The fall season is officially here, and we are so excited that in-person classes are BACK at the CIL, so please join us this October!  Please note we are still offering one online class per week for those of you who prefer that option.

Independence Hacks (ILS) classes will be on Tuesdays in Ocala, Wednesdays on Zoom, and Thursdays in Gainesville.  All classes will be from 10:30am – 12pm.

Youth Leadership and Social Group classes are still on Tuesdays from 3:30-5pm.  So far, they will continue to be conducted online until further notice. 

For every online class, the meeting username is 352-378-7474 and the password is cilclass!

Please be sure to share this with anyone who would like to participate, and contact Terri Poucher at 352-378-7474 or tpoucher@cilncf.org with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Our High School High Tech (HSHT) students are learning how to reduce their stress and practice positivity during challenging situations.  At a recent workshop, they learned how to utilize positive words of affirmation within their daily routines.  Thanks to a wonderful donation, students were also able to receive a cool stress ball of their choice!

ID: Picture of the HSHT workshop at Williston High School, with (from left to right) a Levy County HSHT student, Program Coordinator Drew Dees and another Levy County HSHT student.  They are all holding up various stress balls.

Woohoo that’s a wrap!  #Give4Marion has come to an end, and thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor during the last few minutes, we were able to reach our goal of $1,000!!  We are SO THANKFUL for our donors and to those of you who helped spread the word over the last two days!  Your support helps us make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and our Employment Program.  On behalf of the CIL staff and consumers, thank you so much!!

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

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Wow, we are close to the FINAL HOUR of #Give4Marion!  Thank you so much everyone for donating and supporting us.  Let’s keep the giving going during this last hour with a Matching Moment and a chance to DOUBLE your donation!

At 6pm, all online gifts up to $100 will be matched dollar for dollar by DeLuca Toyota until the $5,000 runs out!  Only gifts made online during the specified moments will be eligible.  Please consider a donation during this time and encourage your contacts to do the same!

Thank you for continuing to spread the word to support the CIL and our Marion County consumers in our Employment Program!

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

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THANK YOU so much to those of you who have donated to the CIL during Give4Marion throughout the last two days!  Please enjoy this video from our Executive Director, Tony Delisle, expressing his thanks for all of your support!

Thank you for continuing to share our page link below during these last few hours.  Let’s finish strong!

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

Good Morning!  We still have 10 hours left of #Give4Marion!  Thank you so much to those who have donated so far.  Let’s have a great day during these final hours!  Please keep spreading the word!  

You can support the CIL and our Marion County consumers in our Employment Program by clicking on the link below!

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

ID:  Picture of CIL Ocala Team outside of the Appleton Museum.  Colleen is in the forefront taking a selfie with the CIL team in the background.  From left to right are Kevin, Andrea, Lucinda, Lauren, Amanda and Brandon.

#Give4Marion has been well under way and we couldn’t be more appreciative of our wonderful donors!  Keep spreading the word and keep the excitement going.  We have until tomorrow at 7pm to raise funding that will directly support our Marion County consumers looking for meaningful job opportunities in our Employment Program!

Check out our page link below to learn more and to donate!

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

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#Give4Marion is officially under way!  THANK YOU to those who have already donated!  Our Employment Team is so very grateful for your support, and we appreciate all of you who are helping to spread the word, so that we can continue to make a difference in our consumer’s lives.

Check out our page link below to learn more and to donate!

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

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Get ready! #Give4Marion officially start in just 1 hour! 

For the next 33 hours you can be part of making a difference and empowering our consumers with disabilities.  Your donations are greatly appreciated and will help fund our Employment Program!  You can support us and our Marion County consumers by visiting our Give4Marion page link below!

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

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There is just ONE MORE DAY to go until #Give4Marion! 

Join us Tuesday, September 20^th at 10am to Wednesday, September 21^st at 7pm, as we kick-off this 33-hour online event!!  All donations will directly benefit our consumers who are seeking meaningful employment and will really make a difference in so many lives.  Click on the link below to learn more about the event or it you would like to start donating now! @ocalafoundation

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

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