Friendship Circle of Michigan

Friendship Circle of Michigan Friendship Circle is affiliated with Chabad Lubavitch.
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Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to the families of children with special needs as well as to individuals and families struggling with addiction, isolation, and other crises.

10/30/2025

When teachers bring their classes to Elkus Village, they get to see their students do things they've never done before.

That might be ordering a drink at the cafe, making an appointment at the salon, or managing their real money when deciding what to purchase, all in a safe, hands-on environment.

We're so thankful for the dedicated special education teachers in our community, and we love being part of making these experiences accessible to everyone.

Want to volunteer or visit? Comment VILLAGE! 👋

10/29/2025

Friendship = Pure Joy

We won't stop until every single child with special needs gets to experience the joy of Friendship. Double tap if you're with us ❤️

10/28/2025

Our teens hit up the movie theater at Elkus Village (our realistic town where people with special needs can practice life skills) this week!

This fabulous program brings participants and volunteers together for weekly community outings to engage in social and recreational activities, giving teens a space to bond with their peers, practice social interactions with community members, learn life skills, and have fun!

What movie should we watch next?

10/26/2025

Quick spotlight on our Efshar Circle, a program that provides Hebrew and Judaic education for children with special needs, because everyone deserves access to their heritage!

Teachers focus on engaging the child’s sense of Jewish identity through exciting, hands-on learning, like using taffy to fill Hebrew letters right here.

Each student is paired one-on-one with a volunteer to help them learn at their own pace, level, and learning style.

DM to volunteer or inquire about this program for your child.

10/24/2025

Don’t tone yourself down

Be all of who you are 🥰

10/23/2025

We have dozens of diverse programs for individuals with special needs, but they're all the same in their why.

We're moving people from isolation to community by revealing their shining souls.

The less we focus on the external differences, the more we focus on what's inside of each of us, the more we bring out the best in each of us and create a community where everyone matters, contributes, and is celebrated!

People with special needs want to work, are capable of working, and make your workplace better! Share your fav quote to ...
10/22/2025

People with special needs want to work, are capable of working, and make your workplace better!

Share your fav quote to help celebrate disability employment month 🙌

10/21/2025

Every single person in our vocational program wants to learn, grow, contribute, and become as independent as possible.

They want to show themselves and the world what they're capable of.

They're discovering what it means to be part of a team, to contribute something meaningful, to show up for a community that needs them.

They're learning that their work matters. That they matter.

Every little win and skills mastered? It's one step closer to the independence they're reaching for. One step closer to meaningful employment. One step closer to feeling the pride of being needed, valued, and essential.

This is what belonging feels like. 💙

10/20/2025

81 Michigan schools are scheduled to visit the Elkus village this school year, with 3,290 students already booked to visit!

And just in time, since we’ve been adding and improving nonstop:)

The Lessons for Life program at Friendship Circle of Michigan is a specialized life skills initiative serving students with a wide range of special needs. Located within the fully interactive Elkus Village, the program simulates real-world environments such as banks, cafés, hair salons, movie theaters, and doctor offices, where students can safely practice essential life and social skills.

Each lesson is customized to support individual education goals (IEPs) and is delivered in collaboration with educators and trained volunteers.

Our goal is to foster independence, confidence, and community readiness in every student we serve.

10/19/2025

Right now, teens are choosing to spend their Sunday creating friendships with special needs peers enriching the lives of everyone involved.

Tag a teen who you think should check out our programs 😍

10/17/2025

Our staff absolutely rocked redoing all of our visual supports at the bakery for our special trainees 🙌

We have really capable trainees, but many of them struggle with their memory or retaining all the step by step instructions.
Even though they can learn the skill to roll out the challah or use a knife, our visuals break down tasks in a manageable way that they can follow.

None of us want to be at work feeling like, "I don't know what I'm doing. I have to ask my boss again even though I've done this three times."

It creates anxiety. It affects our confidence. It makes us feel like we don't belong.

But when we can empower them and give them the tools to problem-solve, it takes away that dependency and teaches resourcefulness, a really vital work skill.

Everyone, including our participants, crave independence and this helps them achieve that one step at a time!

Address

6892 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield Township, MI
48322

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12487887878

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Friendship Circle, a non-profit founded in 1994, provides assistance and support to the families of children and adults with special needs as well as to individuals and families struggling with addiction, isolation, and other crises. Friendship Circle is affiliated with Chabad Lubavitch.