RHD Lifesharing

Happy New Year from RHD Lifesharing

As we welcome 2026, we celebrate the families we choose, the growth we’ve witnessed, and the moments, big and small, that make life meaningful.

Here’s to 365 new opportunities to support one another, build belonging, and live fully, together.

From the RHD Lifesharing family to yours, wishing you a Merry Christmas.

Mark your calendars! The 20th Annual Celebration Awards will be held on March 26, 2026, at DeSales University, hosted by the Celebration Awards Committee of Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

For twenty years, this event has honored individuals who excel in personal growth, education, employment, citizenship, and community involvement. This milestone year promises to highlight even more outstanding stories of achievement and community impact.

Nominations are open until January 30, 2026.

Join us as we celebrate those whose dedication, accomplishments, and resilience strengthen our community year after year.

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible people who make Lifesharing what it is, the families who open their homes, the individuals who choose where and with whom they live, and the relationships that grow into something truly meaningful.

Lifesharing is built on connection… on belonging… on choosing to create a life together.

As we look across our Lifesharing community, we see people sharing meals, traditions, laughter, support, and everyday moments that become lasting memories.

These relationships remind us that family is something we build, one day, one choice, one moment of care at a time.

To each of our Lifesharing families: Thank you for your love, compassion, and commitment. Thank you for welcoming others as family. Thank you for creating homes filled with warmth, safety, and possibility.

From our RHD Lifesharing family to yours, we wish you a joyful, heartfelt, and thankful Thanksgiving.

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🌿 ODP Shines a Spotlight on Lifesharing 🌿

The Office of Developmental Programs is renewing its commitment to growing and uplifting Lifesharing across Pennsylvania. A service grounded in connection, community, and meaningful support.

At RHD Lifesharing, we are honored to support over 50 Lifesharing homes across Northeast PA. Every home is unique and centered around the person, their strengths, interests, goals, and the relationships that help them thrive.

Learn more at rhdlifesharing.org

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🌿 RHD Lifesharing is hiring!

We’re looking for a Program Specialist to join our team in the NEPA region!

What you’ll do:
• Support individuals and providers through person-centered planning
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families and teams
• Ensure compliance with ODP and RHD standards
• Promote inclusion, belonging, and quality of life

What we’re looking for:
• Compassionate, organized, and dependable
• Skilled communicator and problem-solver
• Passionate about helping people live meaningful, self-directed lives

💚 Apply below or visit RHDLifesharing.org
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Recruitment

October is Lifesharing Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating the heart of what makes it possible—families.

It all started in 2007 with one family opening their home at RHD. They welcomed an individual, not just into a house, but into a life filled with care, connection, and belonging. Today, that same spirit thrives across 44 homes, supporting nearly 50 individuals in six counties. Each home tells a story of trust, compassion, and the everyday moments that make life meaningful.

“Families are built on love, not walls. Every home that opens its heart creates a place to belong.”

To the families who choose to share their homes and their hearts, you are the reason lifesharing works. You create communities where people are seen, valued, and supported. Thank you for the difference you make every single day.

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🍂✨ Lifesharing Fall Swag Fundraiser is HERE! ✨🍂

This year’s drop is better than ever – check out what’s new:
✔️ Fresh designs
✔️ Cozy new color wave
✔️ Kids’ sizes + crew neck options!

🛍️ Order by October 7th
🚚 Delivered to our office + distributed during October/November.

💝 Every purchase supports our Holiday Fund, which provides gifts for individuals in our program facing financial hardships.

🎁 Spread holiday cheer while rocking the coolest Lifesharing swag yet!

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Support Lifesharing Fall Sale for Our Program Give Back Fund Lifesharing Fall Sale. Campaign ends Tuesday, October 07. Help us meet our fundraising goal of 50 shirts!

Proudly represent the PA Team and gear up in style. Purchase your official team apparel today and wear it with pride! Happy Pennsylvania Day!

Want to be part of something amazing? Become a Lifesharing provider and help individuals achieve their goals, make friends, and live their best lives.

Learn more at RHDLifesharing.org or send a message.

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World Down Syndrome Day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity and the incredible impact that can be made when we embrace and celebrate the diversity of human experience and ability.

Meet us. Know us. Involve us.

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The 19th Annual Celebration Awards shines a light on the outstanding achievements of individuals with intellectual disabilities, who are breaking down barriers and fostering a culture of inclusivity and empathy through their unwavering dedication to creating a better world. Congratulations to all of today's honorees.

Meet us. Know us. Involve us.

'Recognize that they're an asset': DeSales University hosts awards ceremony for individuals with disabilities U. SAUCON TWP., Pa. - It's a group that often gets overlooked, but on Wednesday, Lehigh and Northampton counties honored a dozen people for their contributions to the community.