FAQ'S
Guardianship
Guardians serve when a judge determines a person lacks capacity and there is no family member qualified and/or willing to care for them.
Money Managment
With the help of trained volunteers we intercede with creditors, help with budgets, assist with accessing benefits, balance checkbooks, reconcile bank statements and pay bills for our clients.
Independent Living
Friends for Life (FFL) oversees volunteers who help the elderly and people with disabilities continue to live in their own homes. Volunteers help by doing anything clients are no longer able to do for themselves. These duties include thing everything from yard work to minor household repairs and taking clients to their doctors appointments.
Quality of Life
We have dozens of programs to let clients know how special they are throughout the year. These programs include: Adopt a Grandparent, Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visiting, Reading to the Blind or Visually Impaired, Gifts for Grannies & Grandpas, too, Friends for Thanksgiving, Gift Making & Craft, Programs, Pen Pals, Clown Ministry, Puppet Ministry, Pet Program, Music & Art, Entertainment and Birthday Cards
Intergenerational Programs
We have created dozens of intergenerational programs where adults and children can come together to learn from each other and love one another.
Adult Day Care
FFL operates an adult day care center located at 5000 Lakewood in Waco. The day care is in the Meyer Family Intergenerational Center and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The day care provides a safe environment, for the elderly, nursing care, personal care, meals, transportation and fun activities for their clients.
What programs/services does Friends for Life offer?
How can I volunteer with Friends for Life?
How can I donate to Friends for Life?
You can complete a volunteer application online or come into one of FFL the offices. For more information call 254-772-7600, or visit friendsforlife.org
Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) charity and your gifts are tax deductible. You can donate online, by mail or in person at one of the Friends for Life offices. For more information call 254-772-7600, or visit friendsforlife.org.