PG County Councilman Sydney Harrison & Melwood to Host Community Resource Day for (D-9) Residents- Saturday, March 9 from 10am – 2pm

March 6, 2024

The first-of-its-kind event will offer free essential resources and constituent services in one, convenient location in the community

Upper Marlboro, Md. – Prince George’s County Councilman Sydney J. Harrison (D) is partnering with Melwood, a leading national employer, advocate, and preferred provider for people with disabilities, to connect residents of District 9 with resources found within their community. The District 9 Melwood Community Resource Day will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 10am – 2pm at The Tree of Life Christian Ministries, located at 9109 Piscataway Rd, Clinton MD 20735.

The event will facilitate access to information about a variety of essential services in one convenient location. Representatives from healthcare, housing, education, employment, and support for people with disabilities will be onsite to answer questions about how these services work together and how residents can access them. The Melwood District 9 Resource Day will include informative booths, interactive activities, and subject matter experts who can offer one-on-one guidance.

“Prince George’s County, and District 9 specifically, has so much to offer, and we want to make sure our residents can connect with and utilize the resources available to them. Thanks to this partnership with Melwood, those living in District 9 and beyond will be able to learn about and access free resources, all in one convenient location,” Councilman Harrison said. “I encourage anyone needing support with healthcare, transportation, employment, disability services, voter registration to take advantage of this unique opportunity.”

Dozens of vendors are scheduled to be at the event, including but not limited to:

• Employ Prince George’s
• Hospice of the Chesapeake
• District 22-C Lion Club Mobile Screening Unit
• Prince George’s County Public Schools Family Support Center
• NAMI Prince George’s County
• Community Advocates for Family and Youth
• Black Girls Vote
• Essential Care Clinic
• Love You More Inc – Literacy and Resources for Women and Teenage Girls

“For people with disabilities and caregivers, navigating multiple systems and forms of support can be challenging at best. Melwood is proud to champion this Resource Day alongside Councilman Harrison to streamline this process for District 9 residents,” said Melwood President and CEO Larysa Kautz.

To RSVP please, visit: https://melwooddev.wpenginepowered.com/event/melwood-community-resource-day-district-9/

Contact:

Jonna Huseman, Director of Communications
5606 Dower House Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
[email protected]| C: 202-280-8907

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. Founded in 1963, Melwood advocates for and empowers people with disabilities by expanding opportunities to work and thrive in community. Melwood offers job placement, job training, life skills for independence, and support services to more than 3,000 people each year in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Melwood also has an inclusive summer camp program for children and provides additional youth and community recreational services for individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit www.Melwood.org.