We’re pleased to share a very powerful article in the spring issue of Baylor Magazine titled “When Everyone Belongs.” Written about the work of Dr. Erik Carter and the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing, the article explores a simple but profound idea: Communities are transformed when individuals with disabilities are not merely accommodated, but […]
By Amy Joyner, DNP, MSN, BC-PMHRN, RN, Clinical Nursing Professor, Marymount University Last Friday marked the completion of our first six-week pediatric clinical rotation at Jill’s House. What a remarkable experience it has been! As a pediatric nurse in Northern Virginia for 37 years, I’ve known about Jill’s House since its inception. When I became […]
Today, we celebrate Jill Solomon on her 34th birthday. We are so dearly grateful for her life, her story, and the enduring impact she continues to have on thousands of families. Jill’s birthday is always a meaningful moment for our community. Not because she ever stepped inside Jill’s House, or experienced respite the way so […]
Fifteen years ago tomorrow, we stood in the lobby of Jill’s House, hearts full of anticipation. After months of waiting for permits and licensing, the day had finally arrived. It felt a bit like planning a wedding—the anticipation, the preparation, the countless details—and then suddenly, it was here. Parents were arriving with their children, and […]
Guest blogger Jonathan Cotten is CEO of Easy Step Enterprises, a franchisee of The Good Feet Store. As a business owner, I am in the business of helping people get back on their feet—literally. I’ve seen how something as small as the right arch support can transform someone’s life, allowing them to move freely, run […]
“Amidst continual caregiving, respite provides a sacred opening for a caregiver to reconnect with both self and God.” A new peer-reviewed article in Practical Theology by Melody V. Escobar and Erik W. Carter of Baylor University explores the profound impact of respite care through a biblical lens. Building on their 2024 report examining the impact […]
It’s April 1 and do you know what that means? National Volunteer Month is here, no joke! At Jill’s House, we provide rest, renewal, and relationships for families raising kids with intellectual disabilities. Through our overnight respite programs, kids experience adventure, joy, and connection, while parents receive the priceless gift of rest. None of this […]
Are you ready for some good news? We have some! A new podcast series called “We’re Good” highlights people and organizations doing good work in the DC area. It is hosted by Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee, a longtime friend of Jill’s House. And, more good news! Today “We’re Good” released a new episode about Jill’s […]
As 2025 begins, Jill’s House is expanding in ways that will change lives forever. In just the first three months of this year, 30 new families will walk through our doors and experience the life-changing impact of Jill’s House for the first time. For many of these families, this will be the first time they […]
I got to the office just a little bit ago, and there was a piece of mail waiting for me. No return address but postmarked in Florida. I opened it, and it had a crumpled $5 bill inside. No note or anything else. Just a crumpled $5 bill. I was immediately struck by this gift. […]
