The CALI Project

The CALI Project At CALI, Community Alliance for Lifelong Independence, we coach differently-abled adults in life skills and work with them to integrate into the community

Founded in 2016, CALI is an intensive, two year, goal based, life skill training program that uses an innovative coaching approach in a part-time temporary residential setting known as a CALI Transition Home (CTH). Unlike traditional life skill training programs, CALI provides the opportunity for consumers to transition slowly into the adult world. By coming to a CTH for a portion of each week our

consumers experience what it's like to live on their own with the safety of returning to their familiar environment to practice their new found skills.

There's something about a bonfire that brings people closer — the warmth, the glow, the easy laughter that spills into t...
05/30/2026

There's something about a bonfire that brings people closer — the warmth, the glow, the easy laughter that spills into the night air. And when it's the CALI Crew gathered around it, it becomes something even more special. 🔥🏕

Community isn't just a word we use at CALI— it's something we build, nurture, and celebrate intentionally.

Every gathering like this is a reminder that belonging is a life skill too, and everyone deserves to be a part of something amazing! 💙💙

Independence doesnt look the same for everyone-and that’s exactly what makes it beautiful.✨For some, its cooking a meal ...
05/27/2026

Independence doesnt look the same for everyone-and that’s exactly what makes it beautiful.✨

For some, its cooking a meal for the first time. For others, it’s confidently navigating a new place, managing a morning routine or exploring a new activity. We don’t define what independence should look like, we walk alongside you as you discover it for yourself. 🙌

We believe differently abled adults deserve more than just care. They deserve the chance to grow, lead and live-fully and on their own terms.
Learn more at thecaliproject.org 💙

On this Memorial Day, CALI pauses to honor the brave men and women who gave everything so that we could live freely.To e...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, CALI pauses to honor the brave men and women who gave everything so that we could live freely.

To every fallen hero and the families who carry their memory-thank you. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Today and every day, we honor you. 💙

Nick is out here making the world a little softer- one cat at a time. 😸💙Nick always shows up to feed, care for, and give...
05/22/2026

Nick is out here making the world a little softer- one cat at a time. 😸💙

Nick always shows up to feed, care for, and give love to the cats waiting for their forever homes in the shelter. He just doesn’t show up, he shows up with heart. Volunteering has given Nick a sense of purpose, routine and community that goes far beyond anything we could have planned for him. 💙

This is what independence looks like. This is what CALI is all about. Go Nick!🙌

Something smells amazing, and it’s coming straight from the CALI Kitchen! 🥘Learning to cook is one of the most empowerin...
05/20/2026

Something smells amazing, and it’s coming straight from the CALI Kitchen! 🥘

Learning to cook is one of the most empowering skills a person can have- and our CALI Crew is embracing it with full hearts. From chopping, stirring to seasoning just right, every night's meal is made with skill, love and a whole lot of pride. 💙

Tuesday Dinners bring our community together, and it all starts with the magic happening right here.

Behind every milestone our Crew reaches, there’s a community that refuses to set limits.CALI was built on a simple but p...
05/16/2026

Behind every milestone our Crew reaches, there’s a community that refuses to set limits.
CALI was built on a simple but powerful belief- that differently abled adults are capable of incredible things when given the right tools, support and space to grow. Our programs exist because belief alone is not enough, it takes commitment, training and community. 💙
Head to thecaliproject.org to explore our programs and find how you can take the first step!🙌

Eyes wide, hearts full. There’s a kind of awe that happens when you’re face to face with the wonders of sea life. 🐚🌊🌊The...
05/15/2026

Eyes wide, hearts full. There’s a kind of awe that happens when you’re face to face with the wonders of sea life. 🐚🌊🌊
The colors, the movement, the quiet beauty of creatures thriving in their world. It made us think about💙 how every living thing has it’s own unique way of existing and how beautiful that is. 🐬🐳🌊
It was not just a field trip, it was a reminder to slow down, look around, and appreciate the incredible life that surrounds us, in the ocean, and in each other. 🙌

Dinner is almost ready, and Karley is making sure every detail is just right! 🍽From folding napkins to placing every for...
05/13/2026

Dinner is almost ready, and Karley is making sure every detail is just right! 🍽
From folding napkins to placing every fork in its spot, setting the table is more than a chore- its a life skill, an act of care, and a way of saying “this moment matters”
We love watching our crew take pride in every task, big and small. 💙💙
Bon appetit! 🥗🥘

Before there were coaches or life skills training programs, there were mothers.To every mother who has loved, advocated,...
05/10/2026

Before there were coaches or life skills training programs, there were mothers.

To every mother who has loved, advocated, and cheered for their child with everything they have,today is for YOU.💙

Wishing all the incredible moms a beautiful, restful, joy-filled Mother's Day. We see you. We honor you. We love you. 💐

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