ABOUT TLCWe work to change the lives of those who need it most.

Transitions Life Center is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to provide a safe, caring and enriching community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Transitions Life Center, we provide our members opportunities to strengthen their independence, build friendships, expand their world, and grow in faith.
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Vision

Transitions Life Center is committed to building a community of acceptance where adults with physical and mental disabilities can live safe, caring and enriching lives. We will strive to serve these individuals in ways that help them to realize their full potential, while creating the least restrictive environment possible to foster the growth of each individual.

Mission

Transitions Life Center is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to provide a safe, caring and enriching community for intellectually disabled adults.

Who We Are

TLC is a nonprofit organization made up of parents, family members, educators and people from your community, dedicated to improving the lives of adults with special needs. Our funding sources are private and individual donations, grants, fundraisers, and community contributions.

What We Offer

We will provide young adults a community center that will have structured continuing education in life skills, social skills and recreational activities. Our long term goal is to provide a residential facility with all levels of assistance, a place where they can live meaningful productive lives despite their challenges.

Who We Serve

Services will be offered to post graduate young adults with special needs living in Marion and the surrounding counties. All applicants will be evaluated and selected for specific programs based on their individual needs.

TLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, handicap or disability, or any other category protected by law.

 

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Darren Ritch

CEO, JDR Leadership Coaching

Board President

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Linda Paglia

Payroll, Accounts Payable, & HR Specialist at Inter County Recycling

Co-Founder & Board VP

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Michael Paglia

Owner of Inter County Recycling

Co-Founder & Board Director

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Michael D. Paglia

Owner, Florida Express Environmental

Board Treasurer

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Carmen Maines

Former foundation president, and Retired Speech Pathologist

Board Director

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Rodney K. Rogers, S.P.M.

President of Rogers Engineering

Board Director

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Michelle Stone

Marion County Commissioner, District 5

Board Director

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Reverand Eric Cummings

Reverend & Marion County School Board Member, District 3

Board Director

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Will Harris

Attorney

Board Director

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Roy Hilgenfeldt

Market President, Renasant Bank

Board Director

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James Hilty, Sr.

City of Ocala Councilmember, District 5

Board Director

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Charles Sands

President, Kosan Associates

Board Director

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William Taylor

President, Combined Insurance Services

Board Director

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Patricia Schmaltz

Executive Vice President, Acrisure

Secretary

See HowWe've Grown

2012

Incorporated and Nonprofit Established

2013

First TLC camp held for one week over the Summer. It was completely run by volunteers and free of charge for attendees.

2015

After 20 years of running Special Kids Inc., a 501(c)(3), Billy and Marion Kraft found it was time to retire. They chose to donate the remaining proceedings ($45,000) of their very special organization to TLC

2015

November 3rd - The City of Ocala approved 22 acres of land in west Ocala to the future campus of TLC

2017

$600,000 was awarded to TLC by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners through a Community Development Block Grant with HUD funding. This grant will contribute toward phase 1 of the new campus.

2018

September 6th - TLC broke ground for the Community Center. To date, about $1.2M grant money, cash donations, and in-kind materials have been donated to the project.

2019

September 30th - Completion and move in to the Community Center!

2020

January 31st - Opening of the Carmen and Carlos Pascual Community Center!

2021

April - Began UF Occupational Therapy Department partnership and Capstone student internships at TLC

2021

November - With help from a Community Development Block Grant, TLC opens the pavilion and fitness center to our members.

2021

November - Received a grant from the Marion County Board of County Commissioners office to construct a basketball court. These funds, with financial assistance from The Jeep Club, will allow members to play basketball and other fitness-related activities.

2022

February – The TLC Coffee Cart made its first debut in the community at Crippen & Company.

2022

July – Community Navigator position was established in partnership with the United Way of Marion County and Marion County Hospital Districtto provide resources for the community.

2022

September – TLC purchased a bus for transporting members on field trips and community outings!

2023

January – The greenhouse and Vertigro system is up and running and will grow a nice bumper crop of greens!

2023

March – TLC received Proclamation from the Marion County Commissioner’s office recognizing Developmental Disability Awareness Month.

2023

June – TLC awarded $1,800,000.00 by the State of Florida State Appropriations funds to renovate and expand the Carmen & Carlos Pascual Community Center to double the size of the building!

2023

September – TLC raised over $80,000 in the annual Give For Marion campaign and earned recognition as the “#1 in Donors and Donations in the Large Non-profit Category!” for Marion County.
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    Donations to Transitions Life Center allow us to continue our mission to provide a safe, caring, and enriching community to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.  Your donation means we can offer financial assistance to qualifying families, hire and train a caring staff, provide engaging activities, & offer the personal care our members and their families rely on.  Any family caring for a special needs individual will share with you the challenges each day poses.  Knowing they have a place where their loved one is safe, happy and well cared for makes each day that much better!  Thank you for making this a possibility!!

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