March 2022 Update from CEO Edward Amey

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Céad Mile Fáilte (A traditional Gaelic greeting, translates literally as “A hundred thousand welcomes”), In this month when we all feel a little bit Irish, and we begin to open back up, go out, and engage with each other in person again, it makes me think about the renewing power of spring.  The rains come, […]

February 2022 Update from CEO Edward Amey

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February greetings! As we experience these unusually warm weather and lovely days, I wish you all a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Love and compassion are at the core of our mission here at Jay Nolan Community Services.  Love and compassion are rooted in respect, not sympathy.  We are committed to ensuring every individual we support is […]

In Loving Memory of Rob Freeman

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend Rob Freeman. Rob was a compassionate human being, an incredible soul, and was loved by all those who had the pleasure to know him. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Rob.  

January 2022 Update from CEO Edward Amey

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New Year’s Greetings! Welcome to 2022!  It’s that time of year when we not only look forward, but we also look back and reflect on where we have been.  Despite the continued challenges presented by the pandemic, with all of you partnering with us, we have continued to deliver on our promise to the people […]

December 2021 Update from CEO Edward Amey

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Season’s greetings! We hope you are staying dry during this rainy December! As we near the end of the year, I want to reflect on all that we have accomplished together and to share with you our vision for the the future. Jay Nolan Community Services started 46 years ago with a promise – to […]

November 2021 Update from CEO Edward Amey

Greetings with gratitude! While we have still had some sunny and rather warm days recently, the nights are cooling down.  I love looking out at my yard covered in golden leaves, it’s just beautiful!  All the trees on my street are bursting with red, yellow, gold and brown!  I love driving up my street and […]

October 2021 Update from CEO Edward Amey

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Happy Harvest Season! The trees in my yard are dropping so many leaves, there are days I can’t even see the grass! The mornings are becoming cooler, and the colors of fall are all around us. We are deep into 2021 and the holidays will soon be upon us. This year just seems to be […]

September 2021 Update from CEO Edward Amey

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Pleasant September Greetings! It’s hard to believe summer 2021 is already coming to end. This year just seems to be going by so fast! The year has seen new challenges, met by incredible creativity by our amazing staff. Many of those amazing individuals here at Jay Nolan are our Direct Support Professionals (DSP). We are […]

August 2021 Update from CEO Edward Amey

Happy Hot August Days! With temperatures on the rise, I can’t believe we are already in August! Kids and teachers are preparing to return to school in a whole new environment. We have had a rollercoaster of a ride, for certain. Vaccines becoming widely available, businesses, travel, and other things opening back up, then new […]

June Greetings from CEO Edward Amey

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June greetings to you all, The weather is warm, things are opening back up, we are getting out in community again, and more and more people are being vaccinated against COVID-19. With this renewed sense of optimism also comes the call to stay active and vocal in our state’s legislative process. There are several bills […]