Author: Jillianne Bandstra

Jillianne never grew out of the childhood “But, why?” stage. This insatiable curiosity led her to get two masters degrees (Adult Ed. & MBA). Jillianne can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon than listening to someone’s story and getting a glimpse of the unseen history that we all hold. She believes there is beauty and value in all our stories, even if they’re messy. Outside of her work as our Communications Manager, you’ll find her chasing middle-schoolers in her role as a Youth Director and stepping on Legos left by her two young boys.

Coming Together | 2017 Annual Report

We invite you to step inside to celebrate 2017 and experience the magic of community that unfolds every day at Maybelle Center.

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Owning our own story, personally and in the community

More than 70 Maybelle Center members, staff, and volunteers gathered for games, s’mores, nature walks, lunch, and laughs at our annual excursion to Wildwood Recreation Center in July. Most of our members don’t own a car, and many have physical challenges that make getting out into nature almost impossible. Thanks to you, many members say Wildwood is the highlight of their year!
We reflect on our organization's work with equity, inclusion, and belonging. Continue reading “Owning our own story, personally and in the community”