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 4/23/2009
Melwood Helps the Navy Recycle
The April 22 Southern Maryland newspaper chain highlights how employees in Melwood's Contract Services Division are helping Patuxent River Naval Air Station to divert solid waste from landfills.
 4/22/2009
Melwood Assists USDA to Promote Sustainable Gardening
Today's Washington Post features a great article about the US Department of Agriculture's work to promote sustainable food. The article also mentions how employees with disabilities in Melwood's Contract Services Division will care for and maintain the entire 6-acre People's Garden, which will produce organic foods which will be donated to local food banks.

 4/16/2009
Work Enables Success for Melwood Employees
The March 2009 issue of Workplace magazine profiles two Melwood employees with disabilities who are doing great work at the US Department of Energy in Germantown, Maryland. Follow the link to view a PDF of the article.

 3/19/2009
Melwood spreads gift of vision in Colombia
Melwood's eyeglass recycling partnership with the District 22-C Lions Clubs is the subject of a front page article in the Thursday, March 19, 2009 newspaper. Follow the link inside to read the article online.

 3/9/2009
Brenda Sheaffer and Janice Frey-Angel of Melwood on WBAL-TV
Melwood employee Brenda Sheaffer and President/CEO Janice Frey-Angel talk with WBAL-TV’s Sandra Shaw about employment success for people with disabilities, job openings, Melwood’s Kamp-A-Kom-Plish, and the upcoming PGA Nationwide Tour event, the Melwood Prince George’s County Open in this two-part interview, available online.

 9/18/2008
Melwood Autism Services in the News
Melwood's new after school program for children with autism is featured in the September 18 Gazette newspapers.

 5/8/2008
Copus Training Center Dedicated May 2
Melwood's newly completed Copus Training Center featured in the May 8 Star newspaper.

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