Community Alternatives - Missouri

Scholarship Applications Now Open!

BrightSpring is committed to investing in people and supporting underserved students in achieving their academic and professional goals. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, we are proud to offer two scholarships:

🌟 BrightSpring Brighter Futures Scholarship 🌟
- $10,000 per year, renewable up to 4 years
- For students with financial need and a GPA of 3.0+
- Open to those enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution

🌟 BrightSpring Hospice Nursing Scholarship 🌟
- Four $5,000 per year scholarships, renewable up to 2 years
- For students pursuing RN or BSN programs with a passion for hospice care
- Must demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of 3.0+, and submit an essay on end-of-life care

Apply by: March 2, 2026
Learn more & apply: https://nuvi.me/p65edk

At its best, handwashing saves lives. At the least, it helps you feel clean and comfortable.

Here are some handwashing tips:
🫧 Apply water before soap, then lather
🫧 Scrub for at least 20 seconds
🫧 Make sure to get under those fingernails!

❗ The facts: The flu is more dangerous for those with disabilities.

❓ The why: In particular, it’s harder on those who struggle with clearing fluid from their airways and for those with mobility issues, as they’re more likely to rely on contact with others.

😊 The solution: Get your flu vaccine! It’s associated with a 26% lower risk of ICU admission for adults who get sick.

At Community Living, we believe that people with disabilities are capable! While that looks different for every client, it’s a philosophy that drives our approach.

We’ve helped clients develop the skills to live life on their own terms — like Fabian, who earned his driver’s license and now drives himself to his day program. Or Dimitri, who carefully tracks his own medications and accomplishes home tasks.

These victories are proof that, when given the right support, people with disabilities can set goals, accomplish them, and achieve fulfillment.

This , consider a donation that will help bring comfort and closure to people at a meaningful moment in their lives.

The BrightSpring Hospice Foundation, established by our parent company, supports hospice patients and their families with essential non-hospice needs — from comfort items and transportation services to funeral expenses and facilitating final visits with loved ones.

Make your impact at brightspringhealth.com/brightspring-hospice-foundation.

Only 66% of people in the United States diagnosed with HIV receive medical care. Let’s talk about it.

Here’s the truth:

🩺 Ignoring HIV will not make it go away
🩺 Having HIV does not say anything about you as a person
🩺 HIV is highly treatable — and getting treatment can improve quality of life, life expectancy, and safety for partners

Today is the 70th anniversary of the day Rosa Parks stayed seated on a bus and stood up for the rights of millions of others.

It’s a reminder that a single person doing one courageous act can make a big difference!

Thanksgiving at Its Best

Last week, our clients enjoyed a very special Thanksgiving luncheon thanks to the leadership of Marquitta, our Operational Support Specialist and retired Air Force veteran, who spearheaded the event. She was joined by incredible soldiers from Lackland Air Force Base who volunteered their time to serve, spend time with, and celebrate our clients.

It was an afternoon filled with delicious food, meaningful conversations, and joyful moments—180 reasons to be thankful. We are grateful for the service, compassion, and community shown by everyone who helped make this day truly memorable.

Feeling grateful today for our clients, families, and talented staff.

Every day with you in our lives is one to be thankful for!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Adoption changes lives—for children, adults, and families of all kinds.

We’re grateful for the adoptive families in our community who have adopted children with disabilities, giving them the love and stability they deserve.