Welcome to The Treehouse!
Because of your support, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are able to live independent lives.
You may have donated to us, attended golf tournaments, or had a family member or friend from the Gabriel Homes community. We’re now excited to bring everyone together and celebrate your work through our new monthly newsletter. With stories on our residents and recaps of popular events, The Treehouse is your exclusive look into Gabriel Homes. You won’t want to miss every edition.
If there’s anything you’d like to see in The Treehouse or if you have any questions about the newsletter, then email your letter to the editor! We welcome all feedback, whether it’s about content or format, so The Treehouse feels like a place you can call home.
The Latest...
Visit the New Gabrielhomes.org
The new website launched earlier last month. Now information on our services and homes is available at your fingertips. Then check out our stories that spotlight the residents and celebrate our community.
Gabriel Homes Holds First-Ever Spring Fling
Residents showed up in their finest attire, and some brought their plus-ones. The night had so much energy and fun that residents are already asking about the next party. Read about the unforgettable night at gabrielhomes.org.
John Celebrates 30 Years Working at Walmart
One resident, John, steps up to every task. He delivers food at the bakery, helps with returns at customer service, and does everything in-between.
"My coworkers told me, if they didn't have me, Walmart would fall apart."
-John
Community Corner
From the parent of a resident:
"Give your family member with IDD the opportunity to live independently as soon as possible. They may make mistakes, but they'll also learn and grow from them. You'll be surprised how bright they are when you give them a chance."
-Linda
Spotlights
Board Spotlight
Michele Bolos
Michele's leadership and vision were vital in launching the new website. As chair of the board, Michele led the charge using her background in website design.
"I wanted the website to come alive with the stories from our residents. When you dive into the stories on our website, you find it easy to have a great first impression."
-Michele
Read more about Michele at gabrielhomes.org.
Staff Spotlight
Afua Yankobah
Joining Gabriel Homes in 2014, Afua is a beacon of empowerment and positivity. Her bright outlook on leadership led to her receiving the positivity award from the Northern Virginia Coalition of Providers last year at their inaugural awards celebration.
Afua is an amazing example of how independence and success are possible when strong leaders support you.
"Everything comes from your heart. I put myself in the residents' shoes, see what they see, and do what they enjoy. Today, I feel like I'm part of their family."
-Afua
Upcoming Dates
Reminder!
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