With 2017 officially underway, resolutions seem to be flying left and right. It’s easy to make resolutions. It’s not so easy to stick to them. But this year, many people are taking a step back from the idea of making “resolutions,” and instead focusing on making “goals.” The difference is, goals give you something to…
We’re back! We had so much fun at Barnes & Noble in July, we’re coming back in January! Barnes & Noble, in Frederick, was kind enough to welcome us for a bookfair fundraiser last summer. On Saturday, Jan. 14, we’ll be back, manning a table from 10 to 4 p.m. to raise awareness about…
It really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The weather has turned colder and the malls are bustling with shoppers eager to get their holiday shopping done in time. It’s the time of year for hot chocolate, peppermint mochas, gingerbread cookies, and snuggling by the fireplace. But the holidays aren’t just for giving…
It’s hard to believe, but #GivingTuesday is just one day away! After today, #CyberMonday, the hectic shopping days will die down a bit, and we’ll be able to take a much-needed breather. Shopping, however fun, can be stressful. After all, spending money — even when we get outstanding deals — doesn’t come without a…
Thanksgiving is just two days away. From the turkey and pumpkin pie to football and family time, there’s nothing quite like Thanksgiving. It’s a great chance to remember all that we have and give thanks for the people and things we hold dear. And then, after the last of the stuffing and cranberry sauce…
Today, we celebrate our right to vote and the freedom we have to, regardless of our political affiliation, support whomever we choose. Today especially, we celebrate the idea of difference, in all its forms. No two people will ever share the same beliefs, ideals, values, opinions, or views. We are all unique. And while that difference certainly…
As most of you are probably aware, CLI recently published a Family Cookbook. For several months, we collected recipes from staff, people we serve, families, local sponsors and businesses, and other supporters of Community Living. We ended up with more than 250 recipes and a whole lot of pride. You see, projects like these really…
Frederick is full of amazing nonprofits. They serve a wide variety of needs, filling voids and providing services to make the community a better place in whatever way they can. We’re all different — we have unique missions and goals. But we have one thing in common: We exist to make a positive difference. CLI is…
September is Self-Improvement Month and today, Sept. 6, is National Read a Book Day. Those two seem to go hand-in-hand. There is always more to learn and more to understand. Though we pride ourselves on being the most tolerant and the most learned, especially when it comes to disability, there is much about which we…
There’s quite a bit to be excited about here at CLI. We just recently unveiled a new video that takes viewers behind the scenes of our organization. In just a few days, the video was viewed more than 800 times and reached almost 2,000 people — on Facebook alone! Oftentimes, nonprofits can seem detached from the community.…