Real connection. True stories.

The whole thing has been extremely positive. The opportunity for her to have real-life situations where she has to take responsibility and ownership to set up the dates, carry on conversations during the dates, and do the appropriate follow-up. Having that reciprocity of relationship and responsibility has been remarkable. We have seen tremendous growth in her skill sets.

When our daughter joined Find Love Safely, we were hoping that it would help expand her social connections. What we have experienced is that she has been given a real-life platform to practice conversation skills, social norms, and communication reciprocity. It has managed to achieve in a few short months what she has been working on for years in speech therapy, all the while, having loads of fun and meeting new and interesting people. Thank you Find Love Safely!

As a father of a daughter with intellectual disabilities, it was difficult to feel comfortable thinking about her entering the world of dating. With Find Love Safely channeling initial communications through the parents and guardians, it alleviates many of the safety concerns that I had about her participating in a dating app. I feel that she is well supported for success in finding new friends and maybe a more serious relationship.

It has been such a positive experience so far.

Thank you, I have met some really nice friends.

This program is a blessing!

I feel like I was perfectly matched with the other parent conservator! We became instant friends without having to explain our experiences having raised great kids! Hoping our son and daughter develop a nice relationship too.

I would like to thank you for what you've done for this community! So many of us are looking for love and meaningful connections, and until now there hasn't really been much, if anything, to facilitate that.

Words can't describe how thankful I am for this opportunity and the honor of encountering and feeling your affectionate and loving presence.

[My son] had a complete blast at speed dating! He was so excited when he came home. Full of stories and happiness. He just ADORES you because you created a space for him to be safe and meet others. When you think about it, it's amazing. We both feel so fortunate to have you and Find Love Safely. This is beyond meaningful for both he and I. [My son] has this great big heart. Thanks for giving him an opportunity to grow!

Thank you very much for organizing these events. [Our son] came away feeling more confident that it was a good learning experience. He said he 'looked at them and spoke loud so they could hear me.' It was wonderful to hear him say that he was practicing what is challenging to him and what he has been learning. We've been trying to encourage him to be more outgoing and social so even without any matches, the evening was a GREAT success for us.

Both [my son] and I wanted to thank you for putting on the FLS Speed Dating event. It was so well-run and such a unique and great opportunity. Whether a match comes from it or not, we're really grateful for all your efforts producing the event, and the chance to attend.

We have been just thrilled with this organization. It's been something that just kind of opened her up.

It's given her a sense of peace and calm. Just to see her joy and happiness at having this opportunity. She has seen that there are people who are excited and interested to meet her.

I am just thankful for Find Love Safely. I never thought I would find guys to date. I would go for years thinking, 'Why can't I have a boyfriend?' It was just a lack of opportunity.

What a wonderful gift you and FLS have given to my family!

I really believe in what you guys do and I think more people should know what you guys do. Thank you all you guys do to make a path for other people and me. Just know you are making a difference.

I know several programs that aim to teach this community how to socialize or date, but most of them just don't work — and more importantly, they often don't address what comes next. Even with good training, there's still the question of what to do when there are no people to date. What stands out about your approach is how realistic and compassionate it is about what dating truly means for them.

My favorite features are his eyes, his rosy cheeks and his smile. I needed someone special, just like me, and I felt like I found him.

Now that I have Love, I'm happy.

I was excited. I thought to myself, she is beautiful. She brings sparks to my eyes.

I wanted to meet new people and do some fun activities.

I like his voice. He's funny. We both like music and throwing parties. We have been to a concert, taken walks, and gone out to eat at restaurants.

It's nice to see him be happy and excited and wanting to date. When they're together, they talk and snuggle and are very affectionate.

They both lit up! And he leaned way across the table and looked our way. It was just adorable. And we both thought, oh, this is interesting.

There was a backdrop for people to take photos, and most people were taking pictures with their guardians. But these two kicked us out and took pictures together.

I just want a friend. Sometimes I want a boyfriend. I don't know what I want.

He held the door open for me, and he gave me a hug before he left.

He is handsome and super charming.

She's wonderful, and also cute.

From the moment Stella and Nicolas set eyes on each other, that's all they cared about. That was the one. It was awesome.

As their relationship grew, Dominick visited Community Homestead — and something unexpected happened. He fell in love not only with Nastia, but with the life she had built there.

My experience in workshops has been very good. I've learned how to filter and think before you speak or act.

As the parent of a participant, I feel the Find Love Safely workshops are very positive. The sessions address real-life topics—from meeting new people and communicating effectively to building healthy relationships—in a way that is respectful, practical, and empowering.

I enjoy the virtual workshops because they give us advice and information to help build relationships and communication skills. It also allows us to see the Find Love Safely community!

The FLS virtual workshops have been very helpful to me in developing social skills. I have learned more about communication and how difficult it can be. I have also learned how to be a better friend. The topics have been interesting and the information shared has given me important tools to use in my relationships. Thank you FLS for offering these virtual workshops!