Returning in August

Get ready to step into your Wildest Dreams at this year’s FRIENDS Luncheon and Fashion Show — a sparkling afternoon where style, purpose, and a whole lot of Taylor Swift magic collide!

Join us as we Shake It Off with delicious food, bubbly mimosas, and a heartfelt presentation that captures the spirit of FRIENDS — a nonprofit organization Fearless in its mission to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through our Day, Residential, Supported Employment, Social & Travel, and Behavioral Support programs, we’re Enchanted to build a vibrant, inclusive community with person-centered care at its heart.

But the real Style moment? The highlight of the day: our dazzling runway show, starring the Men and Women of FRIENDS, who will strut their stuff and light up the stage with confidence, joy, and flair. Whether you're a Swiftie or just love a great cause, you’ll be Sweeter Than Fiction knowing your support helps turn big dreams into reality.

Don't wait — ticket prices increase to $125 on July 1st!

Register this week to lock in the early bird rate of $100 and save $25. Seats are filling fast, so grab your besties, throw on your best swiftastic fit, and come ready to make this The Best Day — one that empowers our Friends to live a life of their Wildest Dreams.

We’re turning up the fun at Wonderland Brewing Company!

Join us for a Sunday Funday with Krumsy spinning tunes, great company, and friendship, all in support of FRIENDS!

• Free round of putt putt
• Killer prize drawings
• 20% of all bar sales donated back to FRIENDS
• Food available for purchase

This event replaces our annual Friends & Caregiver BBQ — so don’t miss it!

Wonderland Brewery

Sunday, July 20th

12:00pm – 3:00pm

Let’s raise a glass to friendship and fun!

Celebrating Jefferey’s 4-Year Milestone at the Main Event!

Four years of shining bright! Our Friend Jefferey just celebrated his 4-year work anniversary at The Main Event. When we asked what he loves most about his job, he said, “I like making everything shiny!”



Huge shoutout to our incredible Supported Employment Team for helping Jefferey find a job where he can thrive and for supporting him every step of the way. We’re so proud of you, Jefferey!

Learn about one of our program partners.

Bonnie Houpt is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) and owner of Rhythmic Roots Music Services, LLC where she provides music therapy services including music therapy, music lessons, and music groups to all ability levels. Rhythmic Roots also provides quarterly pet loss support groups and Meowsic & Meditation classes at the Teddy Cat Café. All groups and services at Rhythmic Roots are inclusive and neurodiversity affirming, creating spaces for everyone to express themselves creatively through music.

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