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The Latest...
January Shines in Special Olympics Soccer
Playing for the Fairfax Diamonds, January is gearing up for the state finals for Special Olympics soccer. She mostly plays forward (known as a striker) and takes feedback to heart from Coaches Tana and Jonathan.
Gabriel Homes Enjoys Local MooThru Ice Cream
Residents got a tour of the store and learned about the differences between hard- and soft-served ice cream. Many of the toppings residents saw ended up in their bowls after seeing them up close!
See photos from the ice cream social at gabrielhomes.org, and catch up on more photos by following us on social media!
Happy Thanksgiving From Our Residents!
Before residents left for the long holiday to see friends and family, Gabriel Homes brought everyone together for a Thanksgiving dinner. Many residents were looking forward to the night all week , and some took the day off work to help decorate.
Learn more about the residents' favorite dishes at gabrielhomes.org.
What were residents thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Our residents show their thanks in ways as diverse as they are. The chart breaks down what residents are thankful for, with some sharing thanks for multiple things.
See what our residents are thankful for at gabrielhomes.org.
Community Corner
Special Olympics Coaches Learn From Their Athletes
“I learn a lot about myself through coaching. Our athletes may have disabilities, but they don’t hold themselves back. They’re ready to lift, and they’re having fun doing it. We all should learn from them as role models.”
-Coach Bill Whiteside, Powerlifting
Board Spotlight
Sarah Carwile
Director of the Finance Committee, Sarah (right) is a CPA who has a personal passion for IDD advocacy.
“I got involved in the Special Olympics when I was young. Two of my neighbors had IDD, so they inspired me to volunteer for the Special Olympics as a swim and soccer coach.”
-Sarah
Staff Spotlight
Gabriel Homes Holds Leadership Development Workshop
Gabriel Homes recently held a staff retreat led by Donna Pearring, a leadership development consultant and founder of The DMP Group.
Since Gabriel Homes’ staff grew in 2024, the focus was on learning each other’s strengths and communication styles and using a communication model for clear goals and mutual understanding.
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