Community Living Options-CLO

What an AMAZING and fun time! Individuals and staff came out for a beautiful morning downtown Kalamazoo for the annual Do-Dah Parade. Check us out on MLive.com https://bit.ly/4oDbWrD

We're getting excited! Staff and Individuals Served have been hard at work preparing decorations for the 2026 Do-Dah Parade happening downtown this weekend. See you there!!

Our Individuals Served and staff recently spent the day visiting the Western Michigan University Dinosaur Park and Geology Museum, and everyone had a great time!

The group enjoyed exploring the dinosaur displays, checking out fossils and unique rock collections, and learning more about the world around us in a fun, hands-on environment.

A big thank you to Western Michigan University Geological and Environmental Sciences for a great and educational experience.

May 15 is International Family Day, a reminder to celebrate the people who support and grow with us through every stage of life. Whether your family is big, small, blended, chosen, or somewhere in between, today is about making memories together and appreciating those connections.

And if you're looking for a fun way to celebrate the occasion or just get out in the community with your loved ones, here are some great ideas!

• Spend the afternoon outdoors at Markin Glen Park or Milham Park with a picnic, a walk, or a game together.

• Explore hands-on exhibits and family learning experiences at Air Zoo Flight Discovery Center.

• Take a nature walk and reconnect outdoors through activities hosted by the Kalamazoo Nature Center's Urban Nature Park.

• Looking ahead to the weekend? Kalamazoo Parks is hosting a free, family-friendly World Migratory Bird Day celebration on May 16 with guided walks, live birds, art, and community activities.

No matter how you celebrate, the best memories are often the simple ones 🥰

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and THIS week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Check out local events to help promote our community organizations.

This year's focus is to promote mental health by Reducing Stigma and Fostering Community Support, which is what CLO is all about. Nobody is perfect and we all have bad days. It's when we let ourselves slip and lose our support networks where people get stuck, which is why the theme at Mental Health America is "More Good Days, Together".

Wear green this week to show your support. Together, let's improve the lives of those around us.

Happy Monday everyone! It's going to be a beautiful sunny day here in Kalamazoo. So May the 4th be with you as you enjoy some sunshine :)

On Wednesdays we RISE Together! Individuals throughout our programs come together each week to attend the RISE event at Centerpoint Church-Kalamazoo to worship, commune, and build lasting relationships.

RISE Together is a space for adults living with mental and developmental disabilities to experience a supportive, loving community centered around building friendships, growing in faith, and enjoying yummy food together!

We're getting excited! Our annual Spring Fling party is tomorrow and our awesome volunteers at the Alcott Day Program were gracious enough to help pack DIY decorated pots and plants activities for our individuals. Stop back next week to see the awesome results from the party :)