Gabriel Homes | Promoting Independence for Adults with Mental Retardation

Takes its name from the angel Gabriel, who announced that God would have a new home... dwelling among His people.
Was founded in 1982 in the Catholic community of Arlington, Virginia and in 1985 became chartered as a non-sectarian, non-profit organization.
Opened its first home in 1985 and by 1998 had grown to four homes (two single-family houses, a townhouse and a condo) with 17 residents in Reston and Herndon.
Accepts residents without regard to race, religion or origin.
Meets the needs of its residents through a staff-to residents ratio of close to one-to-one.
Is licensed by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Service.
Undergoes regular inspections by local and state officials to insure that all health and safety regulations are met.
Gets its revenue from three main sources: A contract for services with the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (about 50%); monthly client fees (about 25%); gifts, contributions and an annual charity golf tournament (25%).
Devotes 91% of its revenues to its programs, with administrative costs accounting for only 9%.

Our door is open to you. We would be happy to tell you more or to arrange a visit.

	Takes its name from the angel Gabriel, who announced that God would have a new home... dwelling among His people. Was founded in 1982 in the Catholic community of Arlington, Virginia and in 1985 became chartered as a non-sectarian, non-profit organization. Opened its first home in 1985 and by 1998 had grown to four homes (two single-family houses, a townhouse and a condo) with 17 residents in Reston and Herndon. Accepts residents without regard to race, religion or origin. Meets the needs of its residents through a staff-to residents ratio of close to one-to-one. Is licensed by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Service. Undergoes regular inspections by local and state officials to insure that all health and safety regulations are met. Gets its revenue from three main sources: A contract for services with the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (about 50%); monthly client fees (about 25%); gifts, contributions and an annual charity golf tournament (25%). Devotes 91% of its revenues to its programs, with administrative costs accounting for only 9%. Our door is open to you. We would be happy to tell you more or to arrange a visit.