St. John's Community Services

We're excited for our partnership with Glidance Inc! This innovative technology is going to change the lives of people living with visual impairment and blindness, helping them to navigate their communities safely and with greater independence.

Thank you Weis Markets for generously donating $400 worth of food to our food pantry! Demand for our food pantries has increased and this support is crucial in helping families experiencing hunger put food on their tables.

🎉 Happy Disability Pride Month! Thank you for helping creating communities of belonging where every person feels valued!

We're thrilled to announce Dwayne Webb, our State Director for Tennessee, recently joined the ANCOR Board of Representatives in Tennessee! Dwayne shared his thoughts on this achievement, saying "I am honored and proud to represent ANCOR as a Board of Representatives Member for the State of Tennessee. ANCOR has and continues to shape public policy and bring forth solutions to strengthen the work of community-based providers in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. I am excited to see the impact ANCOR and St. John’s Community Services will have on advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life." Please join us on celebrating this moment!

Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding career helping vulnerable people in our community live their best lives? Stop by our career fair next Tuesday, 6/25 and Thursday, 6/27 in Virginia for an in-person interview! We're #hiring Direct Support Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Personal Care Assistants. Full and part-time positions are available in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince Williams Counties. Plus, we're offering a $250 sign-on bonus! Join our team and start a meaningful career helping people living with disabilities live as independently as possible. Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested!

It's hot out there! Thank you to our generous community, including Wegmans Food Markets, for donating 350 water bottles and some bags of ice to help people experiencing homelessness stay hydrated during this dangerous heatwave. Your generosity is truly life-saving!

Congratulations, Lauren Puryear, MS, PhD, our Director of Operations, SJCS DMV on joining Black Leaders Worldwide™! Being a part of the Black Leaders Worldwide organization is deeply meaningful for Lauren. "It aligns with my dedication to empowering and uplifting Black voices and leadership. Working for St John’s Community Services has shown me the profound impact of community-focused initiatives and the importance of advocacy for marginalized groups. This experience has inspired me to connect with a global network of like-minded individuals through Black Leaders Worldwide, to further drive social change and equity. Together, we can amplify our efforts, share insights, and foster a stronger, more united front in the pursuit of justice and empowerment for all communities worldwide," she shared. We couldn't be more proud to have you a part of the SJCS family!

Our generous community raised over $21,000 at the second-annual Dream Makers Classic! Every day vulnerable community members rely on the person-centered support you provide to ensure they live as independently as possible with dignity and a sense of belonging. Thank you for ensuring every person knows they and their dreams matter! Check out some photos and videos from our tournment ⬇️

We want to thank our Birdie Sponsor, NGEN LLC, and all of our sponsors, for generously supporting the SJCS Dream Makers Classic! Your commitment to helping vulnerable community members live their best lives is appreciated!

Thank you to everyone who golfed in the second-annual SJCS Dream Makers Classic Golf Tournament yesterday! And we want to give a special thank you to our Eagle Sponsor, Van's Institutional Pharmacy! This was more than just a day of golf — it was a celebration of our shared commitment to helping every person, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, achieve their dreams! YOU help vulnerable community members get the person-centered support they need to live with independence, dignity, and a sense of belonging!