A dynamic nonprofit providing jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities for over 50 years and counting in the greater Washington, DC area. Individuals with disabilities are given the tools to maximize their independence and inclusion within the community. Veterans, service members, families, and caregivers can find programs, resources, and a community. For over 16 years, we've operated one of the most successful car donation programs on the East Coast, processing over 200,000 vehicle donations.
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In 1963 a small group of parents and community supporters decided to teach plant care to young adults who were considered by most to be untrainable and unemployable. Their goal was almost unheard of: jobs for people with disabilities. It was a bold idea for its time. On seven acres of unimproved land - donated by Andrews Air Force Base - our founders pitched an Army surplus tent. They began to lay the infrastructure for a place where people with disabilities could gain specific job skills and earn self-generated income.
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A dynamic nonprofit providing jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities for over 50 years and counting in the greater Washington, DC area. We're deeply rooted in these principles on which we built a vibrant organization and inspired a community. Melwood supports children, youth, and adults with disabilities to work and play where and how they choose.
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