🎄It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here and we’re loving every twinkling minute! ✨

This month we’re celebrating joy, connection, and the incredible people with disabilities who make our community shine even brighter.
There’s real magic in the season … and we’re soaking it all in. ❄️❤️
Wishing you warmth, welcome & wonder all December long! 💚

#WeAreCharlesLea #60YearsOfCaring #ChristmasMagic
5 days ago, Charles Lea Center
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Charles Lea Center!🦃
Today, we pause with full hearts to give thanks for the incredible people who make our mission possible which includes those we support, our dedicated staff, families, and the community that stands with us every day.
Thank you for being part of our CLC family!
Wishing you a holiday filled with love and gratitude. 🍁
We are thankful for you.💚

#wearecharleslea #60yearsofcharing #Thanksgiving #thankfulheart
10 days ago, Charles Lea Center
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🌿 Exciting things are happening at the CLC Nature Preserve at Lake Blalock! 🌅

Every week brings new progress, and we are thrilled to see this beautiful space becoming a reality right before our eyes.
We cannot wait until it’s complete and we’re even more excited for the meaningful experiences this space will offer to the people we support as well as the Spartanburg community.
Stay tuned … the best is yet to come. 💚🌳💚

#WeareCharleLea #60yearsofcaring #CLCCommunity #CLCOutdoors #LakeBlalock #NaturePreserve #ProgressUpdate #ComingSoon
16 days ago, Charles Lea Center
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💎 Denim & Diamonds Homecoming Dance 💎

What a sparkling morning at the CLC! 🤠✨ Our Denim & Diamonds Homecoming Dance was filled with smiles, music, dancing, and so much joy.
This event brought everyone together to celebrate in true CLC style complete with cowboy hats for our Homecoming Kings and Queens, plenty of refreshments, and amazing volunteer support.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff who went above and beyond to make the space shine and ensure every detail was perfect. Your hard work and spirit made this event such a success!
It’s moments like these that truly show what makes the Charles Lea Center so special and how we try to put a little fun, community, and care in everything we do. 💚

#WeareCharleslea #60yearsofcaring #DenimAndDiamonds #HomecomingDance #CLCFamily #WhatMakesCLCShine
23 days ago, Charles Lea Center
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🎉💚 What a celebration! 💚🎉

Our Annual Meeting was truly special this year as we celebrated 60 years of caring, innovation, and inspiration! ✨

We were honored to have South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette join us for the occasion! Thank you for celebrating with us! 🙌

A huge congratulations to our award winners:
🏆 Suann Mason, recipient of the Lee S. Poole Award
👏 Paul Pruitt, honored with the You Made a Difference Award

We’re so proud of the many people we serve who participated in the program as their voices and talents made the day shine even brighter! 🌟

And of course, a big THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and everyone who joined us for a wonderful luncheon and celebration. Here’s to 60 years of making a difference and to many more ahead! 💚💫💚

#WeareCharlesLea #60YearsOfCaring #CommunityStrong #InspirationInAction #TogetherWeThrive
about 1 month ago, Charles Lea Center
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Spooky season looks good on us! 👻
Halloween is one of our favorite days at the Charles Lea Center, and our staff and individuals served didn’t disappoint. Costumes, creativity, and smiles everywhere!
We sure know how to make Halloween spook-tacular! 🎃

#weareCharesLea #60yearsofcaring #HalloweenFun #SpookySeason #HappyHalloween!
about 1 month ago, Charles Lea Center
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🎤✨ We’ve Got Talent, and lots of it! 🎶💃🕺

Our annual Talent Show was a showstopper full of music, dancing, and big smiles! The amazing men and women who performed worked so hard to bring their acts to life — and wow, did they shine! 🌟

A huge shoutout to our dedicated staff who made every detail perfect and to The Bridge Church of the Carolinas for your incredible assistance and sharing your beautiful space with us. 💚

It was a day to remember full of laughter, applause, and pure joy!

#WeAreCharlesLea #TheCharlesLeaDifference #60yearsofcariing #WeHaveTalent #TalentShow #CLCProud
about 1 month ago, Charles Lea Center
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🎉 Today, we’re celebrating us! 🎉

On this date in 1971, the Charles Lea Center officially opened its doors with a community-wide celebration that marked the beginning of a legacy built on care, innovation, and inspiration.

At that time, the CLC served as a comprehensive hub for evaluation, education, treatment, and rehabilitation for children and adults with disabilities. With 89 staff members, an operating budget of $543,000, and services reaching over 1,700 people, it was a remarkable start!

During the dedication ceremony, South Carolina Governor John West shared words that still inspire us today:

“Hopefully the time is here when we need not tell a child that his turn for opportunity must await until there is a place for him… I hope that we can remove the words despair and frustration and replace them with words of hope and promise.”

Since that day, the Charles Lea Center has continued to grow by expanding both the depth and reach of our services to three states and more than 3000 people served.. We are proud of how far we’ve come and deeply grateful for the people, past and present, who have made it all possible. 💚 💚 💚

#wearecharleslea #60yearsofcaring #CharlesLeaCenter #Celebrating60Years #HopeAndPromise #CommunityStrong
about 1 month ago, Charles Lea Center
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☀️ What a beautiful morning to get outside and get moving! 💚

Our WeCare Health & Wellness Clinic staff and individuals who receive services at the Charles Lea Center enjoyed a fun walk along the Mary Black Rail Trail, soaking up the sunshine, fresh air, and terrific company. 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️
There’s nothing like a little exercise and laughter to make a good day GREAT! 🌿✨

#weareCharlesLea #60yearsofcaring #GetOutside #HealthyLiving #WeLoveOurCommunity!
about 2 months ago, Charles Lea Center
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Man walking on the Rail Trail
Man walking on the Rail Trail
💚 Happy National Case Management Week! 💚

This week, we celebrate the incredible Case Managers at the Charles Lea Center who are compassionate professionals that dedicate their time, hearts, and expertise to guiding journeys and changing lives. 🌟
Our Case Managers go above and beyond to help individuals navigate challenges, coordinate care, and connect with the right resources to support their medical, social, and financial needs. Their commitment ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive.
Thank you for everything you do! Your impact reaches far beyond what words can express! 💚👏 💚

#WeareCharlesLea #60yearsofcaring #NationalCaseManagementWeek #ThankYou #TeamCLC #CompassionInAction #CaseManagementWeek2025
about 2 months ago, Pam Prevatte
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🍂 Nothing says fall like a trip to Strawberry Hill! 🍓✨

We recently enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors, soaking up the sunshine, exploring and making the most of the season. There’s nothing better than fresh air, friendly faces, and a community that welcomes everyone with open arms.

#WeareCharleslea #60daysofcaring #CommunityConnections #FallFun #StrawberryHill #InclusionInAction #BeautifulFallDaysaretheBest!
about 2 months ago, Charles Lea Center
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People outside at Strawberry Hill
👻🦇 Scary season is in full swing at the Charles Lea Center! Our crafty crew has been busy making bats and spreading Halloween cheer. We think these creations are spook-tacular! 💚🎨💚#weareCharlesLea #60yearsofcaring #CLCHalloween #SpookySeason
about 2 months ago, Charles Lea Center
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📣Taking Innovation Nationwide!
The Charles Lea Center’s impact doesn’t stop in South Carolina, North Carolina, and
Tennessee. Our incredible Assistive Technology team consults with providers across
the country, sharing the tools and strategies that help people live more independently.
We’re so proud of their dedication and their mission to empower others through
technology. 💚
60YearsStong #TheCharlesLeaDifference #AssistiveTechnology #IndependentLiving
#CharlesLeaCenter #InclusionMatters #InnovationInAction #BeyondBoundaries
3 months ago, Charles Lea Center
Map of The Charles Lea Center's National Reach