In the September 2025 edition of our newsletter, The Treehouse, our board of directors is sharing their wisdom and insights based on their diverse backgrounds.
From the growth of Gabriel Homes to how families can benefit from The Arc of NoVa’s services, this edition is full of resources anybody can use. Dive into everything there is to offer in September 2025 edition of our monthly newsletter, The Treehouse.
The Latest:
As chair of the board, Michele has seen the growth of Gabriel Homes’ services and community-wide impact. Her approach to service has changed, proudly serving as an ambassador for Gabriel Homes.
How did moving into a leadership role affect her roles for Gabriel Homes? You’ll have to see for yourself at gabrielhomes.org.
By Donna Patchett
Our secretary on the board of directors, Donna also serves on the board of the The Arc of NoVa. The advocacy group champions policies that support the full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
You may not know that the Arc has a wealth of information through its resource library and innovative programs.
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By Alex Buellesbach
Fiduciaries provide support, ensuring adults with IDD have financial security throughout their lives.
Learn from Alex Buellesbach, the founder and managing advisor of Cottage Hill Capital, about fiduciaries’ significant roles in financial and future planning for adults with IDD.
Fun fact: Our treasurer of the board worked for Gabriel Homes in the 1990s as a part-time bookkeeper!
“When the opportunity arose to return in a board capacity, it felt like a full-circle moment.”
Learn more about the high points of Elaine’s tenure as an employee, and see how her return to the board showed her a broader view of the organization at gabrielhomes.org.
As chair of the development committee, Shalini planned to contribute to Gabriel Homes through her network, skills, and ideas. Never did she realize she’d make such impactful relationships with a tight-knit group of leaders!
“Our relationships have made my service more effective
in fulfilling our mission.”
Staff Spotlight:
When the residents are not traveling, they are celebrating their independence at home. On July 4, program coordinators Naomi Pariona (first picture, left), and Daniel Borges (first picture, right) planned an Independence Day extravaganza.
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