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“I heard about you guys,” the woman announced distastefully. “You say you train and employ people with disabilities. But I’m looking at the baristas and I don’t see one person with a disability! Everyone looks normal”.
The Pursuit of Normal“I heard about you guys,” the woman announced distastefully. “You say you train and employ people with disabil
The Mental Health Crisis System is Broken – We Can Fix ItMary Kay Battaglia, Executive Director NAMI Wisconsin
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When Rachel Met Jonathan: A Match Made at FCFriendship Circle (FC) is all about making connections. Creating couples is not part of our mission, but ten y
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ADRC: A Hidden Gem of ServicesWisconsin has its share of well-kept secrets but we’re shining a light on one organization serving families th
How Our Employment Training Program WorksAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly three-fourths of people with disabilities were not part of
Non-Discrimination Policy“The Friendship Circle does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gend
E.T.P. Spotlight: Caleb GriswoldCaleb Griswold is a recent graduate of the Friendship Circle Employee Training Program. With his trademark lim
Upcoming Classes at the Art StudioAt Friendship Art Studio we welcome artists of all ages and abilities.
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Vision & Mission - The Friendship Circle of WisconsinOur vision: To create a Wisconsin where all individuals, regardless of ability, are accepted, empowered, and c
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Catering for a CauseOur one-of-a-kind North Shore neighborhood Friendship Cafe and Bakery is here to make your next event special 
Cafe & BakeryThe Friendship Café and Bakery – Kosher, Dairy-Free, and Gluten-Friendly Café in Fox Point Welcome to The Frie
Rabbi Levi SteinLevi Stein President and CEO, The Friendship Circle of Wisconsin [email protected]
Pricing and PackagesFree First consultation (about 30 minutes). Initial Assessment: I will gather information about the individual
Meet Your DietitianMy name is Betsy Kimmel, hello! I work at Friendship Circle as a Job Skills Trainer and also I am a Registered
TestimonialsFrom the moment I started working with you, I felt a sense of relief and hope. You took the time to understand
The Circle MagazineWe are so pleased to publish the third issue of The Circle magazine! We hope you will enjoy reading it as much
Crisis Prevention ResourcesKeepSafe Connections are Able, Approachable, and Available to help with suicide. They are trained in suicide i
Become a suicide-alert helper and save lives.SafeTALK is a 4-hour training that prepares participants to become suicide-alert helpers. Individuals who deal
The 2026 UMatter AwardsPresented at “One Thing I Wish You Knew” — November 15, 2026
FC NutritionAre you looking to transform your health and achieve your wellness goals? I am a dedicated and highly qualifie
Teen Leadership BoardThe TLB is for teens who want to step up, make an impact, and grow as leaders while supporting Friendship Circ
UMatter ProgramsThese well-deserving honorees and volunteers have given their hearts and souls to make a real difference in th
Eva Burkart“I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Occupational Therapy seeks to understand a person in their
Betsy Kimmel“What I love most about my job is that I truly get to work one on one with our students over a year long per
Volunteer With UsVolunteering at Friendship Circle offers a deeply rewarding opportunity to support individuals with disabiliti
Open ArtJoin us every Sunday from 1–4 PM for our Open Art Studio at the Friendship Café. Simply stop by the café, purc
ProgramsYear-round social experiences for children and adults with disabilities. Creating meaningful friendships in a 
Wish Y u KnewJoin us as we sit down with teens to have the important conversation about their journey with mental health.
Meet Iris B.Iris is a creative individual who loves to dabble in different mediums, particularly digital art and drawing. 
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Leah SteinMrs. Leah Stein M.S. Sp.ED, born and raised in New York, has been honored to work with individuals with disabi
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