Melwood provides support and guidance services to those with intellectual or developmental disabilities throughout the greater-Washington, D.C. area. Services include enrichement programs, employment counseling, housing arrangements, job training and recreational programs.
Brydges, which stands for Building Responsible Youths by Delivering Genuine Enrichment Services, is a religious organization with the mission to build bridges between church ministries and the community. Each year the organization puts on several activities, such as Camp Higherground and Bible Jeopardy, directed to youth ministries.
The ARC is a national nonprofit organization that offers assistance, programs and advocacy for developmentally disabled persons and their families. There are four branches in Prince George's County with two in Upper Marlboro/Largo. There are a number of acitivites that take place at the McCormick Dr facility: social club, residential support group, Very Important Parents, Out on Town, art, theater, choir, paid vocational day programs and physical fitness.
Participants must be approved by the Developmental Disabilities Administration or have an outside source to pay for programs.
Arc provides door-to-door transportation through a combination of onsite vehicles and Metro Access for all programs.
Rural Technology & Economic Development Group is a non-profit organization that works with impoverished rural communities worldwide to promote development. Call the office for more information.
Prince Georges County Animal Services Facility is a pet adoption center with numerous dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Monetary donations to help care for the animals are accepted.