Developing Community & Belonging

Our community of supporters makes the work we do possible. Our mission compels us to help people live fulfilling lives as members of the community by providing support services customized to [...]

Individualized Services at Jay Nolan

Having your voice hear is the most essential part of living a quality life. Your wants and needs determine how you spend your day, and what goals you want to work towards, and much more.Ā For the [...]

Jay Nolan Summer Camp 2024

This summer, we had 43 kids ages 8-15 of different abilities and backgrounds spend the week exploring outdoor activities together in the natural beauty of Wrightwood, California at Jay Nolan [...]

Benjamin and Fasika

Benjamin and Fasika have been roommates for 25 years through Jay Nolan’s Supported Living services. Over the decades, Benji has become like an uncle in Fasika’s family, watching his [...]

Anne Marie and Charlotte

Anne Marie and Charlotte are a great example of what Jay Nolan Community Services does so well. For over 30 years, they have been roommates through our Supported Living program and thrived [...]

Enduring Relationships at Jay Nolan

In 1991, we made the bold decision to transition people from group homes to their own homes. Thirty years after choosing individualized Supported Living services, they are still thriving, in part [...]

Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation

In 1975, parents from the Autism Society of Los Angele founded Jay Nolan Community Services to create better opportunities for their children. Since these humble beginnings, we pioneered services [...]

Chris and Tanisha

In 1994, Chris became roommates with Direct Support Professional Tanisha and her husband and their new baby. Over the years the family grew to include two more children and a dog, while Chris [...]

Tarry, Fundraiser

Board Member Terry Kang is passionate about her role at Jay Nolan Community Services because of her personal connection to the mission. Tarry talks about Jay Nolan’s approach to creating [...]

Bobby’s Success Story

At age 59, Bobby moved to a new apartment in San Pedro, CA and it feels like a new chapter in his life has begun. His new home is right next to the ocean and is also closer to where his mom [...]