September 2026: Built on Tradition and Growing Together

The September 2026 edition of Gabriel Homes’ monthly newsletter, The Treehouse, harkens back to old memeories of Gabriel Homes and legacy left by our community! See the history of the Gabriel Homes Golf Tournament, how mini golf is a hit with one resident, and two donors’ open letter about why they support Gabriel Homes decades later. Then check out the second party of our five-part series Gabriel Homes is starting with ECHO. Everything and more is below.

Get Your Nominations In!

Gabriel Homes residents at a cabin at Massanutten Resort for July 4 weekend.

You Have a Role to Play!

Help select the next class for the Gabriel Homes Hall of Fame! Through volunteering, advocacy, or program support, these individuals have made a lasting impact on our residents and organization.

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The Latest:

Then-Father Bob Cilinski (right) with a Gabriel Homes resident (left).

The History of the Gabriel Homes Golf Tournament

Thirty-one years ago, a group of volunteers hand-addressed invites to friends, family, connections, and past donors to a new fundraiser. While some volunteers knew little about golf, everyone shared the belief in the mission of Gabriel Homes.

See the Full History
Gabriel Homes resident (left) having a face mask placed on them by staff (right).

Staff Hold a Spa Night for Residents

To give the residents a chance to relax and kick up their feet, staff organized a recent spa night. Residents did foot baths, wore face masks, and more.

See the full recap

“Our spa night felt amazing! I was scared to move once my nails were painted, so I stayed put for a while until everything was dry.”

Darcy (pictured above), Gabriel Homes Resident

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Gabriel Homes resident playing mini golf.

Mini Golf Runs Hot in Joe’s Family

Not all great golfers play at the driving range. Just ask Joe.

Mini golf taps into Joe’s competitive side. A decorated powerlifter, Joe brings the same grit to the smaller links. You can almost always expect Joe to hit at least one hole-in-one.

See why mini golfing has become a fixture for Joe at gabrielhomes.org.

Gabriel Homes resident in Maine. The beach is one of their five favorite things about Maine.

John’s Five Favorite Things About Maine

The closer the date comes, John (second from left) and his annual getaways to Maine are all he thinks about. His extended family has two beach cottages next to one another, and it is no challenge walking to the shore.

See His Top 5 Maine Activities

Donor Spotlight:

Monsignor Bob Cilinski (right) with a participant (left) at the Gabriel Homes Golf Tournament.

An Open Letter to Gabriel Homes

Two longtime supports shared an open letter with Gabriel Homes on why they continue to support our organization and residents for over 30 years. It was thanks to then-Father Bob Cilinski (right) that they were introduced to Gabriel Homes; the rest, as they say, is history.

See how their support for Gabriel Homes continues decades later at gabrielhomes.org.

Partner Spotlight: Angie’s Journey of Empowerment and Independence

Gabriel Homes resident participating in a program at ECHO.

This article in the September 2026 edition of our monthly newsletter, The Treehouse, is the second of a five-part series between ECHO and Gabriel Homes. See how ECHO’s programs empower participants and how Gabriel Homes residents apply what they learn in everyday life independently.

Angie shows how she brings her sense of humor and warmth everywhere she goes. Many of her paintings made at the ECHO LIFE program are on the walls at home.

“Angie shines in her independence through everyday choices and routines she manages on her own.”

Angie (pictured above), Gabriel Homes Resident

See how friendship and creativity go hand-in-hand at Gabriel Homes and ECHO at gabrielhomes.org.

Important Dates:

September 21 - 31st Annual Gabriel Homes Golf Tournament. October 1: Hall of Fame Nominations Close. Get your nominations in before it's too late! Click this image or visit gabrielhomes.org/nominations to nominate your legends. [Posted for Gabriel Homes' monthly newsletter, The Treehouse, September 2026 edition]

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