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Speaker Series: The Clark Family on Down Syndrome Awareness
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day as 3-21 signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. disABILITY Awareness speakers Sarah and Phil Clark share their story about Sarah’s countless abilities to students...
Featured Stories: Junior Board
The JMF Junior Board acts as ambassadors for the Foundation's mission to serve children of all abilities. Jacquie Baker, Junior Board member, describes her time with this group of dynamic high school students, and the impact the Joseph Maley Foundation has had on her...
BFG Update: Let’s go, Team JMF!
Curious about how JMF fared in the first round of Brackets for Good? Excited to find out what's next? Read on to see how you can help serve children of all abilities through this competitive giving tournament. The conclusion to round one of Brackets for Good on Friday...
My “Why JMF?”: To spread empathy and love for our fellow human beings
“Why JMF?” looks different for every individual. This summer, JMF intern, Aubrey Wiest, was especially instrumental in composing Love Remains resource pieces. Take a look at her “Why JMF?” As a college student I’m constantly busy, stressed, and overwhelmed. Sometimes...
In a world where you can be anything, be kind
Random Acts of Kindness Week is celebrated from February 12th through February 18th this year, and Random Acts of Kindness Day falls on Friday, February 17th. In thinking about random act of kindness, my initial thought process went to my older brother, Tommy....
A Letter to School Counselors
Jen Money-Brady, HOPE Director, knows from first-hand experience the beauty and trials of being a school counselor. Read her letter to fellow counselors about how instrumental their impact is to students of all abilities. Dear School Counselors, We celebrate your...
Carson’s Chili Cook-Off Wrap-Up
We recently sat down with Carson Cox, JMF Junior Board member and school-year intern, to hear about her involvement with JMF and specifically this year's Chili Cook-Off. Q: What is your name and how are you involved with the Joseph Maley Foundation? Carson: My name is...
disABILITY Awareness Educates on Children of All Abilities in Fall 2016
disABILITY Awareness, our cornerstone program, impacted many new schools this fall by spreading the message of acceptance through respect, empathy, and kindness. The disABILITY Awareness Team hit the ground running this 2016 fall season with 10 schools scheduled...
My “Why JMF?”: To Mentor with Love and Inclusion
January is National Mentoring month. Our 2016 Crystal Butterfly Award recipient, Alex Faust, shares about his mentoring experience with JMF. My experience with JMF started rather abruptly when, my wife convinced me that her swim group needed some help one week day...
With Gratitude for 2016
Executive Director and Co-Founder, Vivian Maley, reflects on what she is grateful for following another successful year of serving children of all abilities. I have spent this year celebrating the gratitude I have for family, friends, and everything related to JMF. ...