What we do
Employment for people with disabilities
Melwood helps people with disabilities find meaningful employment, take pride in their work, and invest in their future. As a leading employer for people with disabilities, and through programs dedicated to helping people find and keep employment, we empower people to find and maintain employment and to launch a career.
Melwood employees identify as disabled
Average hourly wage of disabled employees on AbilityOne contracts
People placed in employment outside of Melwood
*FY2025 numbers
Fostering independence through employment
Melwood fosters job opportunities that provide competitive wages, the opportunity for growth, and a sense of purpose, all while championing a fully supportive workforce, resulting in high retention, excellent corporate culture, and high customer satisfaction.
Vocational support services
Melwood invests heavily in supports for our workforce, including going above and beyond to ensure employee success. We rely on a highly skilled team of professionals known as vocational support services who are dedicated to our employees and being their advocates, professionally and personally.
Employment Services through Humanim
Humanim, a Melwood affiliate, provides person‑centered employment and transition services that help youth and adults build skills, secure meaningful competitive jobs, and succeed long‑term through coaching, career exploration, and ongoing individualized support.
Talent Profile
Leading the way at Navy Yard
Antjuane
Antjuane started as a custodian at the Washington Navy Yard in 2009. He’s now a foreman overseeing custodial operations across 20 buildings.
About Melwood Enterprises
Melwood Enterprises is a part of the Melwood family of companies. Melwood Enterprises focuses on delivering an exceptional level of service to our business customers while creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
About Melwood Community Services
Melwood Community Services is a part of the Melwood family of companies. Melwood Community Services focuses on developing and exploring bold new ideas and activities designed to foster community integration and personal growth and fulfillment.
