Awards
Edwards Center 2025 Shining Stars
We believe that people with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities have tremendous potential. That’s why we’ve created a lifelong plan of services to provide our participants with homes, jobs, and a chance to participate in the world around them. Since 1972 we’ve worked with our residents and participants, along with their families and friends to ensure that adults with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to live and thrive in Oregon. Today, we serve over 300+ people in Washington and Clackamas Counties.
This year’s Shining Star Award, was the amazing Judith and Jerry Ackaret, who first became volunteers when Judith’s sister, Donna, lived in our Matthew House. Judith brightened the lives of our medically fragile residents by decorating for every holiday and organizing festive parties. Though Donna passed away in 2015, Judith, Jerry, and their friends and families continue to support our community.
They’ve led holiday events, created decorations, and organized activities, while Judith crafts birthday cards for our residents. Judith also serves as a Vox representative for our Lynne House, showcasing her unwavering commitment.
We are immensely grateful for all that Judith and Jerry do
