Legacy Programs
What is Neighbor Network?
A Place to Connect, Equip, and Empower
Neighbor Network supports adults and families by providing opportunities to build stronger relationships, develop practical life skills, and connect with resources that encourage long-term stability and personal growth. Through meaningful relationships and community support, participants are equipped to navigate life's challenges with confidence.
Mission 1:27 walks alongside individuals and families by creating opportunities for connection, encouragement, and growth. Through education, support, and access to community resources, Neighbor Network helps people strengthen their families, discover their potential, and become active participants in their communities.
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We connect neighbors, spark real relationships, and build community through events and experiences that bring residents together.
Life Group gathers twice a month for dinner and real conversation. Life Group also creates space to serve others, together. Life Group hosts social outings and cultural connection experiences.
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We connect neighbors, encourage relationships, and build community by bringing residents together for engaging events and experiences.
Communication stays consistent through a variety of methods and mediums.
Outreach happens person to person, encouraging participation every step of the way.
Hospitality shows up in every welcoming, enjoyable event we host.
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We connect neighbors, encourage relationships, and build community by bringing residents together for engaging events and experiences.
Communication stays consistent through a variety of methods and mediums.
Outreach happens person to person, encouraging participation every step of the way.
Hospitality shows up in every welcoming, enjoyable event we host.
LIFE GROUPS
Mission 1:27’s Life Groups provide a small group experience that brings neighbors of all ages together to develop friendships, share life, and receive instruction on a variety of topics. We invite you to join us!
Relationships make people stronger. Working together, Life Group members create an environment where dynamic and encouraging relationships can be developed. Building community, investing in the lives right in front of us, requires us to take the long view. It takes time. As we share stories and prayers for health and family members and we keep a good eye out for one another, we grow closer. And, by helping one another, Life Groups say to one another, “You matter.”
Enjoy a free dinner together at every gathering.
Childcare and programming are absolutely provided.
FIND A LIFE GROUP
Walton Ridenour
GROUP LEADER | William and Charlotte Johnson
Walton Ridge
GROUP LEADER | Jeremy and Tiffany Abernathy
FOOD CO-OPS
The Mission 1:27 Food Co-ops are resident-led programs that help low to moderate income families stretch their food budgets by providing very low cost, quality meats, canned goods, shelf staple items and fresh produce – all while building a sense of community working together.
The Food Co-ops, run by community partner, Food Security for America, a non-profit, faith-based organization, supplements the pantries of participants, stretching their food budgets and freeing up dollars that can be put to work in other areas for the family. Residents share the responsibilities of food distribution, as well as their lives with one another.
There is a one-time $5 application fee to join the Food Co-op, which meets every other week in select Walton communities. A $4 bi-weekly participation fee allows residents to receive approximately $100 worth of groceries at each meeting.
FOOD CO-OPS COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
Legacy at Walton Village
Meets every other Tuesday, 6:30 pm in the Adventure Center
Legacy at Walton Oaks
Meets every other Thursday, 10 am in the Legacy Center
Legacy at Walton Green
Meets every other Thursday
Legacy at Walton Reserve
Meets every other Tuesday, 6:30 pm in Town Hall
Legacy at Walton Trail
Meets every other Tuesday
COUNSELING
Mission 1:27 provides free, confidential counseling services to Walton residents through trusted partnerships that offer support, encouragement, and guidance through life’s challenges. Counseling provides a safe space for individuals and families to receive care, develop healthy tools, and take steps toward healing and growth.
Through our counseling partnerships, residents have access to the following support opportunities below.
Individual Counseling
Mission 1:27 provides confidential counseling sessions for Walton residents through our partnership with Richmont Graduate University. These sessions offer a safe space for individuals and families to receive support and encouragement while navigating life’s challenges.
Virtual Counseling
Virtual counseling sessions are available Monday through Thursday, providing residents with flexible access to professional support from wherever they are.
Art Group Therapy
Walton Renaissance residents can participate in monthly art group therapy, creating opportunities for connection, reflection, and emotional support through creativity.
MEET OUR COUNSELORS
Shannon Dohn
MA, APC – Clinical Coordinator and CounselorShannon works with Walton Communities to coordinate free counseling services for residents and employees. She passionately advocates for increased support to vulnerable populations facing poverty, trauma, and isolation. In her role, she manages the schedules of on-site and telemental health therapists and interns, ensuring they meet the needs of Walton residents. Shannon also works directly with clients in both individual and group settings, fostering environments of compassion, healing, and community.
As an Associate Professional Counselor (APC), Shannon specializes in helping adults and couples navigate trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. She is dedicated to whole-heartedly joining her clients, providing practical tools, a safe space, and humorous metaphors, along with endless empathy, to help them create the lives they want to live.
Joyace Cook
As a therapist, Joyace provides a supportive environment where clients can freely share their burdens. Her areas of focus include families, veterans and their dependents, couples, trauma, grief, loss, chronic pain, identity concerns, and life transitions. She uses evidence-based practices to help clients reframe their narratives and find healing. She is especially passionate about working with couples and families seeking to thrive and live life purposefully and passionately. Whether navigating the complexities of past relationships or pursuing new ones, Joyace is committed to walking alongside her clients on their journey.
Joyace is pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Richmont Graduate University, specializing in couples, marriage, family therapy, and trauma counseling, with plans to graduate in May 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Jackson State University and spent much of her career in the legal field. Now, she is dedicated to helping others become the best version of themselves.
Counseling Intern
Devon believes in breaking down walls that people may have built to protect themselves, repairing and creating new pathways to help us confidently navigate this world. Devon loves creating a non-judgmental, safe place to explore ideas and think creatively about finding ways to serve you uniquely as the client. Devon will seek to understand and learn as you walk together toward healing.
Devon is a student at Richmont Graduate University pursuing his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He plans to complete his degree in May 2025 with a specialization in trauma. Devon received his bachelor's degree in Business and Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Columbus State University. Devon also obtained his credentials as a licensed minister shortly after college.
Counseling InternDevon Brown
Additional Counseling Resources
Walton Communities also provides access to additional counseling partners for residents who may need ongoing support or different services.
Walton residents may receive up to six counseling visits per family per calendar year with a $20 co-pay per visit. When scheduling an appointment, be sure to identify yourself as a Walton Communities resident.