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Check out the latest published news articles featuring Circle of Friends, including updates on creating supportive employment opportunities and progress on planning the intergenerational, multi-ability community.

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Circle of Friends Offers Safe Community, Job Opportunities

Circle of Friends (COF) exists to transform environments of isolation into communities of inclusion by creating opportunities for connection, purpose and belonging in three ways:

1. Social engagement (visit circleoffriendsinc.org for bi-monthly meeting details)

2. Supportive employment

3. Affordable community housing

“These days the world needs a community like Mayberry,” said Stephen Taylor, executive director of COF. “A return to simpler times, where everyone is included, cares for each other and has their place.” Stephen, born profoundly deaf, understands the daily challenges of living with a disability. He has dedicated his life to bridging the gaps between the disabilities community, the church, and the world. Building a modern day Mayberry through COF, where people like Alex can flourish, fuels his passion to keep serving.

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