The Arc Prince George's County Annual Report 2024

Aswereflectonthepastyearandlookaheadwithhopeanddetermination,weare thrilledtosharewithyouthehighlightsofourcollectiveefforts.In2023,wesetoutwith aclearvision–toamplifythevoicesthatoftengounheardandcreateopportunities thatempowerindividualsandcommunities.

In2023,welaunchedanewHispanicoutreachandadvocacyinitiative,anddeveloped strategicpartnerships.Weelevatedmarginalizedvoicesandshedlightonthestories thatdeservetobetold.

Asyoudelveintothesepages,wehopeyoufeelthesamesenseofprideandinspiration wedo. Hereareafewhighlightsofwhatweachievedin2023:

• $819,500EarmarkfundingsupportedbySenatorVanHollen,SenatorCardin, CongressmanBrown,andCongressmanHoyertosupportindividualswithintellectual anddevelopmentaldisabilities,oneofthelargestawardedtoanonprofitagency;

• CrystalAli,EmploymentSpecialist,wasawardedaCitationfromGovernorMoore asanOutstandingDSP;

• EnterpriseCommunityPartnersawardedusa$289,500ThomeGranttomake upgradestosixgrouphomestohelpresidentslivesafelyand“agewell”inplace;

• MeloneeClark,ourDivisionDirectorofFamily,Education&CommunityEngagement wasrecognizedatTheArcNationalConventionforherworkexpandingDiversity, Assess&Inclusion;and

• AmazonprovidedfundingfortechnologylikeAlexadevicestobeinstalledingrouphomes.

Here’stoafuturefilledwithamplifiedvoices,endlessopportunities,andasteadfast commitmenttocreatingpositivechange.

TerrenceBeverly RobMalone

TheArcPrinceGeorge’s TheArcPrinceGeorge’s CountyBoardPresident CountyChiefExecutiveOfficer

BOARDOFDIRECTORS

OFFICERS

President

TerrenceBeverly

EagleBank

VicePresident

DonnaOrange

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (Retired)

Treasurer

JimCornelsen

WesBanco

Secretary

DanMcKeon

Marriott Hotels and Resorts

MEMBERS

VeronicaLeeAli

NationalMarineSanctuary Foundation

CandiceD.Austin

Verizon

KimberleyBrown

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

ChrisCollins

Self-Advocate

LEADERSHIP

STAFFLEADERSHIP

RobMalone

Chief Executive Officer

SheldonKronzek

Chief Financial Officer

ThaliaSimpson-Clement Chief Program Officer

A.Henley Chief of Staff

BillBreskin

Retired

ShannanHerbert

Stratyfy

TonyaJackson

Transit Employees Health and Welfare

DelegateRachelJones

Maryland General Assembly and David Turch & Associates

MarchettaPowell

Comcast

LisaShames

Parent Advocate

AnjoleneSmack-Whaley

Express Brokers Realty, LLC

JadaThornton

M&T Bank

NnenaWilson

Self-Advocate

ViridianaCamacho

Adhoc–Hispanic Outreach

VykuntamAdepu

Adhoc–IT

LorraineC.HolmesSettles,CFRE,SFX Chief Development Officer

MiyanThomas

Division Director of Day and Employment

MeloneeClark

Division Director of Family, Education & Community Engagement

Inthespiritofunity,equity,andcompassion,wecreatedthefirst-ever MLKDayofServiceeventwithourcommunitypartnersandsupporters CareFirst,UnitedWayNationalCapitalArea,andLt.GovernorAruna Miller.Throughaseriesofimpactfulandupliftingdrummingand dancingexperiencesandmeaningfulconversations,wefostered adeeperunderstandingofDr.King’steachingsandexemplified theprincipleshechampioned.

AlcoPharmacy

JohnB.andC.A.Andrews

JeraldBaker

BancorpBank

PaulBauer

BerenbaumFamilyFoundation

DonBlakley

BlueCrossBlueShieldAssociation

BobGrillGeneralContractor,Inc.

Brown&Brown

Donna Bryant

CareFirstBlueChoice

ChaneyEnterprises

Chick-fil-A

Wayne&DeniseColeman

TheColumbiaBank

ComcastCommercialInsuranceManagers,Inc.

CommunityFoundationofAnneArundelCounty

ElizabethDanahy

ThomasDugan

SarahEarwicker

RuthEicher

EnterpriseCommunityPartners

EnterpriseHoldingsFoundation

WilliamFern

FulfillingthePromisePG

FultonBankFinancialAdvisors

CliffordGeorge

GeorgePrestonMarshallFoundation

PARTNERSHIP

TitanCircleisaspecialcategoryofoursupporterswhohave eachdonated$10,000ormoresince2000.Thesedonorsshow theirloyaltyanddedicationtoTheArc’swork.Wearesograteful fortheseunyieldingchampionswhohelpuscontinuetogo aboveandbeyondforthoseweserve.

GiantFoodLLC

HelenGoldsmith

GreaterWashington CommunityFoundation

James&PhyllisHall

EugeneandBettyeHawkins

NicholasandIreneHluchyj

HouseholdFinance

Johnny’sAutoService

KaiserPermanente

EvelynKing

KnollwoodDevelopmentCorporation

BarbaraLampe

JuliaMarie&JohnLaulis

RichardLee

MarylandCommunityHealth ResourcesCommission

MaximusFoundation

MaryJoMcGovern

MarylandStateCouncilKnights ofColumbus

MelwoodHorticulturalTrainingCenter

MGMResortsInternational

Mullen,Sondberg,Wimbish&Stone

NationalCouncilonAging

NorthropGrumman

JohnO’Connor

CraigParker

Wesley&ConniePaulson

Pepco

KimPerkoski

PatrickPetit

ThePhilipGrahamFund

PrinceGeorge’sCountyCouncil

PrinceGeorge’sCounty ExecutiveOffice

QlarantFoundation

JackRamsey

RayRevels

SchwabCharitable

MarkSemanie

LisaShames

StantecConsultingServicesInc.

Kenneth&LucilleTaylor

TDCharitableFoundation

TegnaFoundation

TheArcoftheUnitedStates,Inc.

TheCommunityFoundationfor TheNationalCapitalRegion

TheCrescentCitiesJaycees Foundation

TheHarryandJeanetteWeinberg Foundation,Inc.

MelanieTownshend

WashingtonGas

WellsFargoFoundation

WesBanco

WilliamS.AbellFoundationInc.

STRATEGY

U.S.SenatorsChrisVanHollenandBenCardinandCongressmanStenyHoyer providedasubstantial financialinvestmentofearmarkfundingintheamountof$819,500,markingasignificantmilestone addressingmentalhealthissuesamongstpeoplewithintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilities. SenatorJoanneBensonacceptedaninvitationtoparticipateinthepresentation.Thisendorsement empowersustoexpandourreachandintensifyoureffortstomeetcriticalmentalhealthchallenges headon.Italsoemphasizestheimportanceofstrategicgovernmentalsupportinadvancingour missionandimplementinginnovativesolutions.

Withthisinvaluablesupport,wehavebeenableto:

• HireanAdditionalRegisteredNurse

• HireanAdditionalWellnessProjectLeader

• HireanAdditionalBi-LingualTransitionYouthCoordinator

• ProvideTravelTrainingforReady@21

• HireaReady@21JobCoordinator

• HireaContractualNutritionist

• AddExercise,Dance,Drum,Art&ComputerTrainingClasses

• ProvideWheelchairRamps,EntryDoorReplacement, Awnings,WalkwayandDrivewayRepairin8Houses

• GiveSummerCampScholarshipsto20YouthwithIDD

• PayHotelCostsfor100NightsforFamiliesinNeedofRespite

• Cover$10,000towardsReady2BHealthyYouth,Fitness andFamilyFunFestival

FELLOWSHIP

Thefamiliarsoundofbowlingballscrashingintopinsandthejoyouscheers ofparticipantsresonatedthroughoutBowleroinCollegeParktocelebratethe returnofourannualBowlingBashinMarch2023.Thiseventbroughtpeople togetherforadayofcamaraderie,friendlycompetition,andphilanthropy.In itsrevivalandbeyondthestrikesandspares,ourannualBowlingBashstrikes attheheartoffamilies,staff,supporters,andvendorswithaspecialinfusion offunandfellowship.

CELEBRATION

Tropical Summer Splash!

AtourAnnualMeetingandEmployeeCelebrationin June2023,wecelebratedemployeeswith5to30years ofservicetoTheArc,attheNewtonWhiteMansion.We salutedtwoboardmembers–ShirleyPattersonand JamesStockton–fortheirvolunteertenureontheboard ofdirectors,andheardfromourCEOabouttheoutstandingserviceourDirectSupportProfessionalsprovided duringtheyear.Wethankedourdonors,fundersand supporters.Wedanced,welaughed,werejoicedinour successwithourstaff,boardvolunteers,sponsorsand membersofthecommunitywesupport.

COMMITMENT

In2023,webidaheartfeltfarewelltotwoextraordinarycolleagues.Eachof themenjoyed20+yeartenures.BeckyCarter(featuredatright)hasshown anunwaveringsupportforourInfants&ToddlerandAutismWaiverPrograms. Osceola(affectionatelycalled“O.C.”)Haliburton(picturedinredabove) hasdemonstratedacommitmenttocustomerserviceatthefrontdeskand uncannyabilitytoknowwhereeveryoneandalmosteverythingisinour headquarters.Bothindividuals’commitmenttoourmissionhasshapedouridentity andfueledoursuccess.Theirimpactwillresonatewithinourorganizationforyearstocome.

CrystalAli’s29-yearstoryworkingatTheArcisoneofremarkablecommitmentanddedication.Becauseofthat,shewasrecognizedbyGovernorWes MooreforherhardworkanddedicationasanEmploymentSpecialistin2023. (Sheisshownaboveholdingheraward.)Crystalcarriesacaseloadof28 peopletowhomsheteachesjobinterviewskills,andassistswithdiscovering careeropportunities,internetcapabilities,andresumebuilding.Shealways keepsthelinesofcommunicationopenwithouremploymentpartners.

WELLNESS

TheReady2BHealthyYouth,Family,Fitness &FunFestival hasevolvedintoaneagerly awaitedannualtradition.Thistransformative eventfostersaholisticapproach towell-being.Families,youth,and individualsanticipatethefestival asavibrantgatheringofpeople andcommunitypartnerspromoting health,fitness,andenjoyment. Thedecisiontomakethisfestival anannualaffairunderscoresour commitmenttocommunitywellness.

EXCELLENCE

InNewOrleansatTheArc2023NationalConvention,MeloneeClark

washonoredwithanNCE (NationalConferenceofExecutives)DiversityandCulturalCompetencyAward.Presentingtheaward isLorraineHolmesSettles,ChiefDevelopmentOfficer,atTheArcPrinceGeorge’sCounty.TheawardrecognizesMeloneeforherinnovative,immersiveworkandprogramstomeettheneedsofindividualswith intellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilitiesandtheirfamiliesintheunderservedHispaniccommunity.This notonlyacknowledgesheroutstandingcontributionsbuthighlightstheprofoundrippleeffectofherwork. ItalsosymbolizesthatMeloneeClarkhassetastandardforexcellenceforchaptersofTheArcnationwide.

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DEDICATION

Weproudlyshineaspotlightonthe heartandsoulofourorganization–DirectSupportProfessionals.

Oursuccessisintricatelytiedtotheir exceptionalworkfosteringindependence, promotinginclusion,andcreatinga nurturingenvironmentinwhichthosewe servecanthrive.Theirunwaveringdedicationhasledtotangibleimprovements inthelivesofthoseentrustedtoourcare.

Weofferawards,appreciationevents, andon-goingtraining,butwebelieve thisletterbestshowcasestheir outstandingcontributions:

I am eternally grateful...

My nephew, Kevin Cannady, whom was called Keb, by his relatives/biological family, has been a member of The Arc Prince George’s County Family since 1983. On many occasions I have stated The Arc is Keb’s family and we are his relatives.

When Keb’s mom passed in 2004, I became actively involved in his Arc Prince George’s County life by attending meetings, being a part of the decisions in his life, doctor’s appointments, etc.

On July 30, 2023, he was admitted to Doctor’s Hospital, only to be returned home the same day, where he transitioned, surrounded by his Arc family and friends. I witnessed the outpouring of love for Keb when I arrived at the house, minutes after he transitioned. At that time, I expressed to all in the house, I believed he didn’t want to die in the hospital, he wanted to die at home with the people who showed their love for him.

I want to take the opportunity to say “thank you” and to express my appreciation and gratitude to the entire Arc Prince George’s County Family for the love, care and support given to Keb through the years. There is an old saying to not begin calling names because unintentionally you’ll omit someone’s name and someone’s feelings will be hurt. That is not my intent here. I feel compelled to call some of the names of those I’ve interacted with through the years, such as Qualm Matthias, Antoinette Reed, Sharon Hunt, Dina Tetteh, Delicia Jackson, Lillian Anderson, Sheila Woods, Kelly Shaner, Kim Turner and so, so many more. Some of these names probably were not a part of The Arc but they were at one point beneficial to the care given Keb.

There are so many others whose names I don’t know, to them, I also want to say “thank you” and to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude. My prayer is that you continue to show all the families in your care the same love and support shown to my nephew, Kevin Cannady.

I am eternally grateful.

Debra Moore

Debra Moore, Kevin Cannady’s Aunt

ACCOUNTABILITY

FY2023AuditedFinancials

REVENUES

Residential Services

Meaningful Day Services

Family and Community Supports

Administrative Services

EXPENSES

Residential Services

Meaningful Day Services

Family and Community Supports

Administrative Services

Grants and Fundraising Transportation Services

TheArcPrinceGeorge’sCountyhadasuccessfulfinancialyearinFY2023. Wewereabletonot onlystrengthenourongoingservicestothecommunitybutinmanycasesexpandandaddnew servicestothepeopleweserve.Wewerealsoabletoreduceourstaffingvacanciesfrom160to100.

EMPOWERMENT

TheMulticulturalAffairsOfficeofCountyExecutiveAngelaAlsobrookscreatedaLatinoAdvisoryBoard in2023committedtofurtherempoweringtheHispanic/Latinocommunityinourcounty. KatLopez wasnominatedandappointedtoserveatwo-yearterm.Sheisabilingualprogramadministrator atTheArcPrinceGeorge’sCounty,providingsupporttoSpanish-speakingfamilieswithchildren whohavedisabilities.HerdeepunderstandingofLatinoculturehasbeeninstrumentalinhelping herconnectwithandreachmorefamilieswhorequireassistance.

Technologyisdeeplyembeddedinourdailylives, butforpeoplewithintellectualanddevelopmental disabilities(IDD)thebarrierstoaccessingtechnology canbedisproportionatelyhigh.Toaddressthis, TheArcUSandAmazonofferedusauniqueopportunity toparticipateintheAmazonEchoImpactProject forthepurposeofincreasingtheuseofEchodevices andknowledgeofpeoplewithIDD,theirfamily membersandcaregiverswhosupporteach personservedbyourchapter.

MENTORSHIP

PROJECTSEARCH:Wecouldn’tbemoreproudtobringthisnationalinternshipmodelforyoung peoplewithspecialneedstoPrinceGeorge’sCountywhentherewasn’tanythinglikeitaround. Herearethelatestgroupofteenswhoarepreparingtoexithighschoolwithinthenexttwoyears withworkexperiencetheygainedatJointBaseAndrews.

EDUCATION

ThroughtheDivisionof Education&CommunityEngagement ourBenefitsEnrollmentCenter(BEC) outreachtouched512familiesthisyear uncoveringatotalvalueofbenefitsof $2,862,757.00.Thegoalistoconnectwithpeoplewhoare18andolderthat haveadisability,andwhoneedassistanceinunderstandingtheprocess ofapplyingforstateandfederalbenefits.

ACulturalBrokerGrantawardedfromTheMarylandDevelopmentalDisabilities Councilwillundoubtedlyenhanceourmissionandimpact.Atotalof5Cultural BrokerswillworktoincreaseaccessanddecreasebarriersforHispanicpeople withdevelopmentaldisabilitiesandtheirfamiliesaroundthecounty.

COMMUNITY

Anewfenceandpatioisjustthebeginningofextensiveupgradesto assistthepeopleweservewithagingwellinplace,reducingfallrisks, andprovidingoverallwellness.Theresidentsofthehomeabovegetto enjoytheoutdoorspaceandareabletoaccessitfromthebasement thanksto$289,500fromTheEnterpriseCommunityPartners/Thome AgingWellProgramGrant.Thistransformativeprojectwillnotonly renovateonehouse,butatotalofsixhousesthroughoutthecounty. WealsoputaCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantfor$180,660to goodusein2023applyingittowardanewroof,bathroomremodel, kitchenremodel,andwalkwayrepairsforsevenofourhouses.

COLLABORATION

InSeptember2023wewereawarded$750,000fromtheDepartment ofHealthandHumanServicesSubstanceAbuseandMentalHealth ServicesAdministration(SAMHSA)renewableuptofiveyearsfor ProjectLIVEHealthyTransitions: improvinglifetrajectoriesfor youthandyoungadultswithseriousmentaldisorders.

TheArcproposestoimproveandexpandaccesstodevelopmentally appropriate,culturally,andlinguisticresponsivesupportsto transition-ageyouthandyoungadultsages16to25yearsold, whohaveorareatriskfordevelopingaseriousemotional disturbanceorseriousmentalillness.

SELF-ADVOCACY

InJune2023,wehostedourfirstannual Self-AdvocacyRetreat,atDoubleTreeHotel inLargo.Wewereabletotalkaboutthe importanceofselfadvocacyinthelivesof peoplewithintellectualanddevelopmental disabilitiesbysharingpersonalstoriesand experiences,andbrainstormingonideasfor actionandchange.Wealsoprovidedtraining onlegislativetestimonies,workingtoempower eachself-advocatewiththeconfidenceand efficacytoimpactheartsandminds.