Jill’s House: A Life That Inspired a Movement
Born on this day in 1992, Jill Solomon brought great joy to her parents and three older brothers. But at just three months old, she had her first seizure. What began as a tremor quickly became daily, life-altering episodes. She lost abilities she once had, including her ability to speak. Doctors gave little hope, and her family’s world changed overnight.
Yet, Jill’s life became a testament of faith. Brenda Solomon, Jill’s mother, cried out to God, asking for strength and that her family’s suffering would have a purpose. That prayer would be answered in ways she never imagined.
The Birth of Jill’s House
Caring for a child with disabilities is a labor of love, but it can also be isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. Parents give everything to ensure their child is safe and supported, often at the cost of their own well-being. The Solomons soon realized they weren’t alone—countless families were facing the same struggle.
Then, a single conversation changed everything.
Brenda met a woman named Mary, who introduced her to the idea of respite care—a place where kids with disabilities could experience adventure, joy, and friendship while parents got the rest they desperately needed. The vision was simple but profound: a safe, loving space where families could find both relief and renewal.
That vision became Jill’s House.
A Haven for Families
What started as an idea has now become a lifeline for thousands. Jill’s House is more than respite care—it’s a place of belonging, joy, and peace. Kids who might otherwise feel isolated experience friendship, adventure, and laughter. Parents who rarely get a moment to breathe finally have time to rest, reconnect, and restore their strength.
For many families, Jill’s House is the only place where they feel truly understood and supported. Over the years, it has provided hope, healing, and even faith to those who walk through its doors. It all started with one child’s life—and now, it’s transforming so many others.
A revitalizing new hope is described by Rebecca, mother of a teenage son with disabilities, who shared “I have felt a sense of belonging that I haven’t experienced since our son was born. We are recharged in so many ways by Jill’s House. But knowing we’re part of a bigger community who loves us and sees our son as a gift from God has been the biggest blessing to me.”
Be Part of the Story
At Jill’s House we believe every family deserves rest and every child deserves joy. Your support ensures that more kids experience adventure and more parents find peace.
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