Charles Lea Center - Enhancing Lives. Encouraging Dreams.

Meet Marion Holland, who celebrates his 21-year anniversary with the Charles Lea Center this month! 🎉 Marion, who is Assistant Director of Supportive Housing, says his dedicatio...

Meet Suzanne O’Brien, who will celebrate 10 years with the Charles Lea Center this March. As our Health and Wellness Coordinator, Suzanne supports individuals and employees throug...

Powered by the Charles Lea Center mission of empowerment, inclusion, and independence . Introducing WheeLea, the Charles Lea Center’s turbo-powered digital guide! Born fr...

Meet Isaac Bishop, our Director of Information Technology at the Charles Lea Center who has played a key role in ensuring the technology that supports our mission operates seamles...

The week of Christmas the Charles Lea Center was filled with laughter, frosting, and festive fun during a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest that brought individuals served and s...

Meet Sheriel Peeler ... Sheriel is celebrating 29 years of dedicated service at the Charles Lea Center, serving as our Awareness Prevention & Reporting (APR) Coordinator. Thro...

Meet Jenny Gray ... Jenny has been a dedicated member of the Charles Lea Center for more than 23 years, serving as a Direct Support Professional with heart, compassion, and ...

Meet William Parrish ... William has been a valued member of the Charles Lea Center for eight years, serving as an Enclave Supervisor and trusted leader. Known for his strong ...

Meet Angie Smith ... Angie, our Supportive Housing Property Consultant, will celebrate three years with the Charles Lea Center in January 2026. Angie is deeply motivated by th...

Staff Spotlight: Gloria Porter Person-Centered Planner | Nearly 10 Years of Service Meet Gloria Porter , a dedicated Person-Centered Planner who will celebrate 10 years with...

60 years of making a difference! Looking back through the years, we have so many special memories to celebrate. And here’s one that stands out ... when the Charles Lea Ce...

At the Charles Lea Center, we’re proud to recognize that mental health matters every single day! Mental Health First Aid training classes are taught by our WeCare Health & Wellnes...

Meet Tia Perry: Overnight Monitor | Family-First | Music, Legos & Reading Fan Meet Tia Perry , an Overnight Monitor at the Charles Lea Center in Wilmington, NC. For the past y...

Meet our newest Board Member, Andy Peake! Andy is no stranger to the Charles Lea Center as he previously served as Board Chairman, and his passion for our mission has inspired...

We're excited to welcome three new members to the 2025–2026 Charles Lea Center Board of Directors! Throughout August, we’ll be introducing each of them right here. We’re grateful...

elebrating 60 Years of Impact! Today kicks off a truly momentous celebration - 60 incredible years of the Charles Lea Center empowering lives and providing innovative, comp...

Did you know the Charles Lea Center’s story started in a small building on North Forest Street in Spartanburg? In 1965, the Spartanburg School for Handicapped Children was part ...

We're excited to welcome three new members to the 2025–2026 Charles Lea Center Board of Directors! Throughout August, we’ll be introducing each of them right here. We’re gratefu...