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
- 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
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
Benefits
2 Tickets to the JSDD Annual Gala and a Full Page in the Ad Journal
Recognition on our Major Gifts Circle webpage
BENEFACTOR – $10,000/YEAR
Provide enrichment field trips for WAE members
Update and replace furnishings in one home
Benefits
2 Tickets to the JSDD Annual Gala and a Full Page in the Ad Journal
Recognition on our Major Gifts Circle webpage
Brick paver on walkway of 310 Eisenhower Pkwy
INNOVATOR – $25,000/YEAR
Provide transportation services for 4 WAE members for 6 months
Renovate a bathroom or kitchen in one home
Benefits
2 Tickets to the JSDD Annual Gala and a Full Page in the Ad Journal
Recognition on our Major Gifts Circle webpage
Brick paver on walkway of 310 Eisenhower Pkwy
Use of Gallery for an evening or on a weekend for an event at no fee
BUILDER – $50,000/YEAR
Purchase a new vehicle for WAE Center or Residential program
Benefits
2 Tickets to the JSDD Annual Gala and a Full Page in the Ad Journal
Recognition on our Major Gifts Circle webpage
Brick paver on walkway of 310 Eisenhower Pkwy
Use of Gallery for an evening or on a weekend for an event at no fee
WAE Center Enrichment Program naming opportunity
VISIONARY – $75,000/YEAR+
Provide full tuition for one WAE member for one year
Purchase a new handicap accessible vehicle with a lift
Benefits
2 Tickets to the JSDD Annual Gala and a Full Page in the Ad Journal
Recognition on our Major Gifts Circle webpage
Brick paver on walkway of 310 Eisenhower Pkwy
Use of Gallery for an evening or on a weekend for an event at no fee
WAE Center Enrichment Program naming opportunity
Naming Opportunity for a Space in JSDD Administrative Office