Learn how Jubilee’s Housing Support Services can help you navigate the complex process of securing affordable and accessible housing for adults with I/DD. Our virtual town hall meetings are led by Jubilee’s Housing Support Services team and explain the service and how you can benefit. Our DDA-licensed housing experts will answer your pressing questions! RSVP for the Friday, June 28… Read More »
Direct support professionals are often the unsung heroes in the lives of people Jubilee supports to live independently. Two of Jubilee’s outstanding direct support professional staff recently received state-wide recognition by the Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS). Please join us in congratulating Helen Okoye, who supports Jason Howlin, and Chinwe Ukoh, who supports Kobi Cudjoe, Todd Locke, and Tico… Read More »
Annual Giving Society Now Boasts 100+ Members Thanks to our donors for championing inclusion at Jubilee! Seeing both new and familiar faces at our annual Champions of Inclusion Breakfast Fundraiser was heartwarming as our impact on people with disabilities grows. We’re thrilled to share that, for the first time, our Champions of Inclusion annual-giving society now boasts 102 members who… Read More »
Gia Richmond Brings Wealth of Experience to Jubilee Please join us in welcoming Jubilee’s new Director of Program Services, Gia Richmond. In this role, Gia will oversee Jubilee’s work to help people live independently with our support. Gia is dedicated to empowering people and communities to realize their full potential, and she is deeply committed to advocating for human rights… Read More »
Enrollment Effort Led by Jubilee Kudos to the five Jubilee community members currently taking classes through the Challenge Program at Montgomery County Community College. Cross-department teamwork at Jubilee led to this new opportunity for Bijaya Mishra, Melissa Cory, Tico Sanz, Kobi Cudjoe, and Debbie Lim. Jubilee’s Community Engagement team led the way, with a deep dive into the life goals… Read More »
Please join us in mourning the passage of longtime Jubilee community member Sheldon Jenkins, who passed away on March 8. Sheldon was part of Jubilee for 38 years until moving to a nursing home last summer. We’ll remember how Sheldon always greeted everyone with a smile, calling out to his buddies and friends. Jubilee program manager Janeice Green worked with… Read More »
Meet Katie O’Connell: Disability Advocate and Client Council Vice President I’m 28 years old, and I just joined Jubilee this past Fall. Right away I thought that I want to make friends here, and I want to help people speak up for themselves just like I do. I’m really involved with advocacy. I go to Annapolis often to talk about… Read More »
Read the newest edition of Jubilee’s premiere publication, Connections! Dedicated self-advocates Elaine Carney and Katie O’Connell lead Jubilee’s Client Council, their stories featured here!
It is with heavy hearts that we share that James L’Heureux passed away after a sudden illness. James joined the Jubilee community in 2009, building close friendships with many in our community and especially with his long-time housemates Anthony Pedone and Stephen Roldan. “James was among the kindest and friendliest people I’ve ever met. To be with him was to… Read More »
Davin Golder waited on pins and needles for Melissa Cory to arrive at Jubilee’s Valentine’s Day Prom. When she walked in the door in a showstopping red gown, his jaw hit the floor. “Wow, Melissa looks gorgeous,” he whispered to his friends. Melissa got a surprise of her own when Davin gifted her a Valentine’s Day teddy bear. The two… Read More »
Jubilee First Agency to Secure Housing Under Maryland’s New DDA Rent Subsidy Program “When I first met Sharon, she was in crisis,” said Jubilee’s Housing Support Services specialist Amanda Gibson. “She lived with her uncle, and when he passed away the bills started to pile up. She faced eviction from the home she knew and had nowhere to go.” A… Read More »
Ensuring High Quality Services with Increased Support for Frontline Staff As Jubilee continues to grow, we are envisioning new ways to sustain our positive work culture and ensure high-quality services for the people Jubilee serves. Today, we’re announcing a new role, Service Team Lead, to better support our frontline direct support professionals (DSPs) in their roles helping adults with disabilities… Read More »
Update: Maryland’s legislative session adjourned on Monday, April 8, 2024. We’re happy to share the good news that the final state budget included a 3 percent increase for DDA service providers and $1 million for the DDA Rental Subsidy. Given the challenging budget forecast this year, we celebrate the state’s investment in disability services. Thank you for your passionate advocacy!… Read More »
Our popular Valentine’s party is back this year on February 17 at St. Mark’s Church. Whether you’re attending solo, with friends/family, or a partner, this event is sure to be a blast with dinner and dancing for all. This year, we’re adding a twist! Your newly elected Activity Planning Committee chose a theme: Valentine’s Day Prom! Whether you went to… Read More »
Maryland’s Largest Newspaper Highlights Work to Help Break Down Language Barriers to Services The Baltimore Sun and Tiempo Latino shone a spotlight on disparities in access to disability services for Hispanic Marylanders and efforts to improve it. This news coverage is a result of a review of government data by a coalition of organizations, led by Jubilee, working to improve… Read More »
By Steve Keener, Jubilee Executive Director As we ring in 2024, I wish you a new year filled with community that brings you joy, purpose, and belonging. I’m honored to lead an organization that truly sees and values each person. I’m a fan of small resolutions throughout the year. I know I’ve been guilty of making one big New Years… Read More »
The Jubilee community mourns the recent passing of Joleen Pittas. Joleen was a bright light at Jubilee, spreading joy to all who knew her. Joleen and her housemate Cindy Ring became fast friends after moving in together in 2022. They loved drinking coffee, shopping, and doing crafts together. Joleen frequently attended Jubilee events with Cindy and their devoted supports staff… Read More »
New Holiday Tradition Begins for Jubilee’s Team Dream Program manager Aviva Bensimon leads a team of 32 direct support professionals who support 12 people with independent living. This year, Aviva’s team held its first “Team Dream” Thanksgiving celebration, which brought together people Jubilee supports, family, staff, and friends. “Kobi and our family really enjoyed the celebration and wonderful dinner. Thank… Read More »
RSVP and Details on Events Calendar The holidays are a magical time at Jubilee! The Miracle at Jubilee begins on Monday, December 11 with caroling and culminates on Friday, December 15 with a holiday party. Jubilee is also hosting celebrations for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Years! Details and RSVP on Jubilee’s events calendar.
As shared by Brian’s siblings Chris Lyman and Nancy Ensor, on behalf of the Lyman family. Growing up with 10 brothers and sisters made us a tight-knit family. Brian is the youngest sibling, and we all looked out for him. We were lucky to live near the Ann J. Kellog school in Michigan, one of the first schools in the… Read More »
Jubilee’s First 45 Years Mirror Societal Progress “Violence besets home” read a 1978 Washington Post headline read after Jubilee opened its first group home. Gunshots were fired through the window. A burning rag was thrown into the garage. Yet Jubilee’s founders persisted. They were motivated by the growing civil rights movement for people with disabilities and a better understanding of… Read More »
New Connections Newsletter Highlights Organization History | Timeline Brings History to Life Celebrate 45 years of Jubilee with this fascinating dive into the organization’s history in the special anniversary edition of our Connections newsletter. Enjoy Jubilee’s new timeline that brings the modern history of the organization and disability civil rights movement to life. In the 45 years since Jubilee’s founding,… Read More »
Kudos to All Candidates Congratulations to the new leaders of Jubilee’s Client Council and Activity Planning Committee! The results are in after a vigorous campaign season. Kudos to all who participated in the process as candidates and voters. Jubilee’s new Client Council President Elaine Carney said in her acceptance speech that “I will be an advocate for all people with… Read More »
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Jubilee Celebrates Newest Graduates of DSP II Training Program Congratulations to the 14 new Jubilee staff graduates of the rigorous DSP II education program! This program teaches advanced problem solving and skills to help direct support professionals best support people with disabilities. The Maryland Direct Support Professional Training Consortium, which Jubilee helped found, created the DSP II training program as… Read More »
Coalition Calls on Lawmakers to Take Action Hispanic Marylanders have unequal access to disability services, according to a new analysis of recently released statewide data. In light of these findings, members of the Enriqueciendo Vidas (“enriching lives”) coalition called on Governor Wes Moore’s administration and elected officials across the state to take action in a letter on October 23, 2023.… Read More »
Four Vacations Bring Joy to Community This Year By Julia McCune, Director of Community Engagement Taking vacation lowers anxiety, improves your mood and sleep routine, reduces stress, and helps you get back to your true self. Vacations are a vital part of living our best lives! For many people Jubilee supports, the Jubilee vacation is the highlight of the year.… Read More »
Familiar Face in a New Role As Jubilee continues to grow to serve more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we’re excited to share with you that Mary Renderos will be Jubilee’s first chief of staff. In this role, Mary will work closely with Steve Keener on focus areas of government relations, organizational policy, and executive communications to staff and… Read More »
As told by Linda Hanna I’m moving to my first ever home of my own on my birthday this year. I’ll be 66, and I’m going to blow out the candles on my birthday cake seated at my very own dining table. I’ve always wanted a place that’s just mine, but I’ve never had one before. Jubilee’s been helping me… Read More »
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