Greetings | The Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida welcomes you! If you have any questions about the center or the services we provide, please contact us at 352-378-7474. Our number again, is 3, 5, 2, 3, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7, 4.
Help support our High School High Tech Program (HSHT)! The Able Trust, that helps fund our HSHT Program here at the CIL, is a finalist in the @CareSource Foundation Grant Challenge and could win a $30,000 grant for #FloridaHSHT! Vote once a day at:
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The CILNCF offices will be closed next Friday, March 10th for a staff training day. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, March 13th. If you have any questions, please call us at 352-378-7474.
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Our health is everything! Last week, our CORE Program team got together (those who could) for a relaxing and fun health and wellness social activity. This is one of several wellness events the CIL is providing throughout the year for our amazing staff, so they can recharge and enjoy themselves by not talking about work! The CORE team enjoyed a painting activity as well as pizza for lunch and had a wonderful time following the how-to video and supporting each other’s efforts. Stay tuned for more CIL team wellness updates coming soon!
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The Independence and Opportunity Network of Gainesville (ION) is having their next Bingo Night for young adults with disabilities this Friday, February 17th from 7 pm – 9 pm, at the Center for Independent Living, 222 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL! The cost is $5 at the door and includes pizza, drinks, dessert, prizes, and karaoke! Please let us know in advance if you would like to attend virtually via zoom. We hope to see you there!
Special thanks to HEROES from UF and additional CIL volunteers for dedicating their time to this fun event. We couldn’t do this without all of you!
Please note that next month is tentatively set for March 24th, but stay tuned for more updates!
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Trish Thoburn at iongainesville@gmail.com or call at 352-339-6278, and feel free to share with other young adults who might be interested.
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Happy Valentine’s Day from our hearts to yours! We love our consumers, staff, donors, volunteers, and community partners, and are so grateful for all of the love you have shown the CIL throughout the years. Sending you all much love and appreciation! XOXO, CILNCF.
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Kevin and Sada attended the fourth annual Disability Resource Expo on February 4th. Wow, what an event!! There had been a three-year break since the last Disability Resource Expo, but you never would’ve guessed it by the phenomenal turnout. The community was so excited to be back and so were we! It was an honor for the Center for Independent Living to be represented alongside over 80 other community organizations. It was a perfect opportunity to network and to connect with consumers, new and old. We can’t wait to be back!
Kevin and Sada attended the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the Bradford Community Partners Health & Wellness Resource Hub towards the end of last month. The kickoff went perfectly, and it was amazing to see all of the hard work that went into planning this collaboration project come to fruition. CILNCF will be represented at the Resource Hub on the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. The Resource Hub will be housed in the Bradford County Faith Community Center until the new location is ready. We hope to see you there!
A BIG THANK YOU to all of our awesome Marion County Emergency Preparedness Expo donors, sponsors, and vendors!! We couldn’t have done this without all of your support and we are so very grateful. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in the Marion County community!
Donors: Marion Champ, Dunkin’ Donuts, Jimmy John’s, Domino’s Pizza, Pasta Faire, Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle, Herr’s Chips, City of Ocala, Sam’s Club, Developmental Service Trainers, Supervisor of Elections and Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Vendors: Marion Sheriff’s Office, APD, City of Ocala, Election Center, Ocala Regional Medical Center, WAGS Animal Rescue, Ocala Police Department, Hearth of Florida, Developmental Service, Physician Partner’s, Guided Medicare, Marion Senior Services, Marion County Fire Department, FAAST, Island Doctors, Humana, Ultimate Health, Clay Electric Company and Public Works.
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The Amazing Give is now 2 WEEKS AWAY! Here is a recent story about our Wheelchair Ramp Building program that is our focus for this year’s fundraiser.
Julia is a member of the Gainesville community who uses a wheelchair due to her progressive disability. We built Julia a ramp when she stated that having one would give her the opportunity to come and go from her home as she pleases, and that she would feel much more independent and not have to rely on others to help her in and out of her home. Here is a picture of Julia’s ramp that was recently completed. She is forever grateful for the Center for Independent Living making her dream come true!
Ramps like these cannot exist without funding from people like you! Donations from The Amazing Give will go directly to assisting people with disabilities like Julia, who have been waiting months, if not years, for a ramp. Please help us spread the word and consider donating to this amazing cause!
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