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It Started With a Calling.

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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to  continue  that counts.

— Winston Churchill

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More Than a Logo

The LifeLong logo is two L's intertwined in an infinity loop. LIFE stands for Lead, Inspire, Form, Educate, representing the mission of the adults who guide the program. LONG stands for Learn, Own, Navigate, Give, representing the teen’s journey.

 

The loop closes on Give, because teens who complete or are involved with this program are equipped to give back to their families, their communities, and eventually to the next generation walking in behind them.

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Teenagers equipped with real-world life skills.

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Families strengthened through a single teen's growth.

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Custom programs built around individual needs.

Origin Story

Carly Merritt has spent most of her life raising children who weren't her own. As a nanny, a military veteran, and a lifelong learner, she kept noticing the same gap: kids were graduating without knowing how to manage money, cook a meal, speak in public, or navigate the basics of adult life. One morning, during her Bible study, she heard something she couldn't shake: GET. IT. STARTED. She didn't know exactly what. But SHE KNEW. She pushed back. She wasn't ready. And every day for a couple months, the same message came back: GET. IT. STARTED. It’s time. So she finally did..

 

LifeLong was born out of a conviction that if one teen, equipped with the right tools and knowledge, can change a family. And that one family can change a community and continue on wherever that teen or family goes. The infinity loop in our logo isn't just design. It's the whole vision: learn, grow, and give back.

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The People Behind It

LifeLong is led by Carly and a board of three community members who share her passion for investing in the next generation. They are volunteers, advocates, and dear friends who are already deeply involved in making their community better and wanted to bring this program to life alongside her. Click on their photos to read their stories!

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Carly MerritT

Founder

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Mike Franklin

treasurer

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Rebecca Belvin

Secretary

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Chandler Thorn

Director

Make a Difference

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We believe businesses and community members have a powerful role to play in building the next generation. There are two ways to become a sponsor:​

Sponsor a Teen

 

Invest directly in one teen's journey through this customized program.

Sponsor the Program

 

Partner with LifeLong as a sole donor, business or organization. Your logo, your name, and your investment broadcast alongside a mission that matters.

We believe businesses and community members have a powerful role to play in building the next generation. There are two ways to become a sponsor:​

Sponsor a Teen

 

Invest directly in one teen's journey through this customized program.

Make a Difference

Sponsor the Program

 

Partner with Life Long as a sole donor, business or organization. Your logo, your name, and your investment broadcast alongside a mission that matters.

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