CFI’s LIFE Services Clients Recognized for Volunteerism
For nearly two decades, the Centers for Independence’s (CFI) LIFE Services program has partnered with Meals on Wheels to deliver meals to members of the community across Milwaukee. This volunteer opportunity is a favorite activity among participants.
Recognizing the impact of their contributions, Meals on Wheels gifted the LIFE Services group personalized candles as a token of appreciation.
Twice a week, LIFE Services’ City LIFE and Brain Health clients visit Horizon Home Care to package meals for their delivery routes. With support from LIFE Services team members, the groups deliver meals door-to-door, often greeting recipients and presenting their meals with a smile. These interactions promote social connection and community inclusion.
Volunteering provides clients with meaningful opportunities to practice essential life and vocational skills. Through this work, participants learn to take direction from others, stay on task, develop working relationships and demonstrate commitment. These experiences support individual goals of community engagement and, in many cases, future employment.
Meals on Wheels continues to welcome volunteers. If you are looking for a way to give back while supporting personal development in others, consider joining this effort.
About CFI’s Adult Day Services: Life Services and Brain Health Day Program
CFI’s Adult Day Services, also known as LIFE (Leisure, Inclusion, Fun and Employment), offers a range of experiences and opportunities that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities increase their independent living skills, improve health and well-being, prepare for employment (if that’s their goal), socialize, and be an active part of the community.
For more information, visit www.cfihope.org or call 414-937-2020.