In Our Own Voices

Our community is built on the strength, resilience, and unique journeys of the people we serve. Read on to meet some of our members, learn their stories and gain insight into how their worlds have expanded since moving into one of our communities.

Mike

“What’s great about living on my own? I come and go as I please. And I have better access to grocery stores and the mall and things like that. I used to always take an Uber, but now I can walk or take Metro.”

“I see my parents once or twice a month. They help me with stuff or we just visit with each other. I no longer have to depend on them as much. I think it was hard for them when I moved out, but they’re also happy for me.”

Nirika

“When I got to The Ovation, it was more people than I had ever seen before. But it feels more comfortable now. And I feel like I have grown and changed.”

“I have a live-in aide, but I still get to do more for myself.”

Chloe & Peter

Fiancés Chloe and Pete recently moved into their own cozy apartment at The Cadence and are planning their wedding for sometime in 2026. It’s our first OSG wedding and we couldn’t be happier for them!

The couple love attending OSG events, particularly the walks, dinner clubs and trivia nights. Both have part-time jobs that they thoroughly enjoy – in fact they met at Culpepper Garden where Pete still works.

Chloe is hoping to one day become a “chef at a restaurant and make fabulous dinners and desserts”.