Thank you for Supporting Jubilee in Your Year-End Giving No Longer a “Nervous Wreck”As told by Mary Jo Wybierala It was hard on me when Ben got sick. We’ve been friends for more than forty years, and housemates since his mom died and he was lonely. I worried about him a lot. I was relieved when he got better. When… Read More »
Help Make the Holidays Bright Thanks to your generosity, we’re ensuring that the holidays are a festive time of year for every person Jubilee supports. We’re hosting special programs that bring friends together and providing gifts that bring cheer. You can help make the holidays shine bright by purchasing items from the holiday wish list. The people we support also… Read More »
We are pleased to share that Tracey Turner joins Jubilee as our new Director of Human Resources. Tracey is a seasoned human resources executive with a strong record of shaping people-centered, mission-driven organizations. Over the past two decades in the human resources field, Tracey has become known for her thoughtful leadership in performance management, team development, employee engagement, and HR… Read More »
Intensive Training Program Deepens Understanding and Commitment to Supporting People with Disabilities Congratulations to Jubilee’s direct support professionals who went above and beyond to complete the rigorous DSP II training program. This five-month training program teaches advanced problem solving using real-world examples. This helps our frontline workers succeed in their work helping people with disabilities be independent. In December, Jubilee… Read More »
30 Organizations Participate in First Year November marks the one-year anniversary of The Academy at Jubilee! In just one year, The Academy is already making an impact in the disability community. Advanced training for frontline workers deepens their understanding and commitment to supporting people with disabilities. One of the goals of Jubilee in starting The Academy is to combat an… Read More »
Jubilee is now actively accepting applications for 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. If you or your loved one is already receiving support from Jubilee, please help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity. “Thanks to… Read More »
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 »
We’re honored to have our mission bolstered by local businesses who will donate a portion of proceeds to Jubilee, expanding Giving Tuesday to a full week of generosity. Get all the details here, and be sure to mention Jubilee while you’re out on the town this week.
It is with great sadness that we share that Mitch Kucharski passed away on Friday, October 24. Mitch was supported by Jubilee for 11 years. Mitch was a social and outgoing person who loved to explore his community. He maintained a close and loving relationship with his mother Diane Richardson (pictured here together). Our thoughts are with Mitch’s mother, brother… Read More »
The Maryland state government recently recognized the transformational work of direct support professionals (DSP) during an awards ceremony for Outstanding Direct Support Professionals. We’re thrilled to share that Jubilee’s Olufemi (Femi) Okunlola won an Outstanding DSP Award. Out of hundreds of nominations, 33 direct support professionals were awarded. The award was jointly presented by the Maryland Department of Disabilities and… Read More »
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 house and tackled your repairs.… 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 »
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Three Generations of One Family Make a Difference The family feel at Jubilee is alive and well! And for the Green family, it’s more than a feeling. Program Manager Janeice Green joined Jubilee in 2001. Since then, Janeice’s family members have joined her in making a difference for people with disabilities. “My daughter Jazmine was three months old when I… 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 »
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