"Jill’s House has been an integral part of our journey for many years. [Our child] feels welcomed and loved, and I have formed beautiful friendships with other moms. For parents of children with special needs, we often pass each other like planets in orbit and rarely have a chance to connect. However, Jill’s House has worked hard to foster a sense of community among us. Knowing we have a place just for us is food for our souls!"

–A Jill's House Mom

Happy Thanksgiving from Jill's House!

Every day, we are thankful for partners like you who make it possible for us to love and serve families raising children with intellectual disabilities. Without you, we could not provide amazing experiences for our Jill's House kids as well as rest and renewal for their parents!

Celebrating Fall at Jill's House Windy City

Jill's House kids and fall hayrides go together like pumpkin spice and lattes!

Sometimes we get to hang out with comfort dogs, and sometimes we get to visit with comfort goats!

Sailing through the forest canopy filled with golden maple leaves was truly magical!

Garden State Program Featured in NJ Paper

Many thanks to The West Milford Messenger and reporter Rich Adamonis for the article profiling our Garden State Weekend Adventures program. After visiting our recent Garden State camp (Hewitt, NJ), Rich shares about the wonderful memories and friendships that Jill's House kids gain at Weekend Adventures. We are grateful for this opportunity to raise awareness about our calling to love and serve families who have children with intellectual disabilities. You can read the article here.

Windy City 10 x 10 Club

This month we're celebrating our incredible Windy City volunteers, whose dedication and hearts continue to make a lasting impact on campers. Every volunteer brings something special to Jill's House and we have the honor of celebrating six rock stars who have joined us at Cascades Camp for 10 or more weekends. Each of our volunteers has a special reason for being a part of our community, from being invited by a friend to having a personal connection through a family member with a disability. Many simply fell in love with our campers and decided to stay for the long haul. We are endlessly grateful. Want to join our volunteer buddy team at one of our Weekend Adventures locations? Visit our website to find out more.

Partners Celebrate Jill's House

We are so grateful for partners who hosted special fundraisers this fall to benefit our mission to love and serve families raising children with intellectual disabilities.

Microsoft Federal's October GIVE program selected Jill's House as a 2024 beneficiary. We are honored to be part of this annual campaign that raises $3 billion for charities across the nation.

High five to our partners at MixxedFit in Reston, VA, who hosted a special exercise jam session to support Jill's House. We love their energy and enthusiasm for our mission!

Our friends at 1757 Golf Club in Dulles, VA, hosted a Halloween-themed tournament to benefit Jill's House and their employee assistance fund. Golfers showed off their Halloween spirit by dressing in costume.

Is Jill's House on Your Christmas List?

Christmas is right around the corner! Want to help add to the exciting adventures that kids enjoy during their Jill's House stays? Please consider contributing something special from our wish list of fun books, toys, games, snacks, and other supplies needed throughout the year. Head on over to Amazon Wish lists; any items you choose will be shipped directly to each location.

Metro D.C. Area Wish List

Blue Ridge Wish List

Garden State Wish List

Puget Sound Wish List

Rocky Top Wish List

Windy City Wish List

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