Message from the CEO: Joyous Holiday Season and Office Closures
December 18, 2023
Dear Melwood Family,
As I reflect on the many accomplishments and challenges of the past year, I continue to be deeply grateful for your commitment to our mission. We have partnered with Children’s National Hospital
to expand and grow Camp Accomplish; with Wesley Housing to develop our footprint in Arlington; with federal, state and local agencies to exponentially increase employment opportunities across MD, DC, and VA;
and we have served hundreds of people with disabilities every month. This progress helps me believe that one day, we will live in a world that fully includes people with disabilities.
I thank all of you for making 2023 an outstanding year for the Melwood community.
Please note the following holiday closings:
- On Friday, December 22, all Melwood campuses will be open for business.
- 3:00 pm dismissal for most employees
- Community Services Division and RTIS contract employees are on holiday
- All contract employees should contact their site supervisors to verify departure times
- On Monday, December 25, all Melwood campuses will be closed.
- On Friday, December 29, all Melwood campuses will be open for business.
- 3:00 pm dismissal for most employees
- All contract employees should contact their stie supervisors to verify departure times
- On Monday, January 1, all Melwood campuses will be closed.
All Contract Employees should contact their site supervisors to verify departure times. We want to ensure that Melwood fulfills its obligations to the sites we support.
Whatever traditions you honor this month, I wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday and a Happy New Year!
Warmest regards,
Larysa Kautz
President & CEO
SUPERVISORS: Please share this message with your staff who do not have access to e-mail.
About Melwood
Melwood is one of the largest employers of people with disabilities in the country, employing more than 1,600 workers – nearly 1,000 of whom are people with disabilities. Melwood offers job placement, job training, life skills for independence, and support services to more than 2,500 people each year in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Melwood also has an inclusive summer camp program for children and provides employment and support services to veterans and active-duty military members who have experienced service-related trauma or injury. For more information, visit www.Melwood.org.
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