Officers Elected to Serve Two Year Term Congratulations to Jubilee’s new Client Council leadership team! The people Jubilee supports ran for leadership positions on our Client Council, which helps plan programs and represents clients to Jubilee leadership. After a full day of voting, results were announced at an election watch party. “This was one of our closest races yet,” said… Read More »
Parties, Programs, and Opportunities to Support Jubilee this Holiday The leaves are changing colors, there’s a nip in the air, and our thoughts are turning to the holidays here at Jubilee. Mark your calendar, and RSVP at the links below, for our upcoming holiday programming. We have opportunities for every member of our community to get involved this holiday season!
Learn More at December 3 Admissions Webinar Jubilee is now actively accepting applications for up to 10 new clients who need daily support at home to live independently. New clients should already live in their own place and be enrolled in the DDA Community Pathways Waiver. Jubilee is hosting an admissions webinar to share more about our residential support services… Read More »
Volunteer Groups Improve Jubilee Homes Every homeowner has a wish list of home repairs they want to get done but rarely do. From power washing the deck to weeding the yard, something always falls to the bottom of the to-do list. There’s never enough time or funds to get everything done! Imagine if a team of volunteers came to your… Read More »
“Please don’t call my house a group home,” says David McCormack. “This is where I hang out, this is where I have my friends over. This is my home.” And what a home it is. The house gleams with fresh paint, new shutters, and refreshed landscaping. All thanks to volunteers from Rebuilding Together Montgomery County. “The volunteers did an excellent… Read More »
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 »
Jubilee Association of Maryland recently renovated one of its group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Despite the challenges of renovating a home where people live, a whole house renovation was desperately needed. Beyond cosmetic changes, the house needed updates that would make it easier for people with disabilities to live comfortably and age in place with staff… 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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