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 <a href="http://LIFESPANServices.org" rel="nofollow">LIFESPANServices.org</a>.

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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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Thank you for joining us!

Mona Rashwan | Residential Group Home Manager

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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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Thank you for joining us!

Tonja McKinney | Qualified Professional

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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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>To see open positions - <a href="https://www.lifespanservices.org/careers-1" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org/careers-1</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=ea983361-f91e-44f0-8cc9-83119871e1ea&svcid=tcs&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Thank you for joining us!

Barbara Wilson + Chelsea Freeman | HR

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Robin Devore is the Chief Compliance, Quality Assurance &amp; 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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Thank you for joining us!

Robin Devore | Chief Compliance, Quality Assurance & Security Officer

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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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Thank you for joining us!

Jacobi Adams

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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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Thank you for joining us!

Zaria and Raquel

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This is the story of the Richardson&#39;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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Thank you for joining us!

The Richardson's

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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 <a href="https://www.lifespanservices.org" rel="nofollow">www.lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here</a> to support individuals who are differently abled! Thank you for joining us.

Rick + Wyatt Benton

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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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Thank you for joining us!

The Jacksons

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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 <a href="http://lifespanservices.org" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a>Make a gift <a href="https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?envid=p-f5PMfX8NMUmUU6UBWIpCIQ&formId=32935245-d763-4de3-810f-d9faefebf709&svcid=renxt&zone=usa" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Thank you for joining us!

Christopher White | COO at LIFESPAN

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 ).