Trips Made Possible with Support from Generous Donors and Dedicated Staff
It’s a wrap on Jubilee’s four annual vacations! These trips provide opportunities for people we support to have new experiences and deepen friendships. The elected members of the Activity Planning Committee help plan the trips, which creates leadership opportunities for many people supported by Jubilee.
Jubilee’s Community Engagement Director Julia McCune shares that “we work closely with the people we support to plan engaging vacations. Direct support professionals help each person experience their ideal vacation. For some, that meant spending time in the pool, racing go karts, or shopping along the boardwalk. For others, that meant a long walk before breakfast and then spending the entire day riding rollercoasters at an amusement park.”
This year Jubilee visited perennial favorite Ocean City, MD (twice to accommodate demand), Williamsburg, VA, and Lancaster, PA. More than half the people receiving Jubilee’s residential services—attended a trip. Twenty-nine people went on more than one trip.
“We made so many special memories on the trips, but some that stand out include facing fears on rides, a Sound of Music sing-along, and petting kangaroos. The vacations are an important part of mental and physical wellness for the people Jubilee supports, many of whom would not otherwise have opportunities to travel,” said Julia.
Generous donors make these trips possible. Jubilee’s Community Engagement department, including needs-based scholarships for the trips and staff rooms and meals, are funded by donations. Thank you for your ongoing support of Jubilee’s work to create community and opportunities for the people we support.
Steve Brent (left) and Jubilee Major Gifts Officer Kevin Powderly at Jolly Rogers Amusement Park in Ocean City. Kevin joined his Jubilee pals at the beach and saw fun in action firsthand. Kevin reminisced about his own family beach trips saying “I know my grandfather is smiling down on the wonderful Jubilee crew I am now lucky enough to call family.”