Our Mission
Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) charity that was founded in Waco, Texas, in September of 1989 to improve the quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities, particularly those who are without family to care for them.
Friends for Life provides support systems and services that empower seniors and people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible.
Core Values
- Never say anything about anyone that we would not say to him or her.
- Make only commitments we intend to keep.
- Work in a manner where we are always “above reproach.”
- Uphold the health and reputation of Friends for Life.
- Communicate honestly and with purpose.
- Avoid negative conversations with colleagues.
- Understand before being understood.
- Work toward a win-win solution.
- Be a problem solver not a problem finder.
- Recognize the positive contribution of others.
- Treat others as we want to be treated.
- Value each person as a unique individual.
- Empower others to reach their full potential.
- Listen with the heart.
- Choose kindness.
Founding Friends for Life - Inez's Story
Our Programs
Adult Day Care
The ADC is a safe and happy place for seniors and persons with disabilities to come each day to enjoy nutritious meals, snacks, and lots of fun activities provided by the trained RN and CNA staff.
Money Management
We serve as a representative payee and fiduciary for seniors and persons with disabilities who are at risk of losing independence due to the inability to manage financial matters.
Guardianship
We serve as a guardian for seniors and persons with disabilities whom the courts have determined are unable to perform basic life skills and have no family or friends willing or suitable to serve in this capacity.
Life Skills
The Life Skills Program provides one on one training with adults with Intellectual Disabilities living in nursing facilities with the goal of increased independence and transition into a community setting.
Independent Living
Volunteers help us ensure that the elderly and people with disabilities can live independently and safely in their homes as long as possible through services such as transportation to and from medical appointments, delivery of groceries, or small household repairs.
Quality of Life
Volunteers help us to minimize the isolation and loneliness of seniors and persons with disabilities in our community through our different programs that include Friends For Thanksgiving, Adopt -A- Grandparent, Gifts for Grannies and Grandpas Too and more.
FFL has secured a grant through the Department of State Health Services to connect families with children with special health care needs to the resources they need, which are provided through state and local programs, and to the resources, events, and support networks available in their own communities.
The Tool Shed collects donations of used tools that we clean and repair to sell at 40-90% off retail price to help raise money for our work.