At Community Living Alternatives, every person has a story worth telling. These stories reflect the lives, relationships, and experiences of people receiving services, families, staff, and community partners who make CLA a place of connection, growth, and belonging.
People Receiving Services: In Their Own Words
Life, Growth, and Community — In Their Own Words
These stories highlight the everyday moments and meaningful milestones of people supported by CLA. From building friendships to gaining independence, each story reflects what person-centered support can look like in real life.
James is Thriving
James is building confidence, friendships, and a life rooted in routine and community with support from CLA.
Celebrations are more than events — they’re opportunities for connection, recognition, and joy. These short videos capture moments when people receiving services, families, and staff come together to celebrate and connect as a community.
Celebrating Community at the CLA Awards
A look at a special event honoring achievements, relationships, and the shared sense of community at CLA.
Life at CLA is shaped by many voices — the people receiving services, their families, and the providers who support them every day. In these videos, members of the CLA community share what connection, growth, and belonging look like in real life — from daily routines and relationships to milestones and moments that matter most.
People support CLA in different ways — by serving on the board, volunteering time, or partnering through community events and sponsorships. In these stories, board members and community partners share why CLA matters to them and how showing up together helps create connection, belonging, and opportunity.
Why I Serve: Linda Watkins on Community, Purpose, and CLA
