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"I am writing this letter as a testimonial to explain how much Community Living Centers (CLC) has meant to my son and family. Steve Marlin has been deceased for almost six years and there is not a day I don't thank CLC for the loving care he received. CLC enabled Steve to have a fulfilling life with his peers, which was a life his very loving family could not provide.
I have been a long time supporter of CLC both during Steve's life and the years following his death. My daughter and her family have also been strong supporters. I encourage more friends of CLC to be as generous as possible and to continue to support this exceptional organization.
I have always felt that Mary Wagner and CLC were heaven sent. They have given the Marlin family a wonderful life."
~Margaret Marlin |
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"CLC provides transportation for me, we go to movies, we have parties; like movie parties with popcorn at Freedom House. They help me pay for stuff, like the wheelchair
I have and I got my braces. I go to Bible study. CLC helps me pick out good doctors and staff go with me to the doctor visit.
I went on vacation this year to Virginia Beach with my housemates. My favorite part was the dolphins. We went on a boat and saw them swimming.
I am glad I have CLC. My favorite thing about CLC is playing cards with my friends and the Dinner Dance."
~ Muriel |
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"I have no brothers and no sisters. I have a mother and she is 81. I lost my dad and he was 85. Please please please don't shut down CLC group homes. Where do I go? I love House I. I like to live here forever. I take good care of my house. I keep it clean and neat. I love all of my staff and I do listen carefully. I don't want CLC shut down, so please help keep CLC open for us. God loves you. Peace be with you always."
~ Carol
"For all the years Carol has been with CLC, she has always been happy. Despite all the love, attention and fun things we do at home, she still prefers her CLC home. Am I unhappy? Not at all. She seems to have found her niche in life. Her jolly attitude proves it! I've seen her blossom thru the years. The CLC staff, residents and parent involvement makes it a complete circle so we parents know what is happening. You do a fantastic job! My gratitude and blessings."
~ Marion (Carol's mother) |
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"I would like to thank you for all your support from the staff at House I and the office. The CLC company is loving and kind. I don't worry about anything. I am very happy living at one of the CLC homes."
~ Michelle |
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"I like CLC. It is a really nice place to live. CLC and House I take me to the places I need to go. I am very thankful for all the things CLC does for us."
~ Charles |
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"When Mike first joined the CLC family he moved around to several houses so he could learn the skills he needed to move into Southfield Apartments, where he now resides. As a family we always gave a lot of thought about Mike's future. It scared us half to death when we turned him over to (so to speak) CLC so that he could continue on to become all that he could be. Words are easy to come by to describe Mike's life, but feelings - that's another matter.
To know that he is on one of the best adult residential settings there is, gives our family peace and comfort you can't put into words. So here are the words that are left. Thank you Chris and the entire office staff for all you do above and beyond the call of duty on a daily basis. Thank you for your warmth and TLC you show the entire CLC family. From our heart to yours."
~ Sharon (Mike's mother) |
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"Our family had a difficult time accepting the fact that it was time for my sister Mary to be placed in a group home after it became apparent that our aging mother was no longer able to care for her at home. After all, Mary had spent her whole life (50 years!) living at home with our parents.
It wasn't easy for us to move Mary to Wagner house, but now, several years later, we know it was the right move to make, and at the right time. The staff at Wagner made Mary's transition into group home living much easier than we had ever imagined it would be. Mary is very happy there, and now has a much busier social life than she would ever have had living at home with mom!
We continue to be extremely grateful that CLC was (and still is) there when we needed them!"
~ Peggy (Mary's sister) |
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