‘No Limits’ social engagement kickoff set for Aug. 12
The “No Limits” social engagement group will host a barbecue with outdoor games from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Family Life Center at Second Baptist Church of Clinton, 777 Public Safety Lane.
This event marks the start of the group’s second year.
The “No Limits” Foundation, started about 10 years ago, provides academic and financial support for students with mild developmental delays and mild physical limitations. It’s intended to help them attend community college, learn a trade and work toward independent living.
In 2024, the foundation launched the social engagement group, which meets each Tuesday from mid-August through the end of May.
Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. and include activities such as group outings, dinners and bowling. The program is privately funded, free to participants and includes a meal.
These activities help members develop and maintain meaningful relationships.
Adults in this demographic often face loneliness after high school, and the social engagement program allows them to build friendships and enjoy social interaction.
About 45 members currently participate.
Those interested in joining may contact board member Dail R. Cantrell at 865-457-9100, or visit nolimitsfound.org.
Melanie Stanley, an advocacy specialist with the Emory Valley Center, will attend Aug. 12 to discuss the Koinoia Foundation’s “We Adapt” program, which will work alongside the “No Limits” Foundation.
Stanley has been a longtime advocate in Anderson County and is leading efforts to coordinate self-advocacy programs in the Knoxville area.
The public is encouraged to share this information with families who have adults facing developmental delays or mild physical restrictions and to attend the Aug. 12 event.
