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Announcements

Celebrating Our Outstanding Award Winners

At Jay Nolan Community Services, we believe in recognizing those who go above and beyond to make a difference. This month, we are proud to celebrate the incredible Jay Nolan staff whose dedication, compassion, and leadership inspire us all. Key Results Awards: For one year only as a special celebration in honor of our 50th Anniversary, we gathered nominations from

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Success Stories

Nick’s Success Story

One look at the smile on Nick Anderson’s face and you get a sense of just how fun loving and personable this young man is. Whether he is talking about his businesses—he has two—his love of the outdoors, his affinity for animals or his obsession with pizza, Nick is a

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Success Stories

Chris’ Success Story

Chris Kafer has received services from Jay Nolan Community Services for over 30 years. In the early 90’s, Chris transitioned form Jay Nolan’s group homes to supported living, where Chris moved into his own home. Chris has been living independently in his own home since! He has long standing roommates,

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Destination: Famous! Grace’s Journey Towards Making Her Brand

Nearly two years ago, Grace Hawker wrote, filmed, edited, and uploaded to YouTube her first ever video reviewing a popular movie. Her review of the original 1996 movie, Space Jam, was a big hit with the YouTube community. Grace has always loved movies and after seeing examples of others posting

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Resources

Innovations in Supporting Neurodiverse Mental Health

“This year’s Mental Health Awareness Month emphasizes the critical need to address the unique mental health requirements of neurodiverse individuals. Providing individualized support is crucial for enhancing the well-being of every community member, both mentally and emotionally. Additionally, there are various tools and technologies specifically developed to meet the mental

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Celebrating National Caregivers Day

National Caregivers Day, celebrated on the third Friday of February, is a special occasion dedicated to recognizing the incredible efforts of caregivers who provide essential support to those in need. This year, it falls on Friday, February 21st, 2025. At Jay Nolan Community Services, we take the opportunity to honor