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
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.
BENEFITS OF CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP
SUSTAINING – $5,000/YEAR
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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+
- 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