Join Our Major Gifts Circle

Our Mission:

JSDD provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through an integrated program of community education and advocacy. The agency strives to maximize potential and promote meaningful life experiences for every resident, member, and community participant.

WHO WE ARE

An organization believing in high-quality services to support every individual in achieving their dreams in a safe environment.

• Residential Services – Independent living skills and life fulfillment opportunities
• WAE Center – Wellness, Arts & Enrichment programming that fosters daily opportunities, community, and joy
• Therapeutic Services – Including occupational, physical, and speech therapies
• Heidi Gallery – Community engagement and inclusion through arts and education
• Life | Home | Tech – Technology assessments, recommendations, and devices to enhance independent living

WHY YOU?

Your support of JSDD is a direct reflection of your values. Joining this circle of Major Gift donors is an action which solidifies and catapults the innovative work being done at JSDD.

Your philanthropy ensures the continuation of these vital services to:

• Residents of our kosher group homes
• WAE Center members
• Community members seeking resources through JSDD
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MAJOR GIFTS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

SUSTAINING - $5,000/YEAR

• Supports 10 WAE members with one month of traditional or digital art studio experiences
• Provide residents of one home with technology towards greater independence

BENEFACTOR - $10,000/YEAR

• Provide enrichment field trips for WAE members
• Update and replace furnishings in one home
  
  

INNOVATOR - $25,000/YEAR

• Provide transportation services for 4 WAE members for 6 months
• Renovate a bathroom or kitchen in one home

BUILDER - $50,000/YEAR

• Purchase a new vehicle for WAE Center or Residential program

VISIONARY - $75,000/YEAR+

• Provide full tuition for one WAE member for one year
• Purchase a new handicap accessible vehicle with a lift

These various levels of support are suggested examples of what your gift will fund. Donor's priorities and preferences may be directed to a specific program or service.