Sign up for our newsletter! You’ll get the latest from Gabriel Homes and our residents. Stories Home /Stories Search Categories A Day In the Life Activities & Interests Board of Directors Community Corner Current News Events Hall of Fame Our Homes Sports The Residents Tags ISP List Grid 5 Posts10 Posts25 Posts100 PostsAll Posts A Day In the Life, The Residents May 22, 2025 Sunday Routines in NOVA Bring John and His Family Joy Family routines help everyone feel closer, healthier, and more supported. A 50-year study from the American Psychological Association finds that f... Read More A Day In the Life, Activities & Interests, Community Corner, The Residents May 16, 2025 Community Corner: Extended Families Improve Communities How Faith Groups Improve Communities and Others’ Lives People who serve in volunteer leadership roles tend to live happier lives, according t... Read More Current News May 5, 2025 The Treehouse: May 2025 Newsletter Thank You for Your Support! A year ago, we sent our very first edition of The Treehouse. We never expected how much it would grow and resona... Read More A Day In the Life, The Residents May 2, 2025 Preparing Your Child With IDD (and Yourself) for Independence Independence for adults with IDD can start from the moment they\'re born. Surveys show that 3 in 4 parents encourage their kids aged 5-8 to t... Read More Board of Directors May 1, 2025 College and Independent Living Share Common Ground College and Independent Living: What They Have in Common There’s more in common than you think when you send your child off to college or ind... Read More A Day In the Life, The Residents April 24, 2025 Sundays in Reston With Chris Studies show people who spend lots of time with family can have higher life expectancies. Catching up and having strong support systems with famil... Read More Our Homes April 23, 2025 Professional Organizer Benefits Gabriel Homes What are the benefits of a professional organizer? Research shows that people who live in clutter can be more anxious and have lower self-es... Read More Community Corner, Sports, The Residents April 17, 2025 Community Corner: Special Olympics Bowling Brings Family & Friends Together Special Olympics bowling is more than meeting with your buddies every Sunday. Special Olympics bowling leagues stand out in comparison to spo... Read More Current News, Events, The Residents April 15, 2025 Second Annual Spring Fling Raises the Roof On April 11... Gabriel Homes held its second annual Spring Fling, a celebration of the residents thanks to your donations. Dranesville United... Read More Current News April 7, 2025 The Treehouse: April 2025 Newsletter In the April 2025 edition of our newsletter, The Treehouse, we are springing into the new season! Join our residents in celebrating the warme... Read More The Residents March 31, 2025 Sites at the American Frontier: Exploring New Mexico and Utah New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado make up the Four Corners, the only spot in the country where four states meet. Travelers can explore ... Read More Board of Directors March 26, 2025 IDD Professional in Virginia Champions Growth for Gabriel Homes Professionals who work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in local nonprofits like in Virginia... ... can offer fi... Read More Current News March 21, 2025 Gabriel Homes Celebrates Willie Lemay and His Legacy William “Willie” Lemay, a key player on the Gabriel Homes Work Crew (GHWC), passed away on Feb. 13. In his personal life and the public secto... Read More A Day In the Life, Current News, The Residents March 20, 2025 Gabriel Homes Residents Welcome Spring with Fresh Styles Refreshing your wardrobe from heavy winter to fresh spring styles can spark fashion ideas and energize you for the new season. At Gabriel Homes, m... Read More A Day In the Life, Current News March 18, 2025 Rosa Leads Spring Cleanings in Reston Spring cleanings improve productivity and creativity by turning clutter into clear, focused workspaces. The home’s clean slate can spark outside-t... Read More Current News March 12, 2025 Residents Enjoy Walkable Trails in Reston Walkable trails, like many found in Reston, are better for your health and relationships. Everyone, including Gabriel Homes residents, can en... Read More Current News March 6, 2025 Gabriel Homes Finalist for Reston Chamber Nonprofit of the Year Gabriel Homes is a finalist for Nonprofit of the Year for the 2025 Awards for Chamber Excellence (ACE) in Reston. Hosted yearly by the Greate... Read More Current News March 3, 2025 The Treehouse: March 2025 Newsletter The March 2025 edition of our newsletter, The Treehouse, celebrates physical and mental health. Our residents make great strides in their hea... Read More Community Corner, Sports, The Residents February 28, 2025 Community Corner: The Physical and Mental Benefits of Bowling By challenging your body and mind... ... bowling strikes a perfect balance between physical and mental strength. Fitness experts say bowling can i... Read More A Day In the Life, The Residents February 26, 2025 Social Workers Spotlight Mental Health for Adults With IDD Mental Health Matters: Social workers can help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) achieve independence by building bonds... Read More Board of Directors, Our Homes February 24, 2025 Ensuring Quality Housing for Adults With IDD at Gabriel Homes Residents have lived at Gabriel Homes, Inc. (GHI) for an average of 23 years. Since many have been residents since their 20s or 30s, their needs h... Read More A Day In the Life, Activities & Interests, Our Homes, The Residents February 20, 2025 Exercise Builds Independence for Adults With IDD Exercise improves social skills, physical and mental health, and can reduce the chance of heart complications. For adults with intellectual and de... Read More Current News, The Residents February 18, 2025 Caryn Marks 30 Years of Residence at Gabriel Homes Gabriel Homes have averaged 23 years of residence per person. Our six homes across Reston and Herndon have helped adults with intellectual and dev... Read More Our Homes February 13, 2025 Healthy Homes Protect Our Residents Proper home maintenance, like personal hygiene, can prevent illness, reduce stress, and create safe living spaces. Stopping mold, mildew, and... Read More A Day In the Life, The Residents February 11, 2025 Reston Dentist Serves Adults With IDD Going to the dentist keeps you healthy and makes life more comfortable. 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