Andrea Walker-Leidy

Community

Soul Cafe Feeds the Soul, Empowers Adults with Special Needs

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 03/12/2020 12:00 PM 0

Friendship Circle's state-of-the-art restaurant provides on-the-job training, education

Community

Friendship Circle’s Great Bike Giveaway

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 02/27/2020 12:04 PM 0

Adaptive bikes provide joy to children with special needs across the country.

Metro Detroit

Friendship Circle’s Lessons for Life Volunteer Cookie Koblin Shares Her Story

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 02/13/2020 4:32 PM 0

Koblin is a regular face at Friendship Circle, and plans to stay as long as she can. Sponsored by Friendship Circle Photography by Brett Mountain Cookie Koblin’s...

Metro Detroit

Friendship Circle’s Lessons for Life Offers Real-World Experience in State-of-the-Art-Village

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 02/06/2020 7:00 AM 0

Friendship Circle's Weinberg Village teaches kids with special needs critical skills in a safe environment.

Metro Detroit

Nicole Kahan: How Friendship Circle is Changing Teens’ Lives

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 01/23/2020 11:05 AM 0

Nicole Kahan started out volunteering with the Friends at Home Program in seventh grade, and as a college student, she now leads Sunday Circle...

Metro Detroit

A Friendship That Changes Lives: Amanda & Allie

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 01/17/2020 7:00 AM 1

Friendship Circle brought Allie and Buddy Amanda together, changing their lives for the better.

Metro Detroit

Caring for the Whole Student: Cranbrook Schools Leading the Way in Student Wellness

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 01/13/2020 11:38 AM 0

Cranbrook is focused on caring for the whole student with student-led Peer 2 Peer Groups that promote empowerment and wellness.

Creating a Circle of Friendship: Friendship Circle After School and Sunday Circle Programs

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 01/02/2020 6:00 AM 0

The after school and Sunday Circle programs combine structured activities and free play throughout the facility for children and their Buddies. Sponsored by Friendship Circle

Community

Small Acts of Kindness Make the Biggest Difference at Friendship Circle

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 12/05/2019 7:00 AM 0

Barbara Guttman finds joy in preparing Shabbat meals for residents at the Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House through Friendship Circle. Sponsored by Friendship Circle Barbara Guttman...

Health & Wellness

The Best-Kept Secret to Great Skin: Aloria Skincare & Laser Center

Andrea Walker-Leidy - 12/04/2019 2:06 PM 0

Aloria Skincare and Laser Center offers the latest techniques and advancements in skincare, eyebrow treatments and more. Sponsored by Aloria Skincare & Laser Center Every woman...

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