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Champions Help Sustain Jubilee

Thank You Donors and Sponsors for Helping Adults with Disabilities Achieve Independence Thank you Champions of Inclusion for supporting Jubilee! Members of Jubilee’s Champions of Inclusion Society pledge gifts of at least $1,000 a year for five years, which helps ensure a fiscally sustainable future for Jubilee. We’re thrilled to welcome 12 new Champions to our giving society. Sponsors and… Read More »

Maurine’s Champions

A Proud Mom Shares Her Daughter’s Journey Thank you to mom Anne Yap for sharing her daughter Maurine’s story of growth and independence with Jubilee’s Champions of Inclusions. We are proud to be part of her story. As told by Anne Yap* Inclusion has been at the forefront of our daughter Maurine’s life since the moment she was born. Maurine… Read More »

In Memoriam: Brian Lyman

It is with deep sadness that we share that longtime Jubilee community member Brian Lyman passed away on Saturday, April 18 at the age of 71. Brian joined Jubilee in 1979 as one of Jubilee’s original clients and was a cherished member of the Jubilee family. He lived in Jubilee’s first home for more than four decades. Brian was the… Read More »

Making Housemate Matches that Last at Jubilee

A Peek Behind the Admissions Curtain At Jubilee, we believe everyone should have the choice of where and with whom they live. Making housemate matches is both an art and a science. The admissions application form is the first step in the journey. Our goal is to help people find housemates who last and nurture the family feel that Jubilee… Read More »

Rare Openings Now Available at Jubilee Group Homes

One Additional Spot Available at PCR Home Staffed by Jubilee Coveted spots are now available at Jubilee community living group homes! There is also an opening at a supported living home owned by Potomac Community Resources (PCR) and staffed by Jubilee. At Jubilee, housemates and staff form close connections with each other, often living and working together for many years.… Read More »

State Budget Advocacy Update

Thank you for using your voice to tell Maryland legislators to fairly fund community providers like Jubilee in Maryland’s upcoming state budget. You made a difference! We anticipate that the decisions made in March by the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee will likely move forward to legislation. Jubilee continues to work closely with our elected officials on these critical… Read More »

In Memoriam: Brian Morse

With sadness, we share the passing of Brian Morse, a valued member of the Jubilee community for nearly 25 years, on March 7. Brian had many hobbies and interests. He loved collecting magazines, coins, action figures, and wrestling figures. He was proud of his collection of every Xbox system ever made. Brian enjoyed playing Xbox, watching wrestling and Marvel movies,… Read More »

Joan Speaks Out for What’s Right

As shared by Joan Plotkin I’ve always been outspoken. Back when I was a little girl growing up in California people would bully me. My mom always advocated for me, and I learned to speak up for myself. Sometimes it feels that people with developmental disabilities are looked at like we’re a bother. Or worse, that we don’t exist. Well,… Read More »

Protect Maryland’s Disability Services

Budget Cuts Put Safety Net at Risk for Most Vulnerable Joan Plotkin keeps active with weekly art classes and gym workouts to keep her mind and body strong. She’s proud of the home she shares with Jubilee friends. Her close relationship with sister Marilyn is treasured. Joan’s direct support professional staff help her maintain her vibrant life as she gets… Read More »

Video: Kitty Tells Legislators Fairly Fund DDA Budget

Self-advocate Kitty O’Connell calls on Maryland state elected officials to protect DDA funding for disability service community providers. You can add your voice to Kitty’s during Maryland’s 2026 legislative session by contacting your Maryland state legislators! Watch Kitty share her advocacy journey and how she benefits from DDA funded services. “We deserve to live like anyone else…without our funding we… Read More »

Maryland Budget Cuts Target Most Vulnerable

Jubilee Advocacy Underway to Protect Disability Services The Maryland General Assembly is now in session. Your Jubilee advocates are working for you as budget decisions are being made in Annapolis that impact our community. Every member of the Jubilee community is encouraged to stay informed as we work together to protect disability services. Here is what we know at this… Read More »

In Memoriam: Kelly Robinson

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of longtime Jubilee community member Kelly Robinson. Kelly passed away on December 31, 2025 at age 67 after a brief illness. For 32 years, Kelly was a proud member of the Jubilee family. He formed deep and genuine bonds with his housemates and proudly embraced his role as the “big… Read More »

A New Years Message from Your Jubilee Family

Celebrating Accomplishments & Looking Forward with Determination Together we are achieving great things for the more than 200 people with disabilities who rely on Jubilee to successfully live independently. New Years is always a wonderful moment to reflect, take stock of what we’ve accomplished, and look ahead. In 2025, Jubilee: With support from our frontline workforce, Jubilee community members celebrated… Read More »

Double Your Impact this Holiday Season

Charitable Donations Matched When You Support Jubilee You share in Jubilee’s success! More than 200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities count on us every day. Thanks to a group of generous donors, your charitable donation this holiday season will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000. Your gift, combined with gifts from dozens of others, helps fund the gap to… Read More »

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