The mission of Independence Landing is to build, own, and operate an affordable and safe residential community for adults with varying intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, allowing residents to successfully lead independent and fulfilled lives. β¨
People with all abilities have access to the services and support they need, and the opportunities to achieve their full potential.
Every contribution helps us provide independence to those who need it most. Letβs continue to create a world where everyone has the chance to live, grow, and succeed.
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We would like to take this moment to spotlight the Florida Professional Firefighters Charities (@fpf343) as our Champion Sponsor for the Beyond Limits: Adventure 5k & Fun Run! πππ»ββοΈπ
"Raising money for charities unites the Firefighters in a community where they share team strength and brotherhood to give better meaning to lives and hope for the future." π«Ά The Florida Firefighters Charities is a non-profit corporation established in 1998 which serves to provide fire prevention education, offer financial assistance and humanitarian aid to members of the Florida Professional Firefighters and members of the general public who have been victimized by natural or man-made disasters, and make donations to organizations who help the general public of our communities. π©π½βπ Their generous donation helps make this event possible, and makes us honored to reside in a place with such thriving community support. π
Beyond Limits 5k Details:
π Date: Saturday, October 25th
β° Time: 8 AM
π Location: Independence Landing - 3025 Schoolhouse Road
ποΈ Become a Sponsor or Buy Tickets: runsignup.com/IL
Whether you walk, run, ride, or roll, all ages and abilities are welcome, and accomodations can be made to help meet individual needs. This event supports Independence Landing, allowing us to provide affordable, supportive and safe housing for individuals with a wide range of intellectual, cognitive and physical abilities with amenities that include social, vocational and employment opportunities that foster maximum independence.
Join us in thanking the Florida Professional Firefighters for their generosity! ππ‘
Over the weekend, our residents got together with the Leon County Sheriff`s Office to help clean up Pensacola Street, beautifying this stretch of road in our community. π«§π§ Volunteer experiences like this are incredible opportunities which allow our residents to gain a sense of pride in their community while conserving our beautiful local environment. πβοΈ
β‘οΈ Visit https://bit.ly/4o0lSK8 to see what WCTV.tv had to say about this experience.
You know what they say: an apple a day keeps the doctor away! ππ©ββοΈ And now, thanks to the Community Foundation of North Florida (@communityfoundation_nfl) our residents can see this through. The Community Foundation of North Florida has provided Independence Landing with a grant, allowing us to provide our residents access to healthy foods, snacks, and meals, combating food insecurity in our community. ππ Weβre grateful to be a grant recipient, and as a result of that grant, we ensure our residents can maintain healthy lifestyles and enjoy nutritious foods, right from their home. π‘π«Ά We are so grateful for The Community Foundation of North Florida for including us in their mission of connecting donors to causes they care about. ππ
Love the look of this t-shirt? We sure do! If you want to attend our event in style, there`s still time to get yours by registering for the Beyond Limits: Adventure 5k & Fun Run today. π©βπ¦½πββοΈπ T-shirts can be ordered at the time of registration as a $10 add-on, and participants must register by October 8th in order to receive a t-shirt. π This event is suitable for all ages and abilities, and supports Independence Landing, allowing us to provide affordable, supportive and safe housing for individuals with a wide range of intellectual, cognitive and physical abilities with amenities that include social, vocational and employment opportunities that foster maximum independence. ππ We`ll see you there on Saturday, October 25th! π«Ά
IL Family highlight: The Casillas Family! ππ
Pictured from left to right are Anna Casillas, IL Board Member and sister to IL resident Sarah Casillas, Tracy McDonald, President of IL Family Social Network and mother of Sarah Casillas, Barby Moro, Executive Director of IL, and Sarah Casillas, IL Resident. ππ
Tracy celebrated her 70th birthday and asked guests to donate to Independence Landing. We are so grateful to everyone for their support, especially the families who trust and support us in our mission of allowing residents to successfully lead independent and fulfilled lives. π«Ά
We wanted to give a big thank you to @argonautcoffee and @boardsbyalexis for having us last weekend at their charcuterie class. πππ§ It was so much fun learning how to present ordinary food in new, exciting ways, making what can sometimes be a hard task into something enjoyable. We`re so grateful for community events like this one that provide our residents opportunities for social connection with others. π«Άπ₯° Swipe to the end for some of our favorite creations. π¨ππΈ
Fall is officially here, and we could not wait to fill our Clubhouse with all the spooky vibes. π»π One of our favorite activities here at Independence Landing is decorating for each season, helping bring the holidays to life for our residents. ππ§‘
We have just over a month until the Beyond Limits: Adventure 5k & Fun Run takes place! ππββοΈ If you haven`t yet, be sure to buy your tickets today because you don`t want to miss this event! π Taking place in sunny SouthWood around our charming community here at Independence Landing, the Beyond Limits 5k is open to all ages and abilities, and is sure to make for some unforgettable family fun! πͺπ₯³ We will have a number of unique obstacles for racers to tackle throughout our 5k, as well as a Fun Run for those after a less challenging path. π£πͺ’ Costumes are not required, but are encouraged from our attendees. π»
Proceeds from this event support us here at Independence Landing, allowing us to provide safe, affordable housing for adults with a range of intellectual, cognitive, and physical abilities, and create a place where they can live independently, build community, and pursue their dreams.ππ We can`t wait to see you there!
