together.
Nashville, TN
Joined January 2022
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Our December Arts Commission meeting schedule is available! All meetings are open to the public. Learn more at bit.ly/metro-arts-meetings
Artwork feature: Happiness (2020) by Kaylea Dunkin @FriendsLifeCom1
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THIS! #Art is breaking down barriers for people with #disabilities!
"His story shows how art can help someone overcome social barriers, and what can happen with an effort to elevate a person's talents rather than focusing on their limitations."
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Give during #GivingTuesday to provide dependability for siblings!
"This is Allen’s first real opportunity to make friends and have a bit of independence. For the first time, Allen is experiencing life on his own thanks to FLC." - Kim, sibling caregiver.
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Give a gift for #GivingTuesday to provide dependability for siblings and caregivers.
“Janet’s entrance into my adult life capsized my world. The greatest challenge [was] longing to feel seen, understood, and accepted. Friends Life Community gets it!”
— Sharon Conley, sibling
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Give a gift to FLC during #GivingTuesday to provide consistency and dependability, for siblings and caregivers to lean on for the support they need.
Give your gift today: buff.ly/3VEeHJt
#SiblingLove
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We are so thankful for our FRIENDS near and far! What are you thankful for this season? ❤️ #friendslifecommunity #gratitudeattitude #thankfulforfriends #thankfulheart
We have a new #servicelearning class! The @mcneillycenter is a preschool that provides early care & education.
The Friends play and read with the kids, prepare activities, clean the spaces, and even feed the chickens in their outdoor classroom! #earlychildhoodeducation
Our annual Holiday Market features Friendmade tea towels and local vendors! Join us for all your holiday shopping and cheer this year. ❄️ #friendslifecommunity #holidaymarket #makersgonnamake #liveperformance #nashvilleholidaymarket #shopsmallnashville
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Mark your calendars! Friends Life Community's annual Holiday Market is on Giving Tuesday, November 29th from 5 – 8 PM. Join us for a time of holiday cheer! ❄️ #friendslifecommunity #holidaymarket #makersgonnamake #liveperformance #nashvilleholidaymarket #shopsmallnashville
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TPAC is thrilled to welcome Friends Life Community for A Perfect Day. We believe the arts are for everyone...the arts help us tap into the joy and inspiration to make every day a perfect day. –Jennifer Turner, @tpac President & CEO and FLC Board Member. #AdvocacythroughtheArts
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What a beautiful day to enjoy some treats from our friends on the Treat Truck. @FriendsLifeCom1
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For those of you in Nashville…
“Friends Life Community” who serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is putting on a show on November 10th! I’d absolutely love if you would get some tix and show up and cheer them on! Let’s make them feel loved. 🥰😘
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Exciting event this week @tpac . @FriendsLifeCom1 is a special place that provides community for adults in Middle TN with special needs. They get to show off their performing skills this Thursday in Nashville. tpac.org/event/2022-11-10-to…
We can’t wait to share with you what “A Perfect Day” is to the Friends. Live on stage at TPAC on November 10th, this show is a year in the making. #originalart #liveperformance #TPAC #Advocacythroughthearts
“A Perfect Day” is on stage November 10th at TPAC. In “I’m Not Afraid to be Seen,” Caroline shares her perfect day, where she is recognized amongst her peers as a world-renowned fashion designer. Get your tickets today! buff.ly/3VQa001 #advocacythroughthearts
Friends Life Community will be @WilcoHeritage PumpkinFest in Franklin on October 29th selling Friendmade goods. Come by and say hi – we would love to see you! 🎃
“...Jimmy has a longing to be seen as important, as valuable to others. HE WANTS TO MATTER! ... Seeing Jimmy on stage with an audience affirming that he matters will be a lifelong dream come true.” – Diane, Jimmy’s mom. Tickets: buff.ly/3VQa001 #Advocacythroughthearts
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Volunteering with the Friends is a special experience and FLC values every person who chooses to freely give their time to the Friends. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! Email gabrielle@friendslife.org to find out how you can get involved! #volunteeropportunities
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The Friends’ Treat Truck is building community one treat at a time!🍦
Our neighborhood festival was made infinitely better by the presence of the @FriendsLifeCom1 Treat Truck. Customer service and friendliness were top notch: thank you! Highly recommend if you want cool treats & interacting with some awesome people friendslife.org/
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On Nov. 10th, in partnership with @tpac, the Friends will take you on a whimsical journey through their unique perspectives of “a Perfect Day,” featuring film, music, live performance, video projection, visual art, costume design, dance, and more! Tickets: buff.ly/3yXXcLe
