04/24/2026
April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week! Thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who make an impact on the lives of our residents every single day. This week, we want to highlight the incredible Clay and Debbie Setzer, who have been active members of the Noah Homes community since 2017. The two of them have contributed thousands of hours of their own time as volunteers, and were key individuals in the development, security, and set-up of our Enchanted Village light display.
In 2021, Debra was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease, a terminal illness, and the urgency of finding their daughter, Alexia, was undeniable. The wait for placement at Noah Homes is real, sometimes taking years. Families know this going in. But Clay and Debra kept moving forward, and when a spot opened in 2025, they said yes without hesitation.
For families still searching, still carrying that inner worry of what will happen to their loved ones when they are gone, Clay's message is simple: Don't stop looking. Go investigate. Get involved. He and Debra spent years making sure that what they saw at Noah Homes was real. It was, and then some.
Read their story on the Noah Homes blog: https://www.noahhomes.org/blog/a-forever-home
Interested in volunteering and making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Learn more: https://www.noahhomes.org/volunteer
Hear from Noah Homes parent and long-time volunteer Clay Setzer as he shares the heartfelt journey he and his wife undertook to secure a permanent, loving home for their daughter Alexia. Clay’s story traces the challenges they faced, the moments of uncertainty and relief, and the compassionate sup...
