Friends for Life

Friends for Life

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Areas of Service: Guardianship, Money Management, Independent Living and Quality of Life Programs, Life Skills Training & Adult Day Care.

Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) charity
that provides support systems and services that empower seniors and people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible all over Texas.

Photos from Waco Six Shooters Granny Basketball Team 's post 09/18/2026
Photos from Friends for Life's post 09/17/2026

🚨 URGENT VOLUNTEER NEED β€” TOMORROW! 🚨

We are looking for a few wonderful volunteers to help with the Diamond Diva Pageant tomorrow from approximately 9 AM–1 PM at Crestview Church of Christ in Waco. πŸ’ŽπŸ‘‘

Volunteers are especially needed to help:
πŸ“Έ Take photos
πŸ’„ Do makeup
πŸ’‡β€β™€οΈ Style hair

This is such a special opportunity to help make these incredible senior women feel celebrated, beautiful, and loved on their big day! πŸ’•

Interested in volunteering? Please text Lisa Smith at (254) 534-2938 as soon as possible.

πŸŽ₯ MEDIA NEEDED: We are also looking for local media outlets interested in covering the Diamond Diva Pageant. If you or someone you know works in TV, radio, newspaper, digital media, or community news, we would love to connect!

Please share this post to help us find volunteers and media coverage for tomorrow! πŸ’Ž

Photos from Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing's post 09/17/2026
09/17/2026

πŸ“£ We’re hiring at Friends for Life!

Our Adult Day Center is looking for caring, dependable CNAs and PRN staff to join our team and help support adults with disabilities and seniors in a welcoming, engaging environment. ❀️

Responsibilities may include assisting with personal care, taking vital signs, and encouraging clients to participate in activities throughout the day.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in someone’s day, we’d love to hear from you!

πŸ‘‰ Apply today at FriendsForLife.org/careers

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who may be a great fit!

09/16/2026

🌳 A little sunshine, fresh air, and time together can make a big difference. πŸ’›

A group of participants from our Adult Day Care program recently enjoyed a field trip picnic day, giving them a chance to get out, enjoy a change of scenery, and spend time together outside of their usual routine.

Friends for Life’s Adult Day Care program provides a safe, welcoming place for adults who may need extra support during the day. Through activities, socialization, meals, and caring supervision, participants can stay engaged, connected, and active.

Field trips like this are an important part of the experience. They offer opportunities for social interaction, recreation, independence, new experiences, and simple moments of joy β€” all while helping participants stay connected to the community around them.

Sometimes the best days are the simple ones: good food, good company, and a little time outdoors. πŸ’›

09/14/2026

πŸ’› Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to support Friends for Life at our Kendra Gives Back fundraiser! We’re so grateful for everyone who stopped by, shopped, and helped make the event special.

If you weren’t able to make it in-store, it’s not too late to support Friends for Life β€” and get a head start on your Christmas shopping! 🎁✨

Shop online through midnight tonight at kendrascott.com and use code GIVEBACK-MMBWG at checkout. A portion of your purchase will benefit Friends for Life and help us continue supporting seniors and people with disabilities in our community.

πŸ›οΈ Shop online. Give back. Get ahead on holiday shopping.

Thank you for supporting Friends for Life! πŸ’›

09/13/2026

πŸŽ‰ Today’s the day β€” shop for a cause with Friends for Life! πŸ’›

Join us at Kendra Scott in Waco for a Kendra Gives Back Fundraiser benefiting Friends for Life.

πŸ“ Kendra Scott – Waco
πŸ• 12:00–2:00 PM
πŸ“… Sunday, September 13
πŸ›οΈ 20% of your purchase will benefit Friends for Life when you mention Friends for Life at checkout.

Your purchase helps support programs and services that empower seniors and people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.

πŸ’» Can’t make it to the store?
You can still give back! Shop online today and tomorrow using code GIVEBACK-MMBWG at checkout.

Treat yourself, find a gift, and make your shopping mean a little more. πŸ’›

09/12/2026

πŸ’› TOMORROW! Come shop with purpose and support Friends for Life!

Join us at Kendra Scott in Waco tomorrow, Sunday, September 13, from 12:00–2:00 PM for a special Kendra Gives Back Fundraiser.

πŸ›οΈ 20% of your purchase will benefit Friends for Life when you mention us at checkout.

Every purchase helps support our mission of empowering seniors and people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.

πŸ“ Kendra Scott – Central Texas Marketplace - 2436 W Loop 340, Suite A4
Waco, TX 76711
πŸ•› 12:00–2:00 PM

πŸ’» Can’t join us in person? Shop online using code GIVEBACK-MMBWG and your purchase can still give back.

Come find something you love and support a great cause at the same time. πŸ’›

09/11/2026

🏐❀️ A big thank you to Malakoff High School Volleyball!

We are so grateful to the Malakoff High School Volleyball team for taking the time to decorate beautiful bags, bookmarks, and greeting cards for Friends for Life!

Your creativity, kindness, and hard work will help bring a little extra joy to the seniors and adults with disabilities we serve. Small acts of kindness like these can make such a meaningful difference. πŸ’›

Thank you again for doing such a wonderful job and for choosing to give back to others in such a thoughtful way!

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5000 Lakewood Drive
Waco, TX
76710

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm