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April 17, 2012

David Boyd, On the Job

David Boyd has worked at the La Plata Safeway for 20 years with help from Melwood.

April 17, 2012

Melwood picks up where Frey-Angel left off

The Gazette of Politics and Business reported on the departure of former CEO Janice Frey-Angel, who resigned in February.

March 14, 2012

Melwood benefits from Rock 'n' Roll Marathon March 17

Jonathon Rondeau, Chief Program Officer, was in studio at WUSA March 14 to promote Melwood participation in the SunTrust Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, which takes place on March 17.

February 22, 2012

Car Donations Still Worthwhile to Support Melwood

Chronicle of Philanthropy examines how car donations continue to fund Melwood services for people with disabilities.

February 9, 2012

United Way Gives Grant to Melwood Horticulture Therapy

United Way of the National Capital Area announced a grant for the Melwood horticulture therapy program at a gathering of the Human Services Coalition.

December 16, 2011

Out of the shadows and into the workforce

Southern Maryland newspapers writer Jeff Newman explores Melwood's role in helping people with disabilities enter, and stay, in the workforce.

December 9, 2011

Melwood Car Donation Makes Sense

Washington Business Journal features Melwood Car Donations in Dec 9 article.

November 18, 2011

Business Journal Honors Melwood CEO as one of 25 "Women Who Mean Business"

Janice Frey-Angel, Melwood President/CEO was honored as one of the Washington region's "Women Who Mean Business" at a November 17 award dinner.

September 30, 2011

Equestrian Program Featured in Southern Maryland-This Is Living Magazine

The Equestrian Program at Melwood Recreation Center is featured in the fall issue of Southern Maryland-This Is Living magazine.

September 9, 2011

Maryland Independent: Charles County Well Represented at Melwood's ADA Awards

Reporter Jeff Newman wrote about Melwood's annual luncheon honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and celebrating the contributions of partners and advocates in the Sept. 9 edition of the Maryland Independent.

August 26, 2011

Voice of America Visits Camp Accomplish

Voice of America reporter June Soh visited Melwood Recreation Center to cover Camp Accomplish, Melwood's unique inclusive summer camp.

July 12, 2011

Washington Post: At Camp Accomplish, Everyone is a Winner

Camp Accomplish and its emphasis on inclusion for kids of all abilities is featured in the July 12 Washington Post Metro section. Follow the link to read the article and watch the accompanying video.

July 1, 2011

Goddard Space Flight Center Profiles Melwood's Deborah Boone

Melwood employee Deborah Boone was featured on the NASA website's "Converstions with Goddard" column.

June 30, 2011

Gazette: Melwood's Camp Accomplish Helps Break Barriers

Reporter Erich Wagner visited Camp Accomplish and wrote about Melwood's truly inclusive summer camp in the June 30 edition of the Gazette.

June 21, 2011

Summer is Here! Camp Accomplish Featured on Fox5 TV

Camp Accomplish Featured on Fox5 TV with Holly Morris

May 15, 2011

Listen: Melwood's Brenda Sheaffer Interviewed by WPGC's Guy Lambert

Brenda Sheaffer, a Melwood employee who works in the White House complex, was interviewed by WPGC's Guy Lambert for the May 15 Community Focus program. Follow the link to hear the interview.

May 9, 2011

Melwood at Ft. Meade and US Coast Guard Yard

Capital Business reporter Marjorie Censer writes about Melwood's new contracts at Ft. Meade and US Coast Guard Yard.

April 29, 2011

Melwood CPO Jonathon Rondeau discusses transportation in Business Gazette

Melwood CPO Jonathon Rondeau discusses transportation in Business Gazette In today's Gazette of Politics and Business, Jonathon Rondeau, Chief Program Officer discusses the impact proposed state funding cuts would have on people with disabilities served by Melwood. Follow the link to read the full article.

April 27, 2011

Maryland Gazette: Melwood to Hire at Ft. Meade and USCG

The Maryland Gazette reported Melwood's recent contract awards to provide landscaping and other services at Ft. Meade, and custodial services at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore.

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