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Build Community
We create welcoming places where individuals with disabilities, caregivers, volunteers, churches, businesses, and neighbors can connect.
West Tennessee
Empower. Include. Inspire.
Creative Abilities is a welcoming nonprofit that brings people of all abilities together through crafts, food, praise, shared activities, friendship, and community support.
What We Do
Connection, belonging, and practical support.
Creative Abilities grew from parents and caregivers supporting one another through the ups and downs of caring for a loved one with disabilities. That spirit of unity continues through programs, friendships, volunteer involvement, and community partnerships.
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Grow Friendships
Shared activities make room for genuine relationships, enjoyment, participation, and meaningful connection.
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Support Families
Our long-term vision includes respite opportunities, day programs, community engagement, and life and job skill development.
Our Vision
A stronger West Tennessee community.
We envision a community where caregivers have access to respite care and meaningful connection, and where individuals with disabilities thrive through day programs, friendships, community participation, and essential life and job skills.
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Respite and caregiver support
Creating practical opportunities for caregivers to rest, connect, and receive support.
Creating practical opportunities for caregivers to rest, connect, and receive support.
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Meaningful friendships
Helping relationships grow through regular, welcoming shared experiences.
Helping relationships grow through regular, welcoming shared experiences.
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Community participation
Encouraging involvement through outings, activities, and local partnerships.
Encouraging involvement through outings, activities, and local partnerships.
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Life and job skills
Working toward opportunities that build confidence, independence, and useful skills.
Working toward opportunities that build confidence, independence, and useful skills.
Current Program
Simple activities. Real connection.
Our current after-school gathering gives participants and volunteers a place to have fun, make friends, and enjoy shared activities together.
Tuesday After-School Gathering
- Playing games
- Arts and crafts
- Singing and dancing
- Meals and snacks
- Watching movies
Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Dyersburg Activities Center
Follows the school calendar year.
Dyersburg Activities Center
Follows the school calendar year.
Volunteer or Partner
Volunteers help create a fun, welcoming environment. We also welcome partnerships with local businesses, churches, nonprofits, and community members.
- Assist with activities and outings
- Provide rotating volunteers
- Host caregiver respite opportunities
- Offer advisory or strategic support
- Help with outreach, fundraising, or development
Help us build a more supportive community.
Volunteer, partner, give, attend an event, or help spread the word. Every form of involvement strengthens the network around individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.
Contact Wendy Smith
Call or text for current program information, volunteer opportunities, partnerships, and giving instructions.
Follow Creative Abilities
Keep up with current activities and announcements on Facebook.