Federal funding for disability services is under threat. On Thursday, May 22 the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill that includes the biggest cut to Medicaid ever. The bill now goes to the Senate for a vote. We need nationwide advocacy to stop these cuts. Please ask your family and friends in every state to contact their Senators today… 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 Advocacy Helped Save Disability Services Thanks to your strong and sustained advocacy, the Maryland General Assembly passed a budget this April that avoids most of the devastating cuts that would have put the people Jubilee supports at risk. While the new Maryland budget will reduce Jubilee’s income from the state, we are confident that we will continue to provide high-quality… 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 »
Thank you for Supporting the Renovation with Wish List Purchases! Brian and Raymond have been housemates for years, and when Khalil joined them in 2020, he quickly injected some fresh energy into the home. “I love playing football, basketball, and just getting everyone together for fun,” said Khalil. “I didn’t have it easy growing up, and I was so happy… Read More »
How Jubilee’s Housing Team Helps 14 People at Main Street Apartments A home of their own is the dream for the 212 people who now turn to Jubilee’s Housing Support Services for assistance. Our six-person housing team works one-on-one with their clients to make it a reality. “Each person helped by our housing team has unique needs, and we work… Read More »
State Budget Cuts Hurt Marylanders with Disabilities Your advocacy to stop Maryland’s budget cuts to disability services is making an impact! Please keep the pressure on. Tell your state legislators to stop budget cuts that hurt vulnerable Marylanders. If you’ve already reached out, now is the time to reach out again. If you haven’t yet contacted your elected officials, please… Read More »
Melanie Moore Leads The Academy at Jubilee As a longtime teacher in the states and abroad, I believe education is a powerful vehicle for justice. At Jubilee, we live this value through our professional development programs for people of different cultures, religions, and economic backgrounds. I’ve led Jubilee’s learning and development programs for the past six years. In addition to… Read More »
Tell Your Maryland Representatives to Act Now to Save Our DD Services Drastic budget cuts to disability services in Maryland will harm people with disabilities who rely on Jubilee. Your action now is critical to save disability services in Maryland. Tell your state Senator and Delegates they must act now to stop budget cuts to developmental disability services. Without their… Read More »
Congratulations to Jubilee’s nine new graduates of the Frontline Supervisors training program! Part of the Maryland DSP Consortium, this training aims to equip managers of direct support professionals with the skills to be empathetic, organized and culturally responsive leaders. The Academy at Jubilee Program Director Melanie Moore helped create the curriculum and co-teaches the program, along with trainers from other… Read More »
Spotlight on Team Divine As shared by Jubilee Program Manager Oyebusola (Busola) Oworu It’s a well-known fact that my team throws the best parties! But in all seriousness, our get-togethers are a way to create strong connections between the 13 people my team supports and their wider community. The ladies we support at Sullivan House know that they’ll have a… Read More »
Thank you Bethesda Magazine for shining a spotlight on The Academy at Jubilee! Read their article, “Helping the Helpers” here, which highlights Jubilee’s efforts to combat a disability workforce crisis. “If you want really good human services work, you’ve got to invest in the people who are doing frontline work,” says Jubilee Executive Director Steve Keener in the article.
Jubilee Accomplishments Are Thanks to You A New Years Message from Executive Director Steve Keener The new year is always a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and what we hope to still achieve. This past year has been one of exceptional growth at Jubilee, which will continue in the new year. We’re charting a course forward where people… Read More »
Thank you for choosing to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives with your gift to Jubilee this holiday season. We are grateful for the trust you place in Jubilee as we carry out our sacred mission to create a world where every person is seen and celebrated for their gifts and abilities. Geoff Flaherty is Andrew’s… Read More »
The Best Gift: Connecting Family and Faith Communities to Jubilee Britni Rose is a preacher’s kid. Her parents, Pastor and Mrs. Allen and Elsie Rose, instilled lifelong values that she brings to her work managing Jubilee’s volunteer program. When talk at the family dinner table earlier this year turned to how the Ebenezer New Horizon Church could give back this… Read More »
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