Staff Register for Events Celebrating You Who is your unsung hero? Are you thinking of a person who helps you be your best self through their words and actions? That definition applies to the 400 direct support professional (DSP) staff here at Jubilee. Day in and day out they help the people they support at home achieve their dream of… Read More »
Staff Receive $50 Bonus Per Vaccine Jubilee is pleased to host a free vaccine clinic on Thursday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, September 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic will provide vaccines for the flu and Covid, and is offered to Jubilee staff and people we support. Vaccination is the best way… Read More »
Your Generosity Helps Make Vacations Possible for Jubilee Community Jubilee vacations are an annual highlight for our community! These trips bring together friends for experiences outside of daily routines and are talked about all year long. This year, Jubilee hosted trips to Ocean City, Md., and Williamsburg, Va.. Thrill seekers enjoyed roller coasters, parasailing, and Go Kart racing. Others enjoyed… Read More »
Volunteer Group Brings Festivity and Housewarming Gifts Volunteer groups often make a tangible contribution to Jubilee, and they can also touch the hearts of our Jubilee community members. Recently, the CRECE Leadership Program hosted a housewarming celebration for people Jubilee supports moving into new apartments. “We envisioned this gathering as an opportunity to bring joy, connection, and recognition to the… Read More »
After a 25-year career leading human resources at Jubilee, Krista Ogburn plans to retire at the end of 2025. We are grateful to Krista for her dedication to Jubilee, its mission, and our community. There will be opportunities to celebrate Krista in the coming months. We are also beginning our search now for a new Director of Human Resources to… Read More »
A warm Jubilee welcome to Felicia Denman, our new Housing Support Services Program Director. Felicia brings more than 15 years of expertise in affordable housing, community development, and real estate to Jubilee. She is recognized for her ability to build partnerships, enhance program performance, and deliver sustainable community impact. “Since launching in 2021, Jubilee’s Housing Support Services program has helped… Read More »
Attend Client Council Meeting on Sunday, August 31 Jubilee’s highly anticipated elections for Client Council take place this Fall. Kick-off to election season begins at the next Client Council meeting, held on Sunday, August 31. Client Council is Jubilee’s self-advocacy organization for the people we support. Elected members help shape community engagement programming, including the annual Client Council retreat. They… Read More »
Advocacy Remains Crucial While a new federal law (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) includes steep cuts to Medicaid, it is important for you to know that none of Jubilee’s services are in immediate jeopardy. Adults with disabilities continue to rely on Jubilee for the high-quality support that helps them live independently. Much remains uncertain at this point, but we… Read More »
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. This is our 14th class of DSP II learners, and we now have 161 graduates… Read More »
Jubilee honored Maryland General Assembly Delegate Emily Shetty (District 18) and our Champions of Inclusion at a recent reception that celebrated those who help make our work possible. “We’re grateful to all our partners and supporters, and enjoyed this opportunity to celebrate their contributions to Jubilee,” said Executive Director Steve Keener. “Delegate Shetty helped lead the fight to preserve state… Read More »
Christina is a busy woman. Between her job, weekly dinners with friends, and family time, Christina is on the go. But one area of her life remained stubbornly status quo. Every night, Christina went to bed in her childhood bedroom in the house she grew up in. Now 36, Christina wanted her own place. Her autism qualified her for a… Read More »
Tony and Eric dazzled the crowd at Jubilee’s Champions of Inclusion fundraiser with their original song, titled “Let’s Do It Together”, and then warmed hearts with their personal story. Tony Patterson joined Jubilee as a direct support professional four years ago, and quickly formed a close bond with Eric Magnan. The two men live together, and Tony helps Eric successfully… Read More »
We share with sadness news of the passing of Jubilee community member Bill Scaggs. Bill was a member of the Jubilee community for more than 20 years, and passed away at age 79. Bill will be remembered as a kind, faith-filled man who brought humor and heart to everyone around him. He proudly worked in a government mailroom for 40… Read More »
Volunteer Work Expands Social Circle This Spring, Javier (Javi) Requejo started volunteering at A Wider Circle. This local non-profit helps local families get a leg up out of poverty with services and free furniture and household items. Javi helps clean and test household appliances, and creates bedding bundles of sheets and blankets for families in need. His favorite job by… Read More »
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 »
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