"I Belong." For 70 years, Special Needs Cobb has worked to create a community where adults with special needs can live, thrive, and belong.

This week, that message became especially meaningful as Phil and his mother, Kay, stood in front of Phil's billboard on Cobb Parkway. As Board President Emeritus, Kay has dedicated countless hours to helping Special Needs Cobb grow and serve generations of families. Like so many parents before her, she dreamed of a future where her loved one would be valued, supported, and included. Today, she got to see that message shining back at her. "I Belong." As we celebrate our 70th Anniversary and put our residents, supporters, and partners Up in Lights throughout 2026, we're reminded that our story has always been about people—families who believed in a vision, advocates who helped build it, and residents like Phil who inspire it every day. Thank you, Kay, for helping light the way for so many families over the years. And thank you, Phil, for reminding us why this work matters. #SpecialNeedsCobb #UpInLights #IBelong #70YearsStrong #HereForYouForLife