About
Their goal is to provide every individual with special needs the support, friendship, and inclusion that they deserve. They achieve this by offering recreational, social, educational, and vocational programming to 3,000 individuals with special needs and their families. In addition to helping those in need, Friendship Circle enriches its vast network of volunteers by enabling them to reap the rewards of selfless giving. They also provide support to individuals and families struggling with isolation, addiction, and other family-related crises. With over 40 unique programs, Friendship Circle provides a space for children and adults to grow, create, learn, and connect with each other and with their volunteers. They work individually with families to understand the individual's specific needs and create the best environment for them to thrive in. Friendship Circle is located in West Bloomfield, MI, with multiple locations, including the Meer Center, Farber Center, and Soul Cafe.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Lessons for Life
A groundbreaking program that serves students with disabilities from over 200 schools in more than 50 school districts, teaching life skills and giving the opportunity to confidently assume responsibility and independence in the outside world.
UMatter
A program that empowers teens to support their peers that are struggling with isolation, and teaches individuals that there is strength in seeking help.
The Friendship House
A support and guidance program for those struggling with isolation and other life crises, such as addiction.
Soul Cafe
A kosher cafe that provides vocational opportunities to adults with special needs, teaching them the skills of food prep, cooking, hosting, and serving.
Dakota Bread Company
A bakery that provides award-winning fresh baked bread, cookies, muffins, pastries, sweet trays, gift baskets, beverages, and more, with a training program for adults with special needs.
Soul Gallery
An art program for adults with special needs, providing educational programming driven by each artist's creative impulses, and supporting them in various art media.