COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER

The first home built by BrickWays in 1978, the CLC was initially designed to be a 16 bed adult foster care home for adults with developmental disabilities. MSHDA (Michigan State Housing Development Authority) funded the cost of the building through low interest loans and HUD (US Housing and Urban Development) provided subsidies for serving adults with very low incomes.

A major overhaul of the CLC was completed in 2016. The CLC now features 8 fully remodeled efficiency apartments. Each apartment has a kitchen area with a full size refrigerator, double sink, microwave, studio dining table, chairs, and a private bathroom. No supervision is provided in this independent living option. A live-in staff person provides basic housing maintenance. A community meal is provided one night a week to encourage socialization.

A lower-level multipurpose room was added in 2016 with help from Troy and Tamara Broad. This space is offered to nonprofits and educational programs free of charge. The large room can be used as an open space for exercise or with table and chairs for meetings, events, or other activities. Lower-level wheelchair access is a planned future improvement.