Circle of Friends, Inc.

?? Nothing like freezing your tails off on a Saturday night... but at least we had Circle of Friends hot chocolate to keep us warm! ??? With over 700 participants, the Holiday Lights 5K at Veterans Park in Canton was a record-breaking night of fun, lights, and community spirit! ???? Way to go, runners! ???? #circleoffriends #livingwithpurpose #flourish #holidaylight5k #veteranspark #cherokeecounty #community #partnership #Christmas #christmasiscoming Sabrina K. Kaitie Bowker

Friendsgiving Fun! Last week’s Friendsgiving was filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company! We capped off the evening by watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, which brought smiles all around. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a special night. We’re so grateful for this amazing community! #circleoffriends #livingwithpurpose #flourish #thankful #friendsgiving #friends

Year-End Giving | Bryan Sharing Joy Foundation $10K Match! Double your impact between now and?#GivingTuesday! Thanks to our generous donor, The Bryan Sharing?Joy Foundation, every gift made through?#GivingTuesday?will be MATCHED up to $10,000! Help us reach our goal and make your donation go twice as far. Donate here:?https://lnkd.in/d_VUMwu4

On Friday, we had an incredible team-building workshop with Kathleen Edelman, author of I Said This, You Heard That. We gained a better understanding of our unique temperaments and learned how to communicate with love and understanding. Let’s keep spreading kindness—because kind words are cool! #circleoffriends #livingwithpurpose #flourish #kindwordsarecool #ephesians429 Sabrina K. Kaitie Bowker Jacci Holmberg Cheryl Mosley

It’s no secret to locals that Cherokee County is full of picturesque backdrops and charming communities. Screenwriter (and Woodstock resident) Cheryl McKay Price knew this fact when she chose to film her new series, These Stones, primarily within the county. Local filming locations include Circle of Friends, Inc. at the Circuit Café, Downtown Woodstock, Rootstock, First Baptist Woodstock, Dupree Park, and more. Learn more in our featured story, "Set in Stone" by Tayler Willis, MPA, at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eYVHwY4v

As we close out the year, we wanted to share a heartfelt message of gratitude with all of you. Together, we've created new opportunities for our neurodiverse Friends to thrive, flourish, and grow. ?? As we look toward the new year, please consider making a year-end gift to keep this momentum going. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us! https://lnkd.in/es8y5A92

Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE! Our 2025 Gala is happening on March 14th from 6-9PM. Stay tuned for more information!

?? We're Hiring! Join the Flourish Café Team ?? Exciting news! Flourish Café is growing. You may have heard, Caira is moving into the Flourish Baker role and we're looking for a passionate and dedicated Café Manager to join our incredible team. As our new Café Manager, you'll lead a wonderful group of individuals, including adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our community. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a difference and help us continue our mission of inclusion, growth, and delicious food! Key Responsibilities: - Overseeing daily operations of the café - Supporting and leading our amazing team - Ensuring exceptional customer service - Managing inventory and ordering supplies - Planning and executing events to engage the community What We're Looking For: - Strong leadership and communication skills - A passion for working in an inclusive environment - Experience in the food and beverage industry is a plus - Current ServSafe Manager Certification required or must be obtained before hire - A commitment to our mission of supportive employment and community building If you're ready to be part of something special and help Flourish Café continue to grow, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please share this post to help us find the perfect fit! ???? #FlourishCafe #NowHiring #CafeManager #InclusiveCommunity #JoinOurTeam

We had a spectacular time at the Cherokee County School District - GA's Community Service Fair where we shared information about Circle of Friends and our mission of inclusion and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was wonderful connecting with students, parents, and community members to raise awareness about the support we offer. Together, we're building a more inclusive and compassionate community for all!

We are grateful to publish our 2023 Celebration Report. Read more about what we've done here. https://lnkd.in/eG-WC6TM