Fi s c a l Year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009

Melwood 2009 Report to the Community

Board of Directors 2009

Chairman of the Board of Directors
Andrew V. Colevas

Letter from the Chairman of the Board & President/CEO

Partnership is essential to thrive in todays economy. At Melwood, effective partnerships help achieve our mission, creating jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities. Successful partnership takes many forms, and occurs at many levels. The universal elements of all successful partnerships are a shared understanding and active work towards a common goal. This report, Partnering for Success, chronicles successful partnerships in and around Melwood, told through the stories of people whom we serve. Take pride knowing that your support as a partner to Melwood helps make these stories possible. Proudly,

Vice Chair
Reginald Harris

Directors
Stanley J. Botts Frank O. Coombs Marty DErasmo Donald Donahue, Jr. Christina Eaglin-Hawthorne Michael A. Edwards Deborah Fischel Mike Keppler Jay Kern David E. LHeureux Richard Mahan George Moore J. Robert Moore Frank A. Nicolai Dana B. Stebbins Samuel Thompkins Louis Welker

Andrew V. Colevas Board Chair

Janice Frey-Angel President/CEO

President/CEO
Janice Frey-Angel, MSW

Vision
A world where people with disabilities are fully included.

Chief Financial Officer

Ronald L. Stubblefield, CPA PhD MSW

Senior Vice President

Matthew T. Scassero

Mission
Creating jobs and opportunities for people with differing disabilities so they can have a good quality of life.

Vice Presidents
Ronald Hanley, RBSM Donald Pollock, MA Jonathon Rondeau, MA CPRP

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Partnering for Employment

Melwood creates jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities through partnerships. The largest is with the AbilityOne Program, which helps people who are blind or have disabilities find jobs by working for nonprofit agencies that sell products or services to the federal government. In 2009, over 870 Melwood employees with disabilities worked in stable, well-paid custodial, landscaping and recycling jobs because of the AbilityOne partnership. Mike Holstein is proud of his work on a Melwood landscaping team at the Department of Energy site in Germantown, Maryland, where he and his coworkers have received awards for their good work. People who work here tell me how good a job we do, Holstein says proudly. Holstein endured many challenges before his hiring nearly four years ago. A car accident nearly 16 years ago left him with a traumatic brain injury, and a rod and three screws in his right leg. Despite several years of recovery, Holsteins injuries prevented him from returning to his former job as a printers helper. He tried working as a custodian but soon left, saying, I wasnt ready to work like I needed to be. After being hired by Melwood, Holstein says, my attitude became more positive, and adds, Id like to stay here until I retire.

Room to Grow
Derek Point has worked for Melwood at the George Washington Carver Center, part of the US Department of Agriculture, since the building opened in 1998. Point originally began as a custodian, but actively sought opportunities to learn new skills, eventually learning utility and maintenance duties. Derek paints, cuts carpet, anything that needs to be done, says project manager James Oakley. He is definitely an asset for us. Point, who is deaf, communicates using sign language or writing. When asked what he enjoys most at work, Point smiles and writes, I like doing everything. I do it all.

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Partnering for the Community

Working for days in the rain and mud to finish a job with a short timeframe, Melwood landscape workers helped build a new organic garden at USDA headquarters in Washington, DC. Introduced in April on Earth Day, the Peoples Garden is part of a three-year plan to transform the area around the building into functioning vegetable gardens. The gardens will serve as educational tools for school and community groups and local food banks will receive the vegetables produced. In November, USDA and the AbilityOne Program honored Michael Henderson, James Featherson and Charles Sherrill for their work on the Peoples Garden. They exemplify the work ethic and skills Melwood is known for. It is wonderful to have them recognized, said Janice Frey-Angel, Melwood President/CEO. Eight AbilityOne grounds workers from Melwood contributed to the Peoples Garden, and Michael, James and Charles went the extra mile to help complete the project by working on the Saturday before Earth Day, said Mark Rogers, Melwood landscape manager. It rained a lot and was muddy, but were used to it and did a good job, said Slater Keys, a Melwood landscape worker.

Nonprofits Partnering to Earn Business

Partnerships between nonprofits are becoming crucial to win consolidated government contracts. In 2009, Melwood directly employed more than 870 people with disabilities through the AbilityOne Program, and provided jobs for even more through partnerships with other agencies. At the George Washington Carver Center, Melwood employs 32 as custodians. The site is one of two Melwood complete facilities management contracts, and Melwood is responsible for all aspects of the operation. In turn, two employees of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) operate the copy center, and seven ServiceSource employees perform mailroom, shipping, and receiving duties. Four years ago, Reynardo Williams began working for ServiceSource at the Carver Center, where he works on the loading dock. I love everything about my job, say Williams, who attends computer classes at Prince Georges Community College in his spare time. Ted Levy, Williams supervisor says, Reynardo does great work, and points out that Williams also works in the mailroom and does mail runs. The US Navy recently put its Washington, DC-area locations under one recycling contact, administered by Melwood. At Marine Corps Base Quantico, where Melwood manages recycling operations, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries employs 13 people with disabilities as custodians. CHI Center employs about 15 custodians at another naval facility where Melwood oversees recycling. These partnerships enable greater numbers of people with disabilities to enter stable jobs, provide more contracting opportunities for nonprofits and are more efficient for government customers. There are more opportunities for us to increase partnerships, says Ron Hanley, Melwood vice president. We plan on expanding them.

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Employer of the Year

The town of La Plata and Melwood first teamed up in 2008 to employ several people with disabilities. Over the past year, the partnership has grown, and Melwood employees now care for the grounds at seven locations within the town. Two more Melwood clients work full time for the town sanitation department. According to Melwood contracts director John Straub, La Plata always looks at ways to hire our people. Public works director Bobby Stahl said the partnership is a tremendous benefit to both the town and Melwoods employees. The employment partnership has worked so well that the town received Melwoods 2009 Employer of the Year award, accepted by Mayor Roy Hale. Were proud to have formed a partnership with Melwood, said Hale. The work Melwood employees do is outstanding.
La Plata Mayor Roy Hale speaks about the towns partnership at Melwoods ADA Celebration in August.
Mike Lopez mows the grounds outside La Plata Town Hall.

Education for Employment

A new job is a chance to grow. For William Armah and others, school cafeteria jobs are an opportunity to learn vital food service career skills in a budding partnership between Charles County Public Schools and Melwood. School officials identified a need for more help in cafeterias. The partnership with Melwood Employment Support Services helps reduce employee turnover and provides valuable work opportunities for people with disabilities. Armah is new to food service, and enjoys his job. He is gaining experience in food handling and preparation, serving food, operating a dishwashing machine, receiving and storing food supplies, and using a computer. Armahs supervisor, Sally Goldsmith says, William is doing great and fills in wherever we need him, while Armah adds, I like washing dishes most. Emily Burch once worked at a restaurant and her new cafeteria job is helping build her social skills and teamwork. Burchs supervisor, Frederick Bell, praises her work, saying, Shes learning the back end of the operation, and Id like to try her on the serving lines. Brett Davis relies on VanGO, the countywide transportation service to get to and from his job at Westlake High School, where he enjoys his new job as much as his increased independence. Principal Chrystal Benson says, Brett is a great worker. He does whatever is asked of him, and were happy he is part of our team. Individuals went to work in jobs close to their homes, completing this winning partnership. The fixed schedule, convenient location, managerial support and sense of team make these positions great opportunities.

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Partnering for Skills Development

Lynette Hardy is an outgoing and hardworking member of Melwoods Crossroads program. She often prefers working instead of recreational activities because she likes to work and get paid. Lynette looks forward to every new work opportunity and performs it with a smile. This fall, Lynette and others collated 25,000 bags for the 25th Annual Army Ten-Miler race in Washington, DC. As the group worked, Lynette (pictured at left in photo) assisted others, kept everyones enthusiasm up and did her own work quickly and properly. When the contract was complete, race officials gave Melwood some gifts of appreciation. In addition to her earnings, Lynette received an official race shirt as thanks for a job well done, which she proudly wears. Fulfillment partnerships like these help individuals in Crossroads learn new skills, earn a paycheck, increase their independence and build Melwoods reputation as a reliable fulfillment contactor.

Partnering for Job Choices

In August, Riverdale Elementary School principal Carol Cantu contacted Melwood for help updating three landscape gardens at the school entrance. The work was an excellent opportunity for individuals in Crossroads to learn new skills and improve the learning environment for area schoolchildren. The work involved weeding, improving soil, planting, and mulching, which the individuals in the Garden Center could learn to do well. The work was great, they did a good job, said Cantu. Ongoing partnerships like this enable Crossroads to expose people with disabilities to a wider range of choices than they might think possible. Adrianna Campbell joined Crossroads in 2008, but was unsure of her career path. This project was her first time working in a group to complete a landscaping job. She participated in each step, and she learned many new skills and was able to realize more of her potential. As a result, Campbell decided to pursue a career in horticulture.

Assisting the Elderly

Four days a week, individuals from Crossroads deliver healthy meals to the homes of older adults in partnership with the Cheverly Meals On Wheels program. Jeff Gordon always looks forward to delivering meals, and enjoys talking with the people he meets. These opportunities bolster Jeff s confidence and help him form new connections in the community. Jeff has a beautiful smile and I look forward to seeing him each week, says Ida Hagan of Bladensburg. The volunteers from Melwood perform invaluable service for our clients, says Gail Scott, Meals on Wheels coordinator. By working together, Melwood and Cheverly Meals On Wheels help ensure that local senior citizens and people with disabilities enjoy a better quality of life.

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Partnering with Service Organizations

become more involved in the community through volunteering. Area Lions and individuals in Crossroads work together to clean, measure and prepare donated eyeglasses for international distribution to individuals through Lions Clubs relief missions.
Cheryl Valentine, at right, dries donated eyeglasses alongside Lions Club volunteers Dorothy and Ron Perkins as Tracy Allen looks on.
Photo: Brenda Ahern/The Gazette-The Star

Tina greets volunteers as they enter and asks how she can help, often conversing with the others as they work. According to Michael Glanz, program services director, the partnership brings the community to Melwood, and helps individuals form new relationships they might not have had.

In March, Bethesda eye doctor Jesus Martinez of the Montgomery County Latino Lions club distributed several hundred pairs of glasses

From Melwoods earliest days, area Lions Clubs and Melwood have collaborated to provide employment and life skills opportunities, facilities and financial support for programs for people with disabilities. The partnership spirit continues with the Lions District 22-C Eyeglass Recycling Program, which enables individuals in Crossroads to Colombia.

to people without access to eye care in Tumaco,

Tina Ritchey helped make that mission possible. She enjoys her volunteer work, saying, I like washing the glasses for people who need them. This partnership has enabled Tina to develop new skills and enhance her social development.
Tina Ritchey washes donated eyeglasses in this partnership with the Lions District 22-C Eyeglass Recycling Program.
Photo: Christopher Anderson/The Gazette-The Star

Vacation Partnerships
Joseph Wells takes part in Melwoods Crossroads program, but his dream vacation was to travel to an exotic island and enjoy sandy beaches, sun, food and entertainment. A partnership between Melwood and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), helped his dream vacation become a reality. Community Support Services helps people with disabilities become more active in their communities, according to their individual needs and desires. After Wells described his idea, staff contacted M-NCPPC, which operates an excursion program for people with disabilities. Over the next few months, staff from both groups joined forces to plan and arrange a suitable trip. In November, Joseph and several others set out on a cruise to the Bahamas. Plush comforts and exclusive activities filled the ship and delicious meals completed the experience. Onshore, Joseph enjoyed shining sun, pristine beaches, gentle surf and exotic marine life. I had an amazing time on the cruise, Wells said after he returned. I enjoyed it a whole lot!

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Effective Partnering
Collaboration is more than doing business together; it is understanding and actively working to help achieve one anothers goals. BB&T demonstrated its partnering abilities when Melwood sought a new banking partner in 2008. Beginning in January 2009, BB&T and Melwood teamed up to support and enhance services for more than 1,600 people with disabilities. When credit was especially tight, BB&T increased Melwoods line of credit, enabling Melwood to meet its obligations and help fulfill its mission to create jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities. In September, more than 20 BB&T volunteers traveled to the Melwood Recreation Center in Nanjemoy, Maryland for a day of service. BB&T staff developed a new riding trail for Melwoods equestrian program, painted the camp conference room and made improvements to the bathhouse, which will enrich the visitor experience throughout the year. BB&T also donated $4,000 to the Nature Exploration Center at the Melwood Recreation Center. With these funds, Kamp A-Kom-Plish campers can enjoy horticultural activities in a working greenhouse. In addition, BB&T is a sponsor of Melwoods special event fundraiser, the Melwood Prince Georges County Open. Through these actions, BB&T is helping Melwood achieve its business goals and fulfill its social mission. Organizations may schedule a service project at the Melwood Recreation Center by contacting Jonathon Rondeau, Vice President at (301) 396-3422 or jrondeau@melwood.org.
Kevin Claggett and Lindsey Bogley get ready to paint the bathhouse at Melwood Recreation Center during the BB&T day of service.

Partnering for Summer Fun

Melwood Recreation Center offers children and adults of all abilities a wide variety of activities including nature trails, horseback riding, and a fully accessible swimming pool and fishpond. Allison is an outgoing, intelligent and enthusiastic girl with autism who spent two summers in the Kamp A-Kom-Plish day camp program at Melwood Recreation Center, where she has shown tremendous personal growth. Kamp A-Kom-Plish provides a fun, safe and inclusive camp experience for Allison and her sister, who has no special needs. At camp, a dedicated counselor helped Allison connect with her peers of all abilities. Allison is also the namesake for the Allison Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Charles County that helps provide funding for people with autism and autism research. Kamp A-Kom-Plish has gratefully accepted donations from the Allison Foundation.
Allison and her counselor, Amy McKay enjoy the fully accessible swimming pool on a hot day.

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Partnering for Youth

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is a nonprofit in Washington, DC that helps young people find safe homes, achieve and maintain good health and mental health, create and strengthen supportive and stable families, explore opportunities in education and careers, and become tomorrows leaders. SBY first began using Melwood Recreation Center for some of its 18 programs in 2007, such as Rites of Passage, a coming-of-age mentorship program for youth. In October, at-risk youth and young adults attended a retreat for prospective members of the SBY YouthBuild program. YouthBuild provides academic training, vocational training and on-site experience in carpentry and job placement assistance. We were looking for a comfortable and adaptable environment in which we could run our program. Melwood provided that environment, along with a professional staff that was able to adapt their low ropes activities and soft skills training to suit the needs of our participants, said Cara Fuller, YouthBuild program director. Marquez, pictured at right, took part in the retreat and is now a member of YouthBuild. He says, My experience at Melwood Recreation Center was great, loved the activities.

Partnering with Higher Education

The Office of Campus Ministry at the Catholic University of America has conducted its retreat program at the Melwood Recreation Center for more than ten years. The grounds and facilities provide an ideal atmosphere for a reflective, fun and faith-filled weekend away. In part because of students positive experiences, Catholic Universitys retreat program has grown substantially in size, with over 400 students participating in six retreats during the 2008-2009 academic year. One student recently remarked, So many friendships and memories have been made at Melwood.

Nearly one hundred Catholic University students attend a session under the pavilion at Melwood Recreation Center.

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Partnering for Community Impact

The third Melwood Prince Georges County Open, held June 1-7 at The Country Club at Woodmore, continued to become a leading sporting event in the Washington area. The event generated over $10 million total economic impact for the entire community. All four days of the competition will also distribute it to 72 countries worldwide, including Japan, South Korea, China, Sweden, Argentina and Brazil. The tournament has quickly become one of the premier events on The Nationwide Tour, and we believe the partnership with the University of Maryland will help us continue to grow this community event for years to come, said Sodeman. Maryland will be an excellent venue and we are very pleased with the overwhelming support we have already received from the University, club members and the local business community. The University of Marylands 18-hole, semi-private golf course is located within the Washington, DC Capital Beltway, making it an ideal spot to host this event. The newly renovated 7,030-yard championship course consists of tree-lined fairways and a clubhouse that features a fullservice golf shop, Mulligans Bar and Grill, locker rooms and banquet facilities. Details, including opportunities to volunteer or sponsor the event, are at www.melwoodgolf.org.

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were broadcast live on the Golf Channel, creating a tremendous opportunity to highlight Prince Georges County, the state of Maryland, our corporate partners and Melwood to a worldwide audience, said Teo Sodeman, tournament director. Swedens Mathias Gronberg won the competition. In partnership with Astro Events, a leader in childrens entertainment, the event also became one of the first PGA tour stops to have a Kids Zone just off the 18th hole. Melwood Recreation Center staff supervised the area. The University of Maryland Golf Course will hold the 2010 tournament from May 31-June 6, 2010. The Golf Channel will again broadcast the Melwood Prince Georges County Open in the US. The PGA TOUR

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1.Tony Giachinta, John Kane, Steve Richbourg and Sean Duffy pose for a team photo with Tour Pro Ricky Barnes before playing in the Emcor Pro-Am. 2.Cathy Spaur and Janice Frey-Angel pose with Mathias Gronberg, winner of the third Melwood Prince Georges County Open. 3.A young fan reacts after receiving a glove used by a tour professional. 4.The Kids Zone, as seen from the 18th fairway.

Ensuring Stability
This year, Melwood began to focus on employment and community support programs for people with disabilities. Melwood worked with the Arc of Prince Georges County, Charles County HARC, Spring Dell Center and VOCA of Maryland, as well as the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration to transfer the Community Living program to these
Sandra Beeler and Catherine Brawner enter the Transitions Ball, a formal event to celebrate the many years of association between residents and staff in Community Living. VOCA of Maryland took over operations of the home where Beeler and Brawner reside in May 2009.

ensured that each person could decide where and with whom they would live, and the housemates decided which residential provider would operate their home. Further ensuring stability in peoples lives, the partner agencies hired about 80% of the Melwood Community Living staff. Through this process, Melwood developed many longlasting relationships that will ultimately improve the lives of people with disabilities. To celebrate this successful transition, Melwood honored each partner agency at its Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration in August.

other providers. Enabling people to make informed choices and fostering close coordination between agencies was essential to minimize disruption to the individuals affected. Partner agencies visited individuals and families to offer information about their programs. House meetings

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Leaving a Legacy
Each year, people give to Melwood to preserve the memory of loved ones, fulfill moral obligations, express gratitude for well-performed services or demonstrate a deep-felt humanitarian concern. Alice Larkin Halls son Frank received services through Melwood for many years. When Alice passed away, she left her estate to Melwood and other organizations that cared for her son. Melwood has a well-earned reputation of caring for the needs of people with disabilities. Alice was very thankful for the care that Melwood provided for her son Frank, said Tina Reese, a friend and personal representative of Halls estate. Planned giving allows donors financial needs and charitable goals to work hand in hand. Your estate-planning advisor can help you determine the best options for your financial goals. For more information on how you can make a legacy gift to Melwood, please call (301) 599-4516.
Frank and Alice Larkin Hall in 1993.

2009 Donors
Melwood is grateful to the individuals, agencies, corporations and foundations whose financial and in-kind support benefited people with disabilities during 2009.
Presidents Circle:
Gifts of $50,000 or more EMCOR CareFirst Carrollton Enterprises Constellation Energy Ms. Marty DErasmo Mr. James N. Dresser Mr. Sean Duffy G. S. Proctor Grey Goose iCore The Meltzer Group Montgomery Mechanical NAI Michael Companies Nationwide Insurance Waste Management WTOP YMCA Mr. Mark Vogel Washington Financial Mr. Gordon T. Wells Mr. Westreich Mr. Dave Whitaker

Philanthropists:
Gifts of $25,000-$49,999 The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation The Estate of Alice Larkin Hall WJLA

Leaders:
Gifts of $1,000-$2,499 a.i. Solutions Alexander & Cleaver Allison Foundation Astra HR Mr. Michael A. Babauta Mr. Joseph E. Brown Ms. Deborah A. Carpentier Mr. Frederick W. Corbin, Jr. Mr. Dennis Donnelly Mr. & Mrs. Barbara and Barrett Drifmeyer Ms. Patricia A. Ferrill Ms. Deborah A. Fischel Mrs. Etta Fleisher Ms. Janice Frey-Angel Mr. Reginald M. Harris, Sr. Mr. Gary R. Harris Ms. Kramer Lake Presidential Golf Club Marriott Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum Offit Kurman OMalley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore Power Solutions Mr. Re Mr. Bernard Slosberg Ms. Thompson Mr. Maurice Tobias

Patrons:
Gifts of $500-$999 Mr. John Benish, Jr. Bob Grill General Contractor Mr. Stanley J. Botts Mrs. Mary L. Buszuwski The Cornelius Group Mr. Dickerson First Potomac Realty Trust Mr. Michael Flynn JMC Business Systems, Inc. Mr. Thomas J. Lantz, Sr. Ms. Gertrude W. Lerch Mr. John M Lorah Mr. Rick Mahan McCafe Ms. Mary A. McMahon Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Mohr Mr. Niraj Patel Ms. Pearsall Mr. Jeffrey Rosten Mr. Alex Seff Mr. Edward Shawaker Mr. Scott Stanchfield Mr. Jay Michael Thomas Mr. Kevin Todd Tompkins Mr. Craig R. Wulf

Champions:
Gifts of $10,000-$24,999 Acme Paper Bob Hall LLC Bolana Colevas Group Daycon Dupont Fabros EADS North America FCE Benefits Greater Washington Sports Alliance Johnson Kendall Johnson National Beer Wholesalers PEPCO PSA Financial Siemens

Builders:
Gifts of $2,500-$4,999 AVA Electric Mr. Chuck Bishop Capital Auto Auction Mr. Wayne Clark Mr. Thad Fletcher Kaiser Permanente Lorenzi Dodds Gunnill John Macklin Mr. Frank A. Nicolai Radisson Largo Royal Cup Coffee SA-Tech Select Medical Corporation T&T Management

Partners:
Gifts of $5,000-$9,999 Ascellon BB&T Best Buy Mr. Gary Brown

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2009 Donors
Donors:
Gifts of $100-$499 Ms. Sylvia N. Alvarez Mr. Phil Donald Ates Mr. Robert W. Barney Baker & McKenzie Mrs. Kathleen G. Berry Mr. John J. Bogle Mr. Brogsdale Mrs. Vicki Burnham Mr. & Mrs. David J. Cacciaglia Mr. Mark Celeste Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cohen Ms. Cassandra Lee Colbert Mr. & Mrs. John M. Cook Mr. John Joseph Coughlan Ms. Ernestine Creech Ms. Ann Davis Mr. Kent J. Davis Mr. Paul M. Day Mr. Paul T. Denis Mr. Brady Dugan Duke Realty Corporation Mr. Charles Fan Dzeng, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George M. Edwards, Jr. Ms. Luann Ekstrom Mr. John E. Estep Federal Communications Commission Employees Ms. Mary Lynn Ferma Mr. Timothy John Fitzsimmons Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fleisher Forest Garden Club Ms. Franco Mr. Winship M. Fuerst Mr. Gerald S. Furner Ms. Giese Ms. Sandra Ginyard Mr. Michael Glanz Mr. Marc Goldenberg Mr. Stephen P. Gonzalez Mr. Jeffrey L. Griffith Ms. Lynne Haffner Mr. Ronald P. Hanley Mr. Lawrence M. Hartnett Ms. Sabrina D. Hartzog Ms. Esther M. Hassell Mr. Domingo Herraiz Mr. Frank Herron Mr. Donald Eugene Hood, Jr. Ms. Patricia S. Inglese Mr. Eric S. Jackson Mr. Jarman Ms. Gail L Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Gerald W. Jones Mr. Robert W. Kaufmann Mr. David Michael Keen Ms. Adolfa Kegan Mr. Kepple Mr. William Martin Kerrigan Ms. Carolyn King Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Kohn Ms. Gretchen Ann Kraft Mr. F. Morley Krieger Dr. Martin Lampe Mr. Thomas Joseph Langer Mr. Spyridon Livanis Mr. Thomas S. Logan Ms. Carol Leondra Long Mr. Kenneth R. MacDonald, DDS Mr. David Mack, Sr. Mr. Stanford Kenneth McCoy Mr. McCoy Mr. & Mrs. John McDaniel, Jr. Mr. McTigue Mr. Jonathon Rondeau Mr. & Mrs. Gary Rottmann Mr. Ronald S. Rudisill Mr. Francisco Mario Saba Ms. Mary Catherine Sabatos Mr. Mark Schulhof Scitor Corporation Mr. Jerry Scott Mrs. Virginia K Shegogue Ms. Marilyn Silbaugh Mr. Barry N. Sisson Mr. Edwin Paul Smith Mr. Sofield Ms. Sara Southard Ms. Carolyn Jean Sowell Ms. Sharon A. Steele Mr. Michael Jason Steinberg Mr. John M. Straub Ms. Patricia M. Sullivan Mr. Michael Aukard Mr. Balicao Ms. Kathryn Karusaitis Basham, Ph.D Mr. Calvin L. Bell Ms. Stephanie Bell Mrs. Neome Goodman-Berg Mr. Brandon E. Bethel Ms. Esmerelda Blacetti Ms. Georgia Blake Mr. Marion C. Blakey Mr. Jamarr Blue Mr. Bolster Dr. A. D. Bonifant Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey F. Boothe Mr. & Mrs. Robert Boswell Mrs. Vanessa S. Bowie Mr. Harry Edward Bowman Ms. Kathleen Nelson Boyle Mr. John L. Brady Mr. Cliffton Brandon Ms. Mary J. Brown Mr. Timothy Bullock Mr. Andrew Burroughs Mr. John Caagbay Mr. Samuel P. Callahan, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Earl B. Cannon Mr. William Chafin Ms. Deborah Chapman Ms. Chatman Mr. Hsien Fu Chow Ms. Maxine M. Clark Ms. Mildred Clark Mr. Charles Clements Mr. Edward Lee Colbert Mr. & Mrs. Garrett & Judy Colbert Ms. Ruth E. Colbert Ms. Mary Cook Mr. Frank O. Coombs Mr. Monroe Edward Cornish Mr. Alvan M. Crews Mrs. Veronica Crisafulli Ms. Rosanne Cummins Mr. Michael H. Darmstead Ms. Daugherty Ms. Daughtridge Ms. Devillier Mr. Ernest Dorsey Mr. Owen Doswell Mr. Donald Douglass Mr. Richard Charles Dove Ms. Anne Eason Mr. Raynard Edwards Mr. Gunther L. Eichhorn Mr. Marco V. Erazo Mr. David Etheredge Ms. Fairley-Wright

Thank you to the thousands of donors who support our mission and services through their donations.
Mr. Dan R. Merriman Mr. David H. Minton Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mitkus Ms. Ann Johnson Morgan Mr. Thomas M. Morgan Mr. George P. Mueller NCI Inc. Ms. Darwina Neal Mr. Nevitt Mr. Nolan Ms. Donna Norbutt Mr. Joseph Gerard Oneill Mr. Steven D. Owens Ms. Susan Palmer Mr. & Mrs. David Dean Peete, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John J. Pelosi Mr. Donald P. Peterson, DDS Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Pica Mr. & Mrs. Manuel & Virginia Pinto Mr. Donald Pollock Mr. Kurosh Rafii, II Mr. Raymundo Mr. Willis J. Reilly Mr. Harry L. Roesch Mr. & Mrs. Sabino W. Romano, Jr. Mr. Richmond Sweet Mrs. Mary E. Tabbs Mr. Cristian S. Tarhon Ms. Taylor Mr. Sivasankaran Thiagarajan Mr. Aaron R. Thomas Ms. Anita M. Thompkins, Trustee Ms. Heather L. Thompson Mr. Nick Ton Mr. John W. Tyler United Methodist Women of Oxon Hill Ms. Lakshmi Uppalapati Mr . Robert C. Vandevort Tanta-Cove Garden Club Mr. Gregory M. Whalen Mr. Clifton E. Whitacre Mr. Kurt Wiegand Work in Progress, LLC Mrs. Diane Wilson Bragg Mr. Jerry Zhou

Friends:
Gifts of $1-$99 (including In-kind Gifts) Mr. Alexander Ms. Robin Rojaf Ashbey Mr. Obie Ashford Ms. April Allen Ashpes

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Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Fellers Ms. Margot D. Ferguson Mr. Ficaretta Ms. Janice P. Fielder Mr. Bradford Lyle Fisher Ms. Fisher Ms. Regina Foote Mr. Frantz Mr. Dennis N. Frey Ms. Lauren Frey Ms. Lisa Frum Mr. Furnkranz Ms. Sarah Kristen Gallagher Mr. Garrett Ms. Marvina Gathers Mr. Bernard Arthur Gelb Ms. Gesalman Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Gilday Giving Tree, LLC Mr. & Mrs. James N. Glakas Mr. Goodyear Mr. Alan L. Gordon, CPA Mr. Leslie Martin Gotch Ms. Virginia Granville Mr. Donald Graves Mr. Edwin John Grayzeck Mr. Keith G. Grier Mr. Griffin Mr. Gronenberg Ms. Deborah A. Hall Mr. Herbert Glenn Haller Ms. Sybil A. Hammond Ms. Helen Hans Ms. Barbara H. Harding Mr. Joseph Hardy Mr. & Mrs. Roderick Harris Mr. Ellsworth Harris Mr. Hawkins Mr. Lawrence Broker Hawley Ms. Ashley Henderson Ms. Evelyn Hernandez Mr. & Mrs. Tommie Hill Mr. James E. Hill Mr. & Mrs. John Himmel Ms. Peggy B. Holly Mrs. Patricia A. Honey Mr. Melvin Hood Mr. Charles Raymond Hooper Ms. House Ms. Janice K. Hudson Mr. Hutcheson Jr. Ms. Jackins Mr. Jaran L. Jackson Mr. Kenneth Jackson

Mr. Jacobs Mrs. Joan L. Janssen Mr. Carl Jarrett Jobs Daughters Bethel No. 24 Ms. Jan M. Johnson Mr. Keith Norris Johnson Mr. Larientz A. Johnson Mr. Robert Johnson Mr. Paul Lawrence Jones, Jr. Ms. Carolyn Jones Ms. Marla Jones Mr. Melvin Jones Ms. Ricarda E. Jones Justgive Ms. Jeanne Kahler Mr. Thomas P. Kenny Mr. Joseph S. King Ms. Karin Kulinski Ms. Kulinski Ms. Marilynn Landweer Mr. Ulyses A. Lane Ms. Lawson Mr. Lawson Ms. Lannie Lebo Ms. Carolyn LeCrone Ms. Judy Lynn Lichtman Ms. Rosa Lucas Mr. & Mrs. Joe Luria Mr. William Gloth Magee, Jr. Mr. Maples Ms. Ellen Kahler Markham Mr. James A. Martin Mr. Jeffrey Martin Ms. Blanca Mayorga Captain & Mrs. Joseph M. Mazzafro Ms. Hanna E. Mazzoni Mr. Albert McDowell Mr. McDowell Ms. Sherry L. McGill Mrs. Edith McHale Mr. Timothy A Mensch Ms. Susan Greene Merewitz Mr. Earl Middleton Ms. Kayleen Miller Mr. Miller Ms. Veronica Milstead Mr. Milton, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Mitchell Mr. Moores Ms. Ramanamma Nagula Mr. Doyle Napper Ms. Neal Ms. Christina Noone Ms. Sarah Nortey

Ms. OConnor Ms. Oladapo Mr. Park Mr. Charles E. Parrish Ms. Paul Ms. Pettijohn Mr. Kenneth L. Pierson Mr. Pratt Mr. John Pryce Ms. Betty Jane Putman Mr. Dale L. Reaves Mr. Ralph E. Reese Ms. Reid Mr. Richard Reise Mrs. Lilian Reyes Mr. Charles Edward Rice Mr. Michael Rice Ms. Roach Mr. Andre R. Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. Rooney, Jr. Ms. Rose Ms. Malach Rossman Mr. James L. Rowe Mrs. Ida B. Russell Mr. Samuel Mr. James C. Saye Ms. Scales Ms. Beverly A. Schilling Mr. Schuda Ms. Charlotte Sears Mr. David Holmes Semendinger Ms. Shames Rennie H. Sherman Mr. Walter Joseph Shorter, Jr. Ms. Meta Sienkiewicz Beverly R. Silverberg Communications, Inc. Ms. Toby Silverman Ms. Lillian C. Simms Ms. Cecilia Smith Mr. Kevin S. Sorrell Southern Maryland Novelty Co., Inc. Mr. Travis Spencer Ms. Maria Stillson Mr. Barton L. Stringham Mr. Joseph W. Sudduth Ms. Imogene Naomi Surrey Mr. Swann Mr. Lawrence M. Tabbs Ms. Dawn Taft Mrs. Diana E. Terry Ms. Lillian M. Thomas Mr. Kenneth Thompson Mr. Chad Thorpe

Ms. Margaret Lynn Thrasher Mr. Todd Mr. Tompkins United Way of Charles County Mr. & Mrs. George F. Vaeth, Jr. Ms. Elizabeth Van Nort Mrs. Jennie A. Vincent Mr. Scott C Wallace Ms. Elizabeth Washington Ms. Thelma G. Weinberg Mr. & Mrs. Elaine & Phil Weinman Ms. Brenda G. Wesley Ms. Mary B. White Ms. Williams Ms. Dorothy Wingfield Mr. Mark Alan Wittmer Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wynn Ms. Delores Wynn Ms. Henrietta A. Zaby Ms. Judy Zippin

Donations in Honor of:

Ms. Carole Angel Mr. Tim Butts Ms. Martha DErasmo Ms. Laurey Goodwin Ms. Robyn Grantley Ms. Meghann Herraiz Ms. Shreva Iyer Ms. Florence Keen Ms. Deborah Kerr Mr. Verne Mullin Mr. Irvin Neveleff Mr. Joshua C. Owen Mr. Robet T. Plate Melwood Staff

Donations in Memory of:

Ms. Tricia Babauta Mr. James Ricky Boswell Mr. Earl Cannon Mr. E. W. Darmstead Mr. Tom Davis Mr. Oscar E. Estep Mr. John Fischel Mr. Peter Eric Hassell Mr. Bill Herron Ms. Emily Melville Mr. Terry A. Neveleff Ms. Emma Semm-Collozo Mr. Gregory Michael Smith Ms. Rosezena Thomas

We have made every attempt to include each donor. If you do not see your name listed, please accept our sincere apology and contact our development office at 301-599-8000.

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Melwood 2009 Report to the Community

Financials Highlights
Melwoods total income for fiscal 2009 was $67.1 million, and expenses amounted to $70.2 million. The overage is attributable to reductions in vehicle donations, charitable contributions, special event revenue and grants, as well as increased expenses to provide services. Melwood has taken steps to balance the budget for the coming year by reducing support expenses, transferring operations of its community living program, identifying new revenue sources for existing programs and attracting new donors.

Disability Type
Neurological 152

Services Provided
Autism Services 0.3% Day Habilitation (Crossroads) 5.7% Supported Employment 8.1%

Other 96

No Disability* 371

Day Habilitation (Personal Enrichment Program) 0.9% Equestrian Program 11.1% Developmental 1,640 Day Camp 9.0% Overnight Camp 6.6% AbilityOne Employment 33.3% Community Living 2.6% Community Supported Living Arrangements 1.8%

Mental Health 267 Physical 77 Sensory 16

people who * 371 people without disabilities, or about one-third of through attend Melwood Recreation Center, received services inclusive program offerings for people with disabilities.

Access Adventures 11.3% Family/Individual Community Support Services Support Services 6.9% 1.5% Independent Living 0.8%

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Expenses
Management & General 2.9% Recreational Services 2.6% Fundraising 5.5%

Support & Revenue

Net Support from Public Support Specialized Events 8.3% 1.2% Other 0.8%

Community Services 16.9% Employment Services 64.1%

Service Fees 15.6% Sales Revenue 0.5%

Vocational Training & Consumer Support 8.1%

Contract Revenue 73.6%

People Trained or Employed

Community Based Supported Employment 17.3%

Crossroads Day Habilitation 12.0% Community Based AbilityOne Employment 70.7%

Hannah has a vision impairment that affects her depth perception and was timid at first, but quickly progressed from riding a pony to a horse during general horsemanship lessons. Her mother says, her self confidence has really increased and she is learning how to keep her balance and judge distances.

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