Friends Life Community

Creating opportunities for adults with disabilities to develop socially, grow personally, and enjoy community as they experience life together.

[Metro Arts / Nashville Office of Arts + Culture @MetroArtsNash]

Our December Arts Commission meeting schedule is available! All meetings are open to the public. Learn more at https://t.co/hcH8PT1oPV
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: https://t.co/nfsjyi7ADa

#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

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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

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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

[Structural Design Group @SDG_Nashville]

What a beautiful day to enjoy some treats from our friends on the Treat Truck. @FriendsLifeCom1

[Jennifer Matthews @JennMatthews57]

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. 🥰😘

[lightning rod records ⚡️⚡️⚡️ @lightningrodrec]

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. https://t.co/y2e5rRcWFr

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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

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“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! https://t.co/4bTQTNaafp #advocacythroughthearts

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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! 🎃

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“...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: https://t.co/4bTQTNaafp #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 [email protected] 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!🍦

[Leah Acosta, MD, MPH, FAAN @acostalmd]

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 https://t.co/DYh8nhu59F

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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: https://t.co/dFW6XgQCQn