RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259 -- Rendered At Thu, 21 May 2026 00:23:43 +0000 Illuminate by LIFESPAN Services https://redcircle.com/shows/line-to-gain en-US All rights reserved. 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 ). db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259 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.

]]> episodic no LIFESPAN Services knorton@lifespanservices.org no full Mona Rashwan | Residential Group Home Manager Mona Rashwan | Residential Group Home Manager LIFESPAN Services 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.

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]]> <p>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!</p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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></p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> e970b7f7-2327-4d8f-97d8-a1d1ff8eed2b https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/d8c1577a-3369-473c-98a6-4aa747a3c42d Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:30:41 +0000 2119 no full Tonja McKinney | Qualified Professional Tonja McKinney | Qualified Professional LIFESPAN Services 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.

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]]> <p>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!</p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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></p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> 2227bfee-e929-4d49-9bc0-a738911add64 https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/d4b0931a-2c2c-4cfd-8300-b4973fdfabfb Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000 1878 no full Barbara Wilson + Chelsea Freeman | HR Barbara Wilson + Chelsea Freeman | HR LIFESPAN Services 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

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]]> <p>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! </p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>To see open positions - <a href="https://www.lifespanservices.org/careers-1" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org/careers-1</a></p><p>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></p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> 20e26fb1-ca2a-4849-8323-c0d59a9b1c59 https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/ad5b84cf-476c-44b6-893a-9a72ed07fdf7 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:28:07 +0000 2270 no full Robin Devore | Chief Compliance, Quality Assurance & Security Officer Robin Devore | Chief Compliance, Quality Assurance & Security Officer LIFESPAN Services 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.

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]]> <p>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!</p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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></p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> c961420a-c676-4101-af89-9881c7f08a9c https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/68961d20-581a-480f-bb83-4e94b579bfd0 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:55:00 +0000 2516 no full Jacobi Adams Jacobi Adams LIFESPAN Services 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

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]]> <p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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>.</p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> f072b58c-fac4-46db-9c2a-e689e8a60c5a https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/61296d6f-c290-4dd9-9cb8-b21b898f5d0a Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0000 2154 no full Zaria and Raquel Zaria and Raquel LIFESPAN Services 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.

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]]> <p>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!</p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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></p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> abd95303-2361-4239-a9ef-e8e2021c81bd https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/02d9dc95-d54a-493e-a2cd-e655599f742d Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 2176 no full The Richardson's The Richardson's LIFESPAN Services 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.

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]]> <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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></p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> e532d825-4293-487e-8719-cdb4d9ccce14 https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/9f4bae75-002d-46f9-a918-13ce8c9ea13d Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 2114 no full Rick + Wyatt Benton Rick + Wyatt Benton LIFESPAN Services 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.

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]]> <p>Rick Benton is a senior employment specialist here at LIFESPAN Services. He chose to illuminate the story of his son Wyatt!</p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="https://www.lifespanservices.org" rel="nofollow">www.lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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! </p><p>Thank you for joining us.</p> 0bc3c76a-7b3a-4df5-8d3e-29d427a52427 https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/2b39e92a-cb35-40b7-ad36-a05ff9b8f2a7 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 2312 no full The Jacksons The Jacksons LIFESPAN Services 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

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]]> <p>This is the story of the Jacksons. Mickeia is a board member at LIFESPAN Services. She and her husband share their families story. </p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org/" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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></p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> f1a94fed-291f-40d7-bea7-5f472c50380c https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/5dc31ba4-27fb-46ac-85a8-3dd2e0496fbf Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 3229 no full Christopher White | COO at LIFESPAN Christopher White | COO at LIFESPAN LIFESPAN Services 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

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]]> <p>Christopher White is our Chief Operating Officer here at LIFESPAN Services. He chose to illuminate the story of Ginny, who changed his life forever.</p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more go to <a href="http://lifespanservices.org" rel="nofollow">lifespanservices.org</a></p><p>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></p><p>Thank you for joining us!</p> 385e518e-3ac6-4938-883e-fb6cb336bae3 https://redcircle.com/shows/db414152-b055-4eaa-a10b-898dc2a83259/episodes/9612ae5f-a71d-4db6-8811-2017893b21c6 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:15:00 +0000 1914 no