The Foundation for Independent Living

11/24/2025

Happy birthday, Michael. You epitomize what it means to be independent. Reaching these milestones means so much, and being one of the very first residents in the Foundation, you set the standard. Others look to you for guidance. Thank you for being a great role model. Thank you for helping others when they need it, and thank you for motivating everyone around you. Your presence lifts this community, and the way you carry yourself inspires people every single day.

And honestly, today could not have been a better day for your birthday. The Dolphins were not playing, so we got to celebrate without any stress, without any heartbreak, just peace, joy, and all good vibes. Exactly the way it should be for someone like you.

11/22/2025

A nice, calm community walk to start Saturday off right. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

11/21/2025

An elliptical was donated to the FIL Fitness Center! Thank you to everyone who thinks of FIL when donating equipment, it’s truly a blessing. Every contribution strengthens our fitness center and supports the health of all our residents. Health and wellness remain cornerstones of our program.

11/21/2025

A brother and sister aren’t just family, they’re a bond shaped by time, a shared heartbeat, and a story that began in the same place but grows in two directions, always finding its way back home. ❤️ 💙 💜

11/19/2025

A wonderful F.I.L. Friendsgiving celebrating the staff who make everything we do possible. Thank you for your hard work, your consistency, and the care you bring to our residents every single day.

11/19/2025

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Congrats to Troy Hoffman on earning our annual The Foundation for Independent Living Inclusion Award this year! We can also count on her dedication and leadership at our monthly crime prevention meetings with this outstanding group.

11/19/2025

Music Therapy really had us reaching for the ceiling. Those high notes weren’t ready for us.

11/18/2025

A great start to the morning. FIL had the privilege of joining the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber for their Economic Forecast and Business Expo. It was a networking event filled with local business owners and community partners. We also had the opportunity to introduce FIL, share our mission, and highlight the individuals we serve. It was an inspiring way to connect with the city. Thank you to the many dedicated people who attended the breakfast. Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce

11/17/2025

What a great start to the morning. A potential family visited FIL to see if our program is the right fit for their loved one. The tour went very well, and we’re excited to meet the potential resident during their next visit. Let’s go, FIL!

11/16/2025

Art is expression. For Brad, it isn’t about making it, it’s about how it makes you feel. Art slows life down and says things people don’t always know how to say. A painting, a photo, a song… each one hits in its own way. Brad loves art because it’s real. It’s honest. It lets you connect without forcing the words out. Through art, there’s always another way to feel understood.

11/14/2025

JD, aka Tiger Welsh, placed first in Special Olympics golf, and you know what that means: Tiger Welsh is going to States.

JD mentioned how nervous he was at first because the competition was stiff, but with some solid focus, the rest is history. He said he was shocked that he won, but we all know he had it in him.

Congrats, JD, on going to States and bringing home the gold. Look at that swing!!