As told by volunteer Michael Wadja After an injury kept me out of the gym, I started to swim laps at the city pool in Rockville for exercise. I started to notice the same group of people having a blast in the pool. I realized I was seeing people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. I saw the bond and… Read More »
Your Generosity Helps Make Vacations Possible for Jubilee Community Jubilee vacations are an annual highlight for our community! These trips bring together friends for experiences outside of daily routines and are talked about all year long. This year, Jubilee hosted trips to Ocean City, Md., and Williamsburg, Va.. Thrill seekers enjoyed roller coasters, parasailing, and Go Kart racing. Others enjoyed… Read More »
Volunteer Group Brings Festivity and Housewarming Gifts Volunteer groups often make a tangible contribution to Jubilee, and they can also touch the hearts of our Jubilee community members. Recently, the CRECE Leadership Program hosted a housewarming celebration for people Jubilee supports moving into new apartments. “We envisioned this gathering as an opportunity to bring joy, connection, and recognition to the… Read More »
Attend Client Council Meeting on Sunday, August 31 Jubilee’s highly anticipated elections for Client Council take place this Fall. Kick-off to election season begins at the next Client Council meeting, held on Sunday, August 31. Client Council is Jubilee’s self-advocacy organization for the people we support. Elected members help shape community engagement programming, including the annual Client Council retreat. They… Read More »
Tony and Eric dazzled the crowd at Jubilee’s Champions of Inclusion fundraiser with their original song, titled “Let’s Do It Together”, and then warmed hearts with their personal story. Tony Patterson joined Jubilee as a direct support professional four years ago, and quickly formed a close bond with Eric Magnan. The two men live together, and Tony helps Eric successfully… Read More »
Volunteer Work Expands Social Circle This Spring, Javier (Javi) Requejo started volunteering at A Wider Circle. This local non-profit helps local families get a leg up out of poverty with services and free furniture and household items. Javi helps clean and test household appliances, and creates bedding bundles of sheets and blankets for families in need. His favorite job by… Read More »
Two Jubilee Homes Spruced Up During National Rebuilding Month National charity Rebuilding Together’s Montgomery County chapter spruced up two Jubilee homes during its National Rebuilding Month. We’re honored to be chosen as a local recipient of their good deeds. “The two homes receiving the work were built in 1958 and 1972, and these older homes need a lot of loving… Read More »
Your Donations Support Community Engagement at Jubilee “Keeping ourselves safe is really important,” said Client Council President Elaine Carney. “We decided to learn how at our annual retreat.” The retreat is planned by the elected officers of the Client Council, with support from Jubilee’s Community Engagement staff. “Once they came up with the theme, we really ran with it and… Read More »
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