

March 10, 2026
Make plans now to be part of Amazing Road Rally 39 Burg is the Word, on Sunday Oct. 4. Often described as a “scavenger hunt in a car,” Road Rally benefits the Charles Lea Center...

March 5, 2026
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of 10 new homes designed to support independence and community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities On Friday...

March 4, 2026
Meet Maria Arroyo , who has been part of the Charles Lea Center for more than 7½ years , serving as a Bilingual Case Manager with HASCI . She values the collaborative culture wit...

February 27, 2026
The Charles Lea Center is proud to celebrate Gabby on her graduation from the MAPS program in Tennessee. While she will be greatly missed, we are incredibly proud of all she has a...

February 25, 2026
Meet C’Kala Humes, an Innovation Coordinator in Tennessee, who will celebrate three years with the Charles Lea Center next month. In their role, C’Kala is passionate about suppo...

February 18, 2026
Meet Chasidy Ford, who has been a valued member of the Charles Lea Center team for 2½ years, serving as a Registered Behavior Therapist. She finds the greatest fulfillment in her ...

February 12, 2026
The beloved Kiwanis Pancake Supper is flipping its final stack this spring — and the community is invited to be part of this special milestone. The Annual Kiwanis Pancake Supper ...

February 11, 2026
Meet Latasha Gentry, who will celebrate her five-year anniversary with the Charles Lea Center this June. She is passionate about making a daily difference for the individuals she ...

February 4, 2026
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...

January 21, 2026
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...

January 13, 2026
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...

January 13, 2026
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...

December 26, 2025
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...

December 15, 2025
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...

December 15, 2025
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 ...

December 15, 2025
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 ...

December 15, 2025
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...

October 27, 2025
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...

October 13, 2025
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...

October 13, 2025
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...