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Introduction Paul, a young man diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability, faced an uncertain future after high school. Little did he know that a sunny spring day in 1972 would change his life forever. This was the first time Paul saw the UC Davis Aggie Marching Band, sparking a lifelong passion that would lead him to […]

This year marks Summer House, Inc.’s 50th anniversary, and we could not be more excited to celebrate all that Summer House has accomplished. Summer House’s venture started as a pilot program and a rented house, six clients, and five staff. Today, we have more than seventy team members and over eighty clients. Since the start,

“It’s not about being the first to do something, but being the first to do it well” …And he did! Lon Springer, a modest gentleman, contributed to Summer House’s success over the years and the individuals whom he worked with and those who continue to carry the torch benefited from his directorship. We recently sat

We at Summer House Like to Whistle, Sing, Dance, and Connect with Others While We Work! Our Summer House history tells us where we came from and how it all started, but our organization’s culture defines who we are as care partners in the social service field. Our culture is an atmosphere and a “feeling”

It is quite common to see both terms within the human services community, and a question that has been frequently debated, which is the “right” term. Does it even matter? While some may say it does not, Summer House has made a move to stick with just one. Why? In a nutshell, words matter! Words

Our organization recently hosted an essay contest that asked our team members what excites them about working in the social service field. They could also share their experience working at Summer House. As you can imagine, being a care partner or a frontline worker during the COVID pandemic has come with some challenges. Our team

A company’s logo is a symbol of the organization’s identity, and the first impression it’s values. People associate a logo with the organization’s character and what they represent, therefore it was only fitting to have a client design ours. The clients in our programs are the very heart and soul of what Summer House represents

Summer House, Inc. just held our 48th annual meeting this week and felt it was only fitting to reflect on how we got our start. It’s been a long road, but we wouldn’t be where we are today (thriving!) if we hadn’t experienced each and every twist and turn. Due to the pandemic, this past