Your generosity fuels our mission and transforms lives.
Thank you for enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities so they can experience life’s possibilities!
Your generosity has transformed dreams into realities, empowering CEL members to reach new heights of independence, self-expression, belonging, and fulfillment.
What CEL Members Say…
I love coming to CEL and Catalyst. I get to see my friends and have fun. In Catalyst, I learned how to advocate for myself and that’s important.
I like coming to CEL on Saturdays because we play games. I love when we play Apples to Apples, it’s my favorite.
I like working on goals with staff. They appreciate that I want to get better and stronger, and they help me
I feel satisfied when I volunteer in the community because I know I have done a good thing.
I like the work I get to do at Pet Factory. It makes me feel energized and awesome and hardworking.
Impact by the Numbers
Human Connection
Creating inclusive environments
Through CEL’s large variety of social and recreational programs, people with developmental disabilities are valued and included, have opportunities to build friendships, and take a more active role in their community.
Resilience & Independence
Building networks of support and resources
CEL offers critical programs that offer opportunities, build life skills, and create networks of support for teens, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities and their families. This enables our members to secure meaningful employment, improve their mental health, and live their best lives while pursuing and achieving their personal definition of success.
Art & Self-Expression
Freedom to Be Yourself
Members share their hearts and souls in ways that are not limited by language or words. Through art, dance, music, and other creative outlets, members freely express themselves and experience connection.
Your support gives people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience life’s possibilities through CEL programs. Thank you.
You belong at CEL!
Programs are centered on YOU! Choose from a wide range of social, recreational, and educational enrichment programs available seven days a week. Check out our program guide and learn how to get started today!
Enrich lives today!
Your donation will transform and enrich the lives of our members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.