Friends Life Community
Civic and Social OrganizationsTennessee, United States51-200 Employees
Friends Life Community is a nonprofit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its mission is to create opportunities for teenagers and adults with disabilities to develop socially, grow personally, and participate in community life as they experience life together. As a certified 501(c)(3), the organization supports participants aging out of high school and other traditional supports through continuing education and job training, with the goal of enabling independent living and helping them reach their full potential. It serves individuals with disabilities as its primary audience, focusing on programs that foster independence and social integration within the broader community. The organization collaborates with local partners to broaden community engagement, including a 2023 partnership with The Nashville Food Project and connections with groups such as Fifty Forward Meals On Wheels to provide additional opportunities for participants to engage with the city as active members of the community.