Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from Jay Nolan and a huge THANK YOU to all of you for making our Holiday Food and Clothing Drive a success!!
 
Thank you to all the Jay Nolan staff who donated items, helped with the preparations, spread the word, and helped in any way shape, or form. A special shout out to Supervisor Veronica Dominguez for organizing the drive. We admire your advocacy and initiative. Thank you!
 
Last week, we came together at the office and put the holiday gift bags together for Jay Nolan families with the donated items. The team put together many holiday gift bags for our families and enjoyed a white elephant gift exchange and some treats. Since we ended up having an abundance of items, some were also donated to the fire department nearby and to CLASSIC.
 
Thank you and happy holidays!

12/23/2025

🏆Congratulations to our Los Angeles area award winners for the Key Result Awards!
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🏅Congratulations to Darren Hawkins, our Inaugural Lloyd Nolan Award Winner for 2025!

💙Darren exemplifies our mission by supporting and developing staff with compassion, accountability, and empathy. He empowers people to achieve the quality of life they’ve determined for themselves and shows genuine care for those we serve and their families. Darren is an inspiration to us all: He is hardworking, professional, and dependable. His dedication and conscientious approach make him a true role model who lives the mission every day.

Jerry Davis! Key Result 1: Meaningful

🧡Despite managing a heavy caseload, Jerry has been there for every person he supports for over 35 years. He has consistently stepped up and lifted others up to live their best lives. Jerry is a shining example of what it takes to be a great job coach; he does everything he can to ensure supported individuals are successful employees and community members.

Nam An! Key Result 2: Valued

🩵Nam’s unwavering commitment to supporting others in every capacity truly stands out. He listens with care, values everyone around him, and consistently goes the extra mile to ensure no one is left behind. Nam’s compassion, humility, and dedication make him an incredible teammate and an inspiration to us all. It’s an honor to work alongside you!

JR Rapley! Key Result 3: Leading

🤍JR approaches every individual with empathy and creativity, helping them discover themselves and live meaningfully. After just one conversation, people feel empowered and ready to take on the world because JR treats everyone with dignity and respect. As a true advocate, he ensures each person’s goals and needs are addressed in unique and empowering ways. His dedication goes above and beyond—whether it’s showing up in the middle of the night or finding the best nutrition solutions for their needs. JR’s commitment and compassion make a lasting impact on everyone he supports.

12/22/2025

Let's make the opportunity for neurodiverse and neurotypical youth to experience Summer Camp together less rare!

Summer might seem a long way from now, but plans are already under way to make the 3rd year of Jay Nolan Summer Camp the best ever!

Recently accredited by the American Camp Association, Jay Nolan Camp brings neurodiverse and neurotypical campers together to experience accessible, recreational activities outdoors, including archery, swimming, exploring the outdoors, arts and crafts, theater, and connecting with new friends of different abilities in a fun and supportive setting!

You can make a BIG impact on a young person's life, by helping make it possible for them to attend Jay Nolan Camp in July 2026. With your support, we can bring this transformative experience to more kids: https://jaynolan.networkforgood.com/projects/261515-annual-appeal-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawO2ZsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxU2ZsemViV01IQkhDRllOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgR8b40TUDgqzbLMo8pD6-KOwM5W4_jX2bpWu4wBQBq6WPeWOj9yEPC54zXO_aem_AyRQlPCrxDNRcjMhjfJNHA

Learn more about what makes Jay Nolan Camp so unique:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrZ1XSYoEYY&list=PLl7FZrmdvjts3lEoS1ExSFbVtpdakvsG7&index=12

Help Provide Individualized Services to Over 615 Neurodiverse Children and Adults Our mission is to support people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodiverse individuals to live as empowered, included, and embraced members of the community. This year marks a special milestone for Jay Nolan...

12/19/2025

🏆Congratulations to our Kern County area award winners for the Key Result Awards!🏆

Jose Carrillo-Huerta! Key Result 1: Meaningful

🧡Jose is an outstanding DSP who consistently prioritizes the success and independence of the individuals he supports. He creates engaging, personalized activities that help achieve meaningful goals and goes above and beyond to provide accommodations for both the individual and their family. With patience and understanding, Jose ensures comfort and confidence in the community while advocating for independence every step of the way. His dedication and person-centered approach truly embody the mission of Jay Nolan in all that he does.

Rachel Anderson! Key Result 2: Valued

🩵Rachel goes above and beyond every day as the supervisor of our Lake Isabella office. She engages with staff, families, and those we support with warmth and understanding, making everyone feel comfortable and valued. Rachel provides exceptional guidance, answers questions clearly, and ensures her team feels supported. Her down-to-earth approach and dedication create an environment where families are excited to begin services. Rachel’s professionalism, compassion, and commitment make her an outstanding leader and a true asset to our organization.

Amanda Turgeon Richardson! Key Result 3: Leading

🤍Amanda demonstrates leadership every single day. She’s not just a team player—she’s always ready to jump in, problem-solve, and encourage those around her. Amanda brings creativity and innovation to her work, consistently finding new ways to support both her peers and the individuals we serve. What truly sets her apart is her ability to uplift the room—her positivity and warmth make everyone feel valued and supported. Amanda’s dedication and compassionate leadership are an inspiration to us all.

12/17/2025

What if someone you supported to reach their true potential ended up receiving the Unsung Hero Award?

🏅Hunter did exactly that and is known throughout his community for his kindness, generosity, and eagerness to help! All of these traits are what earned him the Award from the local Chamber of Commerce.

📱Hunter began receiving support outside the family home when Jay Nolan started offering services in his area. Jay Nolan staff helped Hunter to build his independence, confidence, and improve his communication by using an assisted device. Doing so empowered him to connect more fully with others!

🏋️Whether he is working out at the local gym, volunteering, or making cards for the local retirement home, Hunter is not just part of the community, he helps make it stronger.

🔗Help lay the groundwork for Hunter and other's successes by contributing to initiatives like these: https://jaynolan.networkforgood.com/projects/261515-annual-appeal-2025

Check out Hunter's story here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrczMJ64n5I&t=2s

Help Provide Individualized Services to Over 615 Neurodiverse Children and Adults Our mission is to support people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodiverse individuals to live as empowered, included, and embraced members of the community. This year marks a special milestone for Jay Nolan...

12/16/2025

Won’t be forgetting this Cancun trip anytime soon!🗺️🏝️🩵✈️🌎🏵️
Hope you had an amazing time Val!

12/12/2025

Congratulations to our NorCal area award winners for the Key Result Awards!🏆

(left) Tony Chester! Key Result 1: Meaningful

🧡Tony’s dedication to empowering individuals to live meaningful, self-directed lives shines through in everything he does. From supporting those on his caseload to guiding UAA program graduates, Tony demonstrates compassion, commitment, and a person-centered approach that truly transforms lives. His genuine care, strong work ethic, and ability to create an environment where everyone feels valued embody the highest standard of inclusive support. Tony goes the extra mile, bringing purpose and positivity to every interaction, making every moment and every effort truly meaningful.

(middle) Sean McCormack! Key Result 2: Valued

💙Sean consistently makes everyone feel appreciated—both at work and out in the field. He shares his knowledge freely, lends a hand whenever needed, and steps up without hesitation. His kindness, respect, and positive attitude make him a true leader and role model. Sean’s accountability, dependability, and commitment to achieving key goals reflect the very spirit of Key Result 2. Through his teamwork, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond, Sean makes a lasting impact on everyone he works with, and he truly embodies what it means to be valued.

(right) Micaylah Stewart! Key Result 3: Leading

🤍Micaylah is an extraordinary leader who embodies kindness in everything she says and does. She leads by example with compassion, patience, and positivity, inspiring everyone around her. Her ability to guide others with genuine care makes a lasting impact on the team. Beyond her kindness, Micaylah demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic vision—motivating the team to achieve and often exceed goals. Her clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to results truly reflect the spirit of Key Result 3.

12/11/2025

Another UAA Graduation in the books!🎓📘

🌟Special thanks to College of the Canyons for partnering with Jay Nolan on this fantastic program!

The Uniquely Abled Academy provides students with high-functioning autism an opportunity to train and work in the engineering and manufacturing field.

🔗Click the link in our bio to read more about UAA!

12/10/2025

Meet Arnold! Through Jay Nolan's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program, Arnold got help with finding what work interested him, job searching, and interviewing. His passion for movies made the theater a dream workplace, and after a successful interview, he was offered the job!

"It works for me, because, you know, I just want to make me proud and happy to be part of their team... so that I can be successful," - Arnold

This holiday season, we invite you to support our mission here: https://jaynolan.networkforgood.com/projects/261515-annual-appeal-2025
All donations go directly to helping people live independently, pursue careers, and live valued, quality lives within their communities.

Check out his story below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfwdzFjBViw&list=PLl7FZrmdvjts3lEoS1ExSFbVtpdakvsG7&index=4

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12/08/2025

🌟Congratulations to our Training Department on being named the Employees of the Month!🌟

Thank you for your dedication to training our workforce, and ensuring all staff are fully equipped in their roles!


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12/04/2025

🎉 Our 2025 Impact Report is out now!

In this special edition, we celebrate 50 years of service to the neurodiverse population of California. This year we look back on the significant impact of our services over the past fiscal year and look ahead to what the next 50 years will bring. 🌟

Read Now: https://jaynolan.org/company/annual-reports/

Check it out now for:
🙌 Success stories
📢 Current initiatives
🔢 Numbers behind our impact
🌟 Discover ways to get involved