Potomac Community Resources (PCR), a housing partner of Jubilee Association of Maryland, dedicated the James M. Sullivan Memorial House where Liz Grimberg, Debbie Lim, and Diana Krolikowski live. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory blessed the house and an inspirational mass at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church followed the dedication.

John Munson officially accepted the position as the new Foundation Board President and Chair at the Board’s annual dinner on September 28th, 2019. He is taking over for Susan Hoffmann. Congratulations John!

Front Row: Melissa Siegel, Joyce Lipman, Robert Zimmermann, Joan Fidler  Back Row: Steve Keener, Graciela Sanz, Ben Apt, Maite Ballestero, Steve Brent, Rolando Santiago, John Munson

Jubilee’s Client Council launched the election season for its 2019-2021 officers with a lively meeting on September 23rd, 2019 at the Jubilee office in Kensington. The Client Council expressed gratitude to Jim Gilchrist for talking about the importance of voting. Jim represents District 17 in Maryland’s House of Delegates. A platform campaign event will be held on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jubilee office. 

As the Shriver family celebrated 51 years since their family founded The Special Olympics, Mark Shriver invited Elaine Carney to join in the festivities from July 19th – 21st. 

The Client Council hosted a “Getting to Know You” themed reception welcoming Jubilee’s new Executive Director, Steve Keener, to the Jubilee community! A wonderful event for both the Client Council & Steve to get better acquainted wiith each other. Thanks to all who attended!!

Thank you to Twinbrook Baptist Church (TBC) for hosting a Legacy Celebration where they provided Jubilee Association of Maryland with their legacy gift of $25,000! Thank you to everyone who attended this wonderful event!

We’d like to thank Delegate Jared Solomon for visiting Jubilee! We appreciate his continued support & look forward to seeing him again soon!

On April 30th, Jubilee announced the new Executive Director Steve Keener, exactly two months before Tim Wiens’ retirement. Steve, a former Jubilee Board member, comes to Jubilee from Special Olympics International where he served on the legal team for the past five years. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. and in direct service at Mennonite Disabilities Committee. Steve assumes the responsibilities of the position on July 1, 2019.

Ruby Society members are donors who have made a commitment to Jubilee’s future as part of their own legacy by including Jubilee in their planned giving activities. These legacy gifts will transform lives of adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities by allowing Jubilee to continue providing the very best quality service while maintaining staff longevity.