JESPY House, Inc.

04/30/2026

Artistry abounds at JESPY! On the final day of , we recognize the talents of our many client artists. As participants in JESPY’s Engagement & Enrichment and Day Habilitation Programs, they have frequent opportunities (with teaching artists Sandra Charlap and Judith Symonds) to enhance and display their creativity which includes working with fiber and paper art, drawing, painting, photography and more! Clients also express their talent during frequent sessions at Glassworks Studio.

Many of our artists will participate in an art showing in Jersey City that is part of Art150 Gallery’s ACCESS JC exhibit. The Opening takes place on Friday, June 5th, between 5-9pm.

04/29/2026

Celebrate inclusion, community, and independence with us!

Meet Elizabeth Broadhurst, from Little Apple Arts, one of JESPY’s 2026 Community Pillar Award Honorees. Her infectious energy and dedication to our theater program continues to truly change the lives of dozens of JESPY clients.

You are invited to join the celebration! Grab your tickets to recognize Elizabeth or submit a digital ad now for the Spring Gala on June 3. If you can't join us in person, you can still make a life-changing impact in the lives of adults with disabilities.

A $50 donation ensures adults with IDD continue to have expansive opportunities in enrichment programs year-round.

Get your tickets or give today by clicking the link below:

https://jespyhouse.org/SpringGala

04/28/2026

Breaking ground on the future! 🏗️
Last week, we officially began demolition for The Hub. As part of our Go Big for JESPY campaign, this space is purposefully designed to serve our young adult clients.

The Hub will soon be home to 20 bedrooms, a new Training Kitchen, a Library & Technology Center, dedicated Activity Space, Sensory Room, Art Studio, and a comprehensive recreation program. We are one step closer to bringing this transformative, empowering space to life for our community. Stay tuned for more updates!

04/28/2026

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A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities whose parents or relatives receive SNAP benefits.

04/24/2026

As we continue to celebrate , we shine a light on The JESPY Players - a theatre group that participates in JESPY’s Engagement & Enrichment Program.

Our dedicated and passionate clients come together to express themselves, build confidence, and grow both individually and as a team. Their commitment to the craft is evident in every rehearsal, as participants actively engage in script reading, character development, voice projection, and stage movement.

Clients also utilize a variety of skills: including communication, memory, focus, emotional expression, and collaboration.

Some of their performances, under the guidance of Elizabeth Broadhurst of , have included renditions of ‘Hello Dolly’, ‘Beetlejuice’, and their recent ‘Winter Cabaret’. Through consistent practice and staff support, clients utilize a variety of skills; including communication, memory, focus, emotional expression, and collaboration.

We are excited to present teaching artist Elizabeth Broadhurst of Little Apple Arts with a 2026 Community Pillar Award at the JESPY Journey Spring Gala on June 3.

04/24/2026

Disability advocates are calling out top federal health officials for suggesting that Medicaid's home and community-based services program pays for assistance that should be provided by families for free.

04/22/2026

JESPY House, Inc. clients enjoyed a visit from members of the Knights of Columbus Regina Pacis Council 4066. The group is based at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in South Orange and led by Deputy Grand Knight Lou Budzyn. The Knights underwrote JESPY’s Friday night dinner, helped to serve the delicious meal to JESPY clients, engaged them in conversation, and educated clients about their work in the community.

Thank you Knights of Columbus for your partnership!

04/21/2026

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Spectrum Designs is hiring and supporting neurodiverse adults in custom merchandise production.

04/21/2026

As we continue to recognize Autism Awareness Month, it’s imperative to dispel some myths about the needs of adults with disabilities — including myths about some of the ways to best provide support that leads to independence. The Go Big for JESPY will help lead the way in supporting clients with new facilities that will contain greatly-needed housing, expanded program spaces, employment training areas, and more. To lend your support, visit https://www.jespyhouse.org/GoBig.

04/18/2026

Earlier this week, Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz and Father Brian Needles of Our Lady of Sorrows co-hosted a breakfast at JESPY House, Inc. in South Orange. We are so proud that TBJ member, Zachary Ennis, was the featured speaker. Shabbat Shalom!

04/17/2026

In conjunction with Rabbi Matt Gewirtz of Temple B’Nai Jeshurun and Father Brian Needles of Our Lady of Sorrows church, JESPY House, Inc. hosted ‘Coffee and Conversation with JESPY House’. The recent interfaith breakfast provided an opportunity for fellowship, networking, a chance to hear from JESPY clients, and a sharing of information about JESPY’s services and plans for the future. A special thanks to all of the clergy who attended.

04/16/2026

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The building will provide 16 units for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and 10 units for lower-income families.