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Applauding Kevin’s Commitment and Success

We extend our deepest congratulations to Kevin for winning the Maryland Association of Community Services Achievement Award!

Announcing Humanim’s New Board Member: Shelly Tumbach

We are excited to welcome Shelly as the newest member of Humanim’s Board of Directors.

Humans of Humanim: Meet the Clash-Crawford Family

Meet three generations of the kitchen team working for City Seeds, a Humanim social enterprise, serving the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy: Brenda Clash, her daughter Niki Crawford and Niki’s son Omarion Crawford.

Michaela’s Path to Employment

This Disability Pride Month, we take pride in showcasing individuals of our programs who are making big achievements and enjoying their opportunities to the fullest. Meet Michaela, a participant in Humanim’s Developmental Disabilities program. Michaela has a vivid imagination and a big desire to work.

July is Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the disability community’s milestones and history. It marks the anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a transformative piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday life.

The Humanim in Action Awards Ceremony at Our Second Do-Bester’s Fest

The Humanim family gathered at Kurtz’s Beach for a memorable event: the second Do-Bester’s Fest. This staff cookout brought together employees, their families, and friends for a day of incredible weather, celebration, and precious memories. During the festivities, we proudly announced the winners of our newest employee award program, the Humanim in Action Awards. These awards honor the legacy of our esteemed former board chairs and recognize employees who embody our core values, demonstrate excellence in service provision, and exhibit unwavering commitment to those we serve.

Leadership Maryland Visits Humanim

We were honored to host Leadership Maryland, a very successful statewide leadership program, at the Brewery for an insightful and inspiring event. This visit was part of the Central Maryland Health & Human Services Tour, and we are proud that Humanim was one of the tour’s featured stops. The visit included a panel discussion about our Youth Transition Services and the efforts Humanim is making to ensure workplace readiness for youth with developmental and learning disabilities.

Empowering Families: Had’s Journey With The Infinity Center

Meet Mollie, a parent from our Infinity Center, and dedicated licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in adult care. Mollie found herself navigating the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when her son, Had, was diagnosed in April 2021. As a mother of two, Mollie was determined to provide Had with the best possible support to help him thrive.

Humans of Humanim: Meet Maritta

Meet Maritta Diggs, an Imaging Tech II with iScan, Humanim’s social enterprise that provides cloud storage, digitization, and other services. iScan is dedicated to hiring individuals facing obstacles to employment, and Maritta has been a vital part of their team for nine years.