Illuminate by LIFESPAN Services

LIFESPAN Services
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Illuminate by LIFESPAN Services

Who are we? LIFESPAN Services is a non-profit, for impact organization based in Charlotte, NC. We exist to illuminate the abilities of children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. ** We aim to bring light to the stories of LIFESPAN Services as a way to share the stories of impact over the last 50 years. For more information visit LIFESPANServices.org ( http://LIFESPANServices.org ).

Episodes

  1. Mona Rashwan | Residential Group Home Manager

    APR 30

    Mona Rashwan | Residential Group Home Manager

    Mona is a Residential Group Home Manager for one of our homes here in Charlotte. As you will hear Mona is the glue that holds everything together and works everyday to create a safe, stable home for our individuals. Check out her story! LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    35 min
  2. Tonja McKinney | Qualified Professional

    MAR 26

    Tonja McKinney | Qualified Professional

    Tonja is a Qualified Professional at our Graham St. innovations program. She has a background workign at a managed care organization and brings her expertise, passion, and care to us. Check out her story! LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    31 min
  3. Barbara Wilson + Chelsea Freeman | HR

    MAR 12

    Barbara Wilson + Chelsea Freeman | HR

    Barbara Wilson is the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chelsea Freeman serves on the team as a HR Onboarding Coordinator. They both talk about their respective stories at LIFESPAN, how we take care of our people, our core values, and potential job opportunities! LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org To see open positions - lifespanservices.org/careers-1 Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    38 min
  4. Robin Devore | Chief Compliance, Quality Assurance & Security Officer

    FEB 27

    Robin Devore | Chief Compliance, Quality Assurance & Security Officer

    Robin Devore is the Chief Compliance, Quality Assurance & Security Officer at LIFESPAN Services. She brings a wealth of knowledge and stories as she has been with us for over 28 years! LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    42 min
  5. Jacobi Adams

    FEB 13

    Jacobi Adams

    This is the story of Jacobi Adams who serves as an ambassador (staff member) at LIFESPAN Services. His unique skillset allows him to serve on both our residential and employment teams. We talk about both programs, his roles, who he serves, and his heart for serving individuals with disabilities. LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    36 min
  6. Zaria and Raquel

    JAN 30

    Zaria and Raquel

    This is the story of Zaria and Raquel. Raquel is a Life Coach with LIFESPAN Services in our Lifeworks program. Zaria is an individual served by LIFESPAN and is currently starting her own candle and art business in our new micro-enterprise program. We talk about life, business, and the power of a helping hand. They both are rock stars! LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    36 min
  7. The Richardson's

    JAN 16

    The Richardson's

    This is the story of the Richardson's. Dan is a board member at LIFESPAN Services. He and his wife Eaddy share their family story. LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    35 min
  8. Rick + Wyatt Benton

    JAN 2

    Rick + Wyatt Benton

    Rick Benton is a senior employment specialist here at LIFESPAN Services. He chose to illuminate the story of his son Wyatt! LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to www.lifespanservices.org Make a gift here to support individuals who are differently abled! Thank you for joining us.

    39 min
  9. The Jacksons

    12/12/2023

    The Jacksons

    This is the story of the Jacksons. Mickeia is a board member at LIFESPAN Services. She and her husband share their families story. LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    54 min
  10. Christopher White | COO at LIFESPAN

    11/27/2023

    Christopher White | COO at LIFESPAN

    Christopher White is our Chief Operating Officer here at LIFESPAN Services. He chose to illuminate the story of Ginny, who changed his life forever. LIFESPAN Services exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. To learn more go to lifespanservices.org Make a gift here. Thank you for joining us!

    32 min
  • 10 Episodes

About

Who are we? LIFESPAN Services is a non-profit, for impact organization based in Charlotte, NC. We exist to illuminate the abilities of children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. ** We aim to bring light to the stories of LIFESPAN Services as a way to share the stories of impact over the last 50 years. For more information visit LIFESPANServices.org ( http://LIFESPANServices.org ).

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