Community Living, Inc.

🌟 This week’s Direct Support Professional of the Year spotlight goes to the incredible Maddie, representing our Support Services for Adults (SSA) Department! Maddie brings creativity, compassion, and a person-centered approach to everything she does, from leading fun, engaging activities to helping design the Sensory Room at the Wilson Center. She’s a positive force, a true team player, and always goes above and beyond to support others. We’re so lucky to have her on the Community Living team! #DirectSupportProfessional #DSPOfTheYear #ThisIsMyCommunity

🎉 Let's hear it for Jake, our Recreation Department’s Direct Support Professional of the Year! 🥳 Jake brings so much heart to his work in the SOAR program, advocating for the kids he supports, building strong relationships, and creating a space where everyone feels safe, seen, and celebrated. He goes the extra mile and makes a huge impact every single day. Jake also leads by example, offering guidance and support to his teammates in a way that makes everyone feel valued. We’re so lucky he’s part of the Community Living team. Way to go, Jake! 💛 👏 #DSPOfTheYear #ThisIsMyCommunity #DirectSupportProfessional

🎉Exciting News!🎉 John Ditch has been promoted to Chief Program Officer after 35 years of dedication to Community Living! John first discovered Community Living the old-school way, through a newspaper ad, and started as a Direct Support Staff in 1990. Since then, he has grown into a key leader, ensuring the highest quality of services for our community. In his new role, John will lead our program directors, oversee quality and compliance, and drive program growth, all to ensure that individuals receive the best possible support to live their best lives. Join us in congratulating John on this well-deserved promotion! 👏 Read more about John's journey on our blog - https://lnkd.in/gE2e94cG #Leadership #Promotion #CommunityLiving #ThisIsMyCommunity

Come out and enjoy some breakfast while supporting Community Living’s Recreation Program! Chris Cakes will bring the fun so be sure to catch the experience. It’ll be a flippin’ good time! Saturday, May 17th 8:30-10:30 a.m. Community Living’s Family Center (107 Sheriff Dierker Ct. in O’Fallon) $20/per person. Ticket includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, and drink. Ages 2 and under are free to eat from an adult’s plate. https://lnkd.in/gMERGAVe *This registration is not for active Adult Rec members. Active members must register through the recreation website to sign up

This is why we do what we do—building a community where everyone belongs and thrives! #thisismycommunity #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth #inclusionmatters

Thank you to everyone who made the 25th Annual Legacy Ball a success! Together, you helped us raise a gross total of $130,966.91 for Community Living's Adult Recreation program.

Big news! Community Living’s Young Adult Program is being featured on All Access with Andy Garcia! Our segment will highlight how we empower young adults with disabilities to navigate adulthood with confidence and independence. Check out the press release for all the details- https://lnkd.in/gGF_cYuv We will be shooting the tv segment in March so stay tuned for more updates - we can’t wait to share this with you! #CommunityLiving #AllAccessWithAndyGarcia #ThisIsMyCommunity

For Dylan, Community Living's Adult Recreation program represents fun, friendships, and freedom! From bowling with friends to building confidence, this program has been life-changing for him and his family. If you didn't make it to our Legacy Ball last weekend to support Adult Recreation, you can still be a part of the impact. Watch Dylan's story and consider making a donation to help more individuals experience new opportunities. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/dZk4BUec 📹 SPLYCEHOUSE

If you’re planning a visit to our administrative office, you might notice a new smile at the front desk! We recently welcomed Chris Harmon as our part-time receptionist. Chris retired from the St. Louis County Special School District in 2019 after 25 years as a teacher’s aide. She stayed home for about six months before she decided she needed something fulfilling to do. She applied to join Community Living’s team and was hired as a Direct Support Professional in the Support Services for Adults program. She was part of the team at the Henry Clever Center. “I enjoyed learning each client and helping them to succeed in what they worked at,” she said about her time there. Now she’s looking forward to a new adventure with new responsibilities in her new role. She says she’s also looking forward to meeting and working with more people involved with Community Living. If you’re visiting the office, be sure to stop by and introduce yourself to Chris! https://lnkd.in/gqBaJuWW