Our 2021-2024 strategic planning is underway. We have two more opportunities coming up to gather input from YOU! We invite all staff to join us on March 17 at 10:30 AM at our agency wide meeting. Family members, people we support, Board members and other members of our community, please join us on March 31 from 7-9 PM. The session… Read More »
Neither snow nor ice got in the way of our first two vaccination clinics! We are so grateful to the many helping hands that made the Jubilee vaccination clinics a success for the people we support. We vaccinated 150 members of our community at the second clinic. More than 90 percent of the people we support have received at least… Read More »
Oscar Harrell Joins Jubilee While we’ve kept both hands firmly on the wheel as we navigate this challenging time, we’ve also kept an eye on the long-term health of Jubilee. We’re planning, growing and positioning Jubilee for the future. One where we help more adults with disabilities live their best lives. With that in mind, we’re thrilled to introduce you… Read More »
Three Vaccination Clinics Planned for the People We Support We are thrilled to share dates for Jubilee’s vaccination clinics! These clinics are for the people we support. Monday, February 1 Monday, February 22 Monday, March 15 All clinics will be held at the Kensington Town Hall. The address is 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD 20895. Each clinic will be held… Read More »
Jubilee is working on its 2021-2024 strategic plan, and we want you to be a part of it! As we work to best serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we value your input. You will receive a survey will by email in the coming days, and we ask you to take a few moments to complete the survey as… Read More »
Thank YOU for your Support! With grateful hearts Jubilee offers thanks to you, for your support on Giving Tuesday and in your year-end giving. You help promote independence, secure housing, and connect friends among people of all abilities. And your impact was doubled in 2020 – as a few benefactors matched your gift dollar for dollar! The numbers are… Read More »
Welcome Lisa Lorraine to Jubilee! Lisa will serve in a newly created position of Community Navigator. Lisa will connect with underserved communities in Montgomery County to discover what obstacles they encounter in receiving supports from disability service providers. She will help Jubilee think of new ways to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all socioeconomic and racial… Read More »
Wishing a very happy Valentine’s Day to every single member of our community! Join us for a special Valentine’s themed Virtual Happy Hour on Friday, February 12. Note the time change, this special edition of our Friday event will begin at 6 PM. Want to shout from the rooftop how much you care about someone in our community? If so,… Read More »
In just the last few days, we have taken a huge leap forward in the fight against the coronavirus. Jubilee staff have begun to be vaccinated! This risk to the people we support, and to our dedicated staff, will be reduced even sooner than we anticipated. Jubilee was selected late last week by the county to begin receiving vaccines as… Read More »
A New Years Update from Executive Director Steve Keener From my home to yours, I wish you a happy and healthy new year. While we begin 2021 much the same as 2020, brighter days are ahead. I am thrilled to share that Jubilee is working closely with CVS to coordinate a vaccination clinic at our office for the people we… Read More »
Registration Open This winter Jubilee is offering two new Reaching Out sessions for adults on the autism spectrum. Our Independent Living Class teaches life skills such as cooking and technology skills. The second offering is an art class where participants will weave a wall hanging and make mosaics, while learning how to express emotions through art. Classes begin January… Read More »
Our Christmas elves created holiday magic with opportunities to connect and be together virtually all Christmas week. We loved seeing your decorations, singing songs and playing games. During the Christmas tree reveal we each dedicated an ornament to a loved one we can’t be with this year. Sharing that moment together was truly heartfelt and special. On our last night,… Read More »
We know that this year the holidays will look very different from years past. This long time apart from friends and family is already taking a toll on our spirits, and the holiday season is not bringing its usual glad tidings for many. Our dear friend Sarah Glenner, who has been a part of the Jubilee family since 2011, bravely… Read More »
We’re launching two fun new weekly programs to bring our community together. Join us weekly for a virtual Happy Hour and a Harry Potter book club! The Happy Hour is a chance to catch up with friends and make some new ones. For the Harry Potter book club, we’ll listen to an audio recording of the book together and then… Read More »
Earlier this Fall, it was our honor to celebrate the incredible Jubilee staff at our annual employee awards ceremony. Especially now as the pandemic continues to upend our lives, Jubilee staff exemplify Jubilee’s unique spirit through their hard work and commitment to the people we support. During his presentation for the Exceptional Service award, Steve Keener shared that “this award… Read More »
Keeping our community safe during the pandemic is our top priority. Our COVID-19 safety protocols have been updated as of November 2. New changes are highlighted in yellow. Review the protocols, Steve Keener’s response to Maryland entering Phase III of its reopening process and more on our COVID-19 updates page.
The MD Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is making some changes this fall. The changes are primarily administrative and should not affect people receiving services from Jubilee or their families. We want you to be aware of the changes. And we want you to know that the day-to-day delivery of services for all people supported by Jubilee will stay the same. … Read More »
Register now for a new semester of Reaching Out classes! Art Class and Life Skills will be offered virtually. By the end of the semester participants will learn new skills and have fun with friends. Fill out the registration form and send to Allison Bohn at abohn@jubileemd.org to register and receive payment information.
Applications for Jubilee referrals to the newly-renovated Fireside Park Apartments are now open! Jubilee’s groundbreaking partnership with Rockville Housing Enterprises means that people Jubilee supports have the exciting opportunity to move into these apartments at rent levels anyone can afford. We are thrilled to bring this opportunity to fruition as part of our commitment to supporting people where they want to live. Email fireside@jubileemd.org or call 301-949-8628… Read More »
Jubilee has long stood for equality as we work for a better life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all races and religions; and the nation’s current reckoning with racial injustice has served as a wake-up call that we too can be doing more to address structural injustices that affect people that receive services from and work for… Read More »
Keeping our community safe during the pandemic is our top priority. Read Steve Keener’s response to Maryland entering Phase III of its reopening process, our safety protocols and more on our COVID-19 updates page. While we can’t be together in person our community remains strong. Join us daily for our virtual activities including Jubilee Radio, fitness classes and dance party.
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