Noah Homes Named Non-Profit Organization of the Year by San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce
Noah Homes has been named the Non-Profit Organization of the Year by the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce. Noah Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides residential care, advocacy, and collaborative services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The nonprofit organization was recognized for its efforts during the Chamber’s East County Honors Awards Gala on February 22, 2025.
“We are deeply grateful for our East County community and the East County Chamber of Commerce, who provide a profound source of encouragement and momentum for Noah Homes,” said Sandra Rocco-Melville, Executive Director for Noah Homes. “Thank you for standing by our mission of providing exceptional residential care and choices for adults with developmental disabilities within an inclusive community. We will carry our Non-Profit of the Year designation with great honor.”
PHOTO (L to R): Noah Homes’ Director of Finance Todd Vitko, Executive Director Sandra Rocco-Melville, Director of Program Development Kim Keane, and Director of Human Resources Jenn Moss accept the award for 2025 Non-Profit Organization of the Year by the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce.
For more than 40 years, Noah Homes has offered programs and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. This past year has been particularly meaningful as the nonprofit organization, which houses 90 residents and employs 136 staff members, achieved new milestones to increase its impact.
Notably, in the past year, Noah Homes:
Participated in the 'Keep the Promise' rally, a statewide effort that helped reduce the delay in state funding that directly benefits caregiver wages and the quality of care for individuals with I/DD.
Welcomed the first People First chapter to East County San Diego, where participants learn about self-advocacy and more.
Grew Noah’s PERCH, a social group developed for and by adults with intellectual disabilities, to more than 200 members, and hosted 12 PERCH events in 2024.
Expanded its CEU-eligible training offerings on compassionate and empathetic caregiving, solidifying its position as a leader in serving the I/DD community.
Looking ahead, Noah Homes is committed to making its CEU-eligible training courses available to as many local and national care providers and medical professionals as possible, equipping them to lead with empathy and compassion while caring for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or memory care needs. Noah Homes has long been a training provider for aging-adult and government agencies, including the East County Chamber and SD County employees.
To learn more about Noah Homes, visit NoahHomes.org.
About Noah Homes
Noah Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1983. We provide exceptional residential care and lifelong homes to 90 residents while supporting hundreds of families in the surrounding community. At Noah Homes, we maximize each individual’s independence in a community environment that fosters dignity and respect, as well as personal and spiritual growth. Learn more at NoahHomes.org.