Serving on the board at Community Living Alternatives means more than attending meetings — it means showing up. In this interview, board members Ken and Shari share why they chose to serve at CLA after years of advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What started with deep respect for the organization grew into hands-on involvement, including helping launch and support CLA’s gardening program. From tending individual garden plots to building a greenhouse, Ken and Shari talk about why being connected to the people and programs matters — and how opportunities like gardening create pride, learning, and a true sense of home. Their story reflects what makes CLA unique: a community where leadership is personal, relationships matter, and everyone gets to grow something meaningful.