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A Place Where
Everyone Belongs

Building a welcoming community where adults with

disabilities create friendships, discover new interests,

and experience true belonging throughout Carroll County.

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"Around here, there's always room for one more friend."💙

♡ Inspired by Taylor's life.  Driven by love.  Built for inclusion.

👥 300+ Community Members

🩵 Free & Low-Cost Programs
Creating opportunities.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities
Make a difference in someone's life.

❤️ Meaningful Friendships
Building connections that last.

🎨 Inclusive Activities Year-Round   🤝 Meaningful Friendships   💙 Creating Inclusive  Opportunities

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Welcome to Taylor's Place, where life is filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments with friends. Join us in creating beautiful memories together! ❤️

"Taylor's Place is a continuation of my daughter's kindness.  Taylor believed deeply in friendship and belonging and we are building a welcoming space where adults with disabilities can gather, connect, and truly feel at home.  Each smile we create will carry Taylor's spirit and memory!"​

-Christie Timmons, Founder of Taylor's Place

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    Who We Are

Taylor's Place was created to continue Taylor Chaffin's dream of bringing people together through friendship, kindness, and belonging.  We are an  inclusive community created in memory of Taylor Chaffin, a young woman who longed for connection and worked to bring it to others through a small group she called the Shooting Stars.

Today, we carry her spirit forward by creating opportunities for adults with disabilities to gather, participate in meaningful activities and build lasting friendships in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We operate using a bring-your-own-caregiver model to ensure the safety and dignity for all participants.

Taylor's Place is a non-profit and relies on donations and sponsorships to keep events free to low cost for participants.

What We Do

  • ​Host Inclusive social gatherings and clubs

  • Create meaningful connections between adults and families

  • Build a supportive, welcoming community

Taylor, an adult with a disability and creator of Taylor's Place in Carroll County, MD
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Current Programs

  • Art Club - A creative space where members connect and paint, craft, and express themselves in a supportive environment.

  • Book Club - A relaxed group focused on shared reading, conversation, and connection.

  • Community Gatherings - Social opportunities that bring adults with disabilities, caregivers, friends, and families together in the community.

  • Lunch Bunch - Casual gatherings at local restaurants to build friendships and practice social skills.

  • Bowling Group - Weekly outing filled with fun, laughter, and friendly competition.

  • Travel Club - Organized semi-annual trips and adventures that create shared experiences, build independence, and expand opportunities for exploration and community engagement.

Our Impact So Far

Growing Real Connections

We are proud to have over 300 members engaging with us on our media pages! Join us for our monthly and weekly community events, where we foster connections and support one another. Our commitment to helping adults with disabilities find a sense of belonging drives everything we do. Behind every smile is a story, a friendship, a life enriched by community.

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A great team at an event for Taylor's Place
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Celebrating Connections

Embracing the joy of togetherness! Join us as we celebrate the beautiful bonds we've formed!

Our Blog

A Note From the Founder

Taylor was not just my daughter; she was my greatest teacher. Throughout her life, she demonstrated the true essence of community, showing that belonging is essential, not a luxury. When she brought people together for simple activities, her intention was never to create something monumental; she simply wanted to ensure that no one felt lonely or excluded. The joy of watching her small get togethers evolve into a vibrant group of friends was the highlight of her life—and mine from seeing the joy it brought her.  After her passing, I made it my mission to keep that joy alive!  I knew that what she started could not end. Taylor's Place is my promise to her, to continue to build the welcoming, joyful, inclusive spaces she believed in so deeply, while building it into her vision. Every event, every connection, and every smile continues to carry her spirit forward. Thank you for being a part of this beautiful legacy and keeping her dreams alive!

 

With Gratitude,

Christie Timmons

Founder, Taylor's Place.

Taylor's Place is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established as a fund of the Community Foundation of Carroll County

Taylor's Place brings adults with disabilities together for activities, friendships, and inclusive opportunities in our community.

   

       Quick Links

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Thank you for visiting our site! Your support means the world to us and donations are always appreciated to help our community flourish. Together, we can make a positive impact!

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Around here, there's always room for one more friend. 💙

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Taylor's Place is committed to accessibility and inclusion.  If you need accommodations to participate, please contact us!

 

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