Gabriel Homes have averaged 23 years of residence per person.
Our six homes across Reston and Herndon have helped adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) become independent, thriving members of our community.
Happy 30 years of residence, Caryn!
Today, Caryn celebrates her 30th anniversary of residence at Gabriel Homes. Over the years, Caryn has become close friends with her housemates, namely Shelby. The two have danced together at parties like the Spring Fling and Boo Bash, and they’ve enjoyed song sessions with their friend Bill every other Thursday.
“Thank you to all Gabriel Homes staff, volunteers, and donors who have helped, cared for, and encouraged Caryn. You are loved and appreciated by her entire family.”
Residential counselors at Gabriel Homes have known Caryn’s warmth working with her.
Pierrein (first photo, center), one counselor, has worked with Caryn since 2020. Similar to Bill, Pierrein and Caryn’s love of music brought them together. Pierrein once played John Denver’s “Country Roads” per Shelby’s request, and Caryn was in awe of the counselor’s singing voice. The song became special between them because they loved singing it together.
“I love what I do at Gabriel Homes with residents like Caryn. I could not ask for a better job.”
30 years later, Caryn is still reaching new milestones in her story of independence.
She’s working a new job at Ellmore Farmhouse at Frying Pan Park. In her role, she serves food and drinks to customers at the café and helps shoppers at the consignment store.
“Caryn’s engaged and makes huge breakthroughs at her new job,” says Kenny Smith, Caryn’s manager and mentor at ServiceSource. “I know her well through previous jobs, and I’m proud of her growth years later.”
