Get to Know Main Street

Main Street’s mission is to create dynamic opportunities through affordable, inclusive housing and community engagement so people of all abilities can live their best lives.

Join Us

We envision a world where people of all abilities thrive together – are included, feel connected and have abundant choices and opportunities. Your involvement in Main Street as a member, volunteer or donor puts us one step closer to creating this world. Join us today.

Attend an Event

Main Street offers a wide variety of social, cultural, educational and wellness programs and events. There’s something for everyone! Check out our full calendar here.

Music City Workout

Thursday, November 21 at 5:00 pm until 5:30 pm

Friday Vibes: Friendsgiving Vibes

Friday, November 22 at 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm

National Zoo Outing

Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm

Exploring Sex & Relationships

Sunday, November 24 at 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Our Stories

More than anything else, Main Street is a community of people with powerful stories to tell. Learn about the story of Jillian and Scott Copeland and of other families who have joined the Main Street movement.

  • Danny, Nicol, Ethan and Jack Copeland

The Copeland Family’s Story

September 22nd, 2021|Comments Off on The Copeland Family’s Story

Main Street is the vision of Jillian and Scott Copeland whose son, Nicolas, has developmental disabilities. Nicolas began having seizures at the age of 8 months. While his seizures are currently controlled, Nicolas’ neurological diagnosis [...]

  • Tara Owens and Family

Introducing Main Street’s New Deputy Director

May 7th, 2024|Comments Off on Introducing Main Street’s New Deputy Director

When Tara Owens’ son, Kade, was younger, she signed him up for every sport she could think of—soccer, football, tennis, kayaking. He’d been diagnosed with autism, and she wanted him to try new activities and [...]

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Main Street in the News

Take a look at some of the buzz surrounding our innovative and inclusive community from The Washington Post and other media outlets. There is plenty of news to catch up on!

Thanks to Our Funders

Main Street has applied for and received grants from the following organizations. We are tremendously grateful to these organizations, and to all of our donors, for their generous support.