Press Release Archive

INSPIRED GIVING SUMMER 2023 NEWSLETTER

The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Inspired Giving Summer Newsletter. READ HERE

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INSPIRED GIVING SUMMER 2023 NEWSLETTER
Governor Moore Visits Benedictine Campus In Ridgely

Governor Moore Visits Benedictine Campus In Ridgely

Students, supported adults, families, board members, legislators, and staff all welcomed the Governor and his team (Ridgely, MD – August…

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Benedictine’s Chrome City Fundraiser Raises Over $100,000

Bikers and Classic Car enthusiasts all joined in to support Benedictine (Ridgely, MD – August 4, 2023) – The Benedictine…

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Benedictine’s Chrome City Fundraiser Raises Over $100,000
Benedictine School Receives NCASES Accreditation

Benedictine School Receives NCASES Accreditation

Only 22 nationwide earned the accreditation (Ridgely, MD – June 29, 2023) – The Benedictine School is one of only…

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Benedictine is Beneficiary of Godfrey’s Farm 5K Run/Walk

Annual Blueberry Boogie Event Raises Record Funds for Benedictine (Ridgely, MD – June 27, 2023) – Godfrey’s Farm held its…

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Benedictine is Beneficiary of Godfrey’s Farm 5K Run/Walk
Benedictine Celebrates Its 2023 Graduating Class

Benedictine Celebrates Its 2023 Graduating Class

Classmates, families, teachers, leadership and support staff joined in on the celebration (Ridgely, MD – June 22, 2023) – Benedictine…

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Godfrey’s Farm Blueberry Boogie 5K Walk/Run to Benefit Benedictine

Event to take place in Sudlersville on June 17th (Ridgely, MD – May 26, 2023) – Godfrey’s Farm 3rd annual…

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Godfrey’s Farm Blueberry Boogie 5K Walk/Run to Benefit Benedictine
INSPIRED GIVING SPRING 2023 NEWSLETTER

INSPIRED GIVING SPRING 2023 NEWSLETTER

The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Inspired Giving Spring Newsletter. READ HERE

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Benedictine’s Chrome City Fundraiser To Take Place on July 30th

Bikers and Classic Car enthusiasts are invited to join the event in support of Benedictine REGISTER HERE (Ridgely, MD –…

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Benedictine’s Chrome City Fundraiser To Take Place on July 30th
Benedictine Celebrates Sr. Jeannette Award Winner and All Nominees

Benedictine Celebrates Sr. Jeannette Award Winner and All Nominees

Distinguished Award Given During Lunch Celebration (Ridgely, MD – May 16, 2023) – Benedictine celebrated the winner and all the…

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Dignity of Work video

Benedictine's "Dignity of Work" video debuted at the Spring Gala, "An Evening In Casablanca." Benedictine offers employment services for students…

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Dignity of Work video
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Visits Benedictine

Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Visits Benedictine

(Ridgely, MD – May 3, 2023) – Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller toured the Benedictine campus as part of the new…

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An Evening In Casablanca Gala to be Held at Trident Aircraft Hangar

Benedictine’s Spring Gala is a celebration of the students and adults living with a developmental or intellectual disability that they…

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An Evening In Casablanca Gala to be Held at Trident Aircraft Hangar
Benedictine Awarded What’s Up? Media’s Best Nonprofit Eastern Shore

Benedictine Awarded What’s Up? Media’s Best Nonprofit Eastern Shore

Win is in competitive nonprofit category (Ridgely, MD – April 24, 2023) – Benedictine has been awarded the 2023 Best…

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Senior Director of Adult Services Joins Benedictine

Adedapo Laditan brings diverse portfolio to enhance Benedictine’s services (Ridgely, MD – March 23, 2023) – Adedapo Laditan has joined…

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Senior Director of Adult Services Joins Benedictine
Benedictine Year In Review

Benedictine Year In Review

Benedictine and the children and adults supported by our organization had a productive and exciting year! Here are just a…

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Benedictine Awarded Maryland Capital Grant

Funds to be used to construct new student residential facility (Ridgely, MD – January 25, 2023) – Benedictine has been…

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Benedictine Awarded Maryland Capital Grant
Benedictine Awarded 2022 Rural Impact Award

Benedictine Awarded 2022 Rural Impact Award

Award Given For Outstanding Rural Community Development (Ridgely, MD – December 12, 2022) – Benedictine was awarded a 2022 Rural…

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Benedictine Raises Over $150,000 on Giving Tuesday

Generous supporters of Benedictine give a $75k match in support of dedicated employees (Ridgely, MD – December 6, 2022) –…

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Benedictine Raises Over $150,000 on Giving Tuesday
Benedictine is Recipient of Phillips Charitable Foundation Grant

Benedictine is Recipient of Phillips Charitable Foundation Grant

Funds were utilized to update group homes in Annapolis and Denton (Ridgely, MD – November 16, 2022) – Benedictine was…

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Birdies for Benedictine Raises Over $40,000

Benedictine’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Critical Funds To Support The Developmentally Disabled (Ridgely, MD – November 2, 2022) –…

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Birdies for Benedictine Raises Over $40,000
Inspired Giving Fall 2022 Newsletter

Inspired Giving Fall 2022 Newsletter

The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Inspired Giving Fall Newsletter. READ HERE Download a copy HERE

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Benedictine Students Remember the Heroes of 9/11

Developmentally Disabled Students Send Letters to Firefighters and Police Departments in New York City and Washington, D.C.   (Ridgely, MD…

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Benedictine Students Remember the Heroes of 9/11
Inspired Giving Summer 2022 Newsletter

Inspired Giving Summer 2022 Newsletter

READ HERE  The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Summer Inspired Giving Newsletter – this is a digital version…

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Chrome City Ride Rode Again

The Benedictine Campus in Ridgely Came Alive with Motorcycles, Classic Cars, Hot Rods and More To Raise Funds for Benedictine…

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Chrome City Ride Rode Again
Annual DC/Baltimore Area Charity Golf Tournament Benefits Benedictine

Annual DC/Baltimore Area Charity Golf Tournament Benefits Benedictine

Golfers and Supporters Enjoyed a Day of Golf and Philanthropy at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville (Ridgely, MD…

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Inspired Giving Spring 2022 Newsletter

Newsletter Downloadable PDF The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Spring Inspired Giving Newsletter. This issue includes a Donor…

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Inspired Giving Spring 2022 Newsletter
Benedictine Awarded Best In Business Non-Profit Caroline County

Benedictine Awarded Best In Business Non-Profit Caroline County

Award is presented by Caroline County Chamber of Commerce Benedictine Executive Director Scott Evans and staff gather to express their…

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Benedictine Awards Service Milestones

Staff was celebrated for their years of service during holiday luncheon Benedictine celebrated milestones in service for 52 of its…

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Benedictine Awards Service Milestones
Benedictine is Awarded Community Development Block Grant

Benedictine is Awarded Community Development Block Grant

CDBG will be first step in the Transforming a Campus to Transform Lives Master Plan (Ridgely, MD – December 17,…

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Learning for Living: One Family’s Success Story

David Plapinger was almost 17 years old when he enrolled as a residential student at the Benedictine School in February…

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Learning for Living: One Family’s Success Story
Celebrating 60 Years Video Premiere

Celebrating 60 Years Video Premiere

We were scheduled to gather this weekend to celebrate Benedictine’s 60th anniversary. In light of the current crisis our plans…

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Spring Benefit 2020 Nets $171,000

Benedictine’s Spring Benefit 2020 – A Night to Celebrate, scheduled for April 24, and then canceled in response to COVID-19,…

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Spring Benefit 2020 Nets $171,000
Social Worker Month: Meet Ms. Nancy

Social Worker Month: Meet Ms. Nancy

Meet Ms. Nancy: Social Worker Month each March is a time to celebrate Benedictine’s dedicated Case Management team and the…

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Social Worker Month: Meet Ms. Laura

Meet Ms. Laura Mitchell, a social worker who started her passion for helping students here at Benedictine seven years ago.…

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Social Worker Month: Meet Ms. Laura
Spring Benefit 2020 Update

Spring Benefit 2020 Update

A message from Spring Benefit Event Co-Chairs: We’re sad to announce today that our Spring Benefit and all related activities…

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COVID-19 Statement – Current Policies & Recommendations

Update: March 2, 2022 Dear families, The first couple of months of 2022 have been a little challenging on the…

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COVID-19 Statement – Current Policies & Recommendations
Benedictine’s 60th Anniversary Spring Benefit Gala Set for April 25

Benedictine’s 60th Anniversary Spring Benefit Gala Set for April 25

  Benedictine’s annual Spring Benefit fundraising event is set for Saturday, April 25th at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, Md.…

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Benedictine Participant Named Maryland Works Employee of the Year

Maryland Works, Inc. named Elizabeth “Betsy” Partridge Employee of the Year during the organization’s 12th Annual Employment Awards Luncheon at…

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Benedictine Participant Named Maryland Works Employee of the Year
Choptank Electric Trust Provides Gift of Mobility to Benedictine Students

Choptank Electric Trust Provides Gift of Mobility to Benedictine Students

In a recent grant award from Choptank Electric Trust’s Operation Round-Up, the Trust’s non-profit whose aim is to improve the…

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Easton Couple Donates Accessible Van and Motorized Wheelchair to Benedictine

Paul and Holly Fine of Easton, Md. recently donated a wheelchair-accessible van and a motorized wheelchair to Benedictine, to help…

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Easton Couple Donates Accessible Van and Motorized Wheelchair to Benedictine
Benedictine Receives Excellence in Media Award

Benedictine Receives Excellence in Media Award

Benedictine communications manager, Devon Bistarkey, left, accepts the Excellence in Media Award from the Maryland Chapter of the National Rehabilitation…

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Couples’ Gift Brings Benedictine’s Charity Golf Fundraising Total to $90,000

News of the recent success of Benedictine’s annual Charity Golf Tournament, held Friday, Oct. 18 at the Talbot Country Club…

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Couples’ Gift Brings Benedictine’s Charity Golf Fundraising Total to $90,000
Benedictine Announces Retirement of Board Member Admiral Al Burkhalter

Benedictine Announces Retirement of Board Member Admiral Al Burkhalter

Benedictine recognizes Adm. Al Burkhalter (Ret.) service to the organization’s Board of Directors during a retirement luncheon on the School’s…

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Golfers Raise $45,010 at Birdies for Benedictine Charity Golf Tournament

Benedictine Golf Tournament winners, left to right, Matthew Bradley, Wes Simms, Matt McDougal and Dave Mummert show off their Winner’s…

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Golfers Raise $45,010 at Birdies for Benedictine Charity Golf Tournament
Benedictine Introduces New Logo During 60th Anniversary Celebration

Benedictine Introduces New Logo During 60th Anniversary Celebration

Benedictine revealed an updated look as part of the organization’s 60th anniversary celebration. For six decades Benedictine has worked to…

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Birdies for Benedictine Charity Golf Tournament Set for October 18th

Benedictine’s Charity Golf Tournament, Birdies for Benedictine, is set for Friday, Oct. 18th at the Talbot Country Club in Easton,…

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Birdies for Benedictine Charity Golf Tournament Set for October 18th
Rooted in History

Rooted in History

The turn in the "Mile Lane" Since 1887, the tree-lined drive leading to Benedictine’s campus has welcomed students and guests.…

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Chrome City Ride Raises Over $105,000 for Benedictine

RIDGELY, Md., (July 28, 2019) – More than 1,200 classic cars, street rods and motorcycles from six rally points across…

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Chrome City Ride Raises Over $105,000 for Benedictine
Paul Reed Smith Donates Guitar to Benefit Benedictine’s Chrome City Ride

Paul Reed Smith Donates Guitar to Benefit Benedictine’s Chrome City Ride

A signed Paul Reed Smith guitar is set to be auctioned off to benefit Benedictine’s annual fundraising event, Chrome City…

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Benedictine Announces Appointment of Cheryl Keamy to Board of Trustees

Benedictine, an organization that cares for nearly 200 children and adults with developmental disabilities,  announced the appointment of Cheryl Keamy…

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Benedictine Announces Appointment of Cheryl Keamy to Board of Trustees
Senator Mike Miller Receives Benedictine’s Cornerstone Award

Senator Mike Miller Receives Benedictine’s Cornerstone Award

Left to right: Foundation Director, Barry Smale, Sen. Mike Miller, Board of Trustees President, Charley Mills, Executive Director, Scott Evans.…

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The Benedictine School Recognizes 13 Graduates

The Benedictine School held its annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 13, to celebrate the accomplishments of 13 students. The…

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The Benedictine School Recognizes 13 Graduates
Golfers Raise $43,000 to Support Benedictine at 3rd Annual DC/ Baltimore Area Charity Golf Tournament

Golfers Raise $43,000 to Support Benedictine at 3rd Annual DC/ Baltimore Area Charity Golf Tournament

Winning foursome, Charley Mills, Rob Klune, Bill Doukas, and Lee Weigt (far right), with Thad Fletcher and Scott Evans (center).…

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Cruise-In For the Kids Benefits Benedictine

The Chesapeake Classic Car Club hosted their summer “Cruise-in for the Kids” on Saturday, June 2 at the Easton Waterside…

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Cruise-In For the Kids Benefits Benedictine
Benedictine’s Spring Benefit: A Night at the Races Raises $200,000

Benedictine’s Spring Benefit: A Night at the Races Raises $200,000

Family, friends, and generous supporters of Benedictine helped to raise just over $200,000 at this year’s Spring Benefit: A Night…

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Occupational Therapy Month: Meet Susan

As part of Occupational Therapy Month, we are featuring a member of our therapy team each week! Meet Susan, a…

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Occupational Therapy Month: Meet Susan
April is Occupational Therapy Month: Meet Theresa

April is Occupational Therapy Month: Meet Theresa

April is Occupational Therapy Month! OT's are part of a vitally important profession here at Benedictine that helps students participate…

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Alumni News: Graduate Earns Bronze at Special Olympics

Benedictine School graduate Andrew C. recently took home multiple bronze medals at this year’s 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games…

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Alumni News: Graduate Earns Bronze at Special Olympics
Benedictine’s Annual Spring Benefit: A Night at the Races Set for May 4th

Benedictine’s Annual Spring Benefit: A Night at the Races Set for May 4th

Benedictine’s annual Spring Benefit fundraising event is set for Saturday, May 4th at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, Md. Guests…

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Freas Foundation Funds Therapeutic Bikes and Seating for Benedictine Students

A recent Freas Foundation grant funded therapeutic seating for each of Benedictine’s special education classrooms. The project to purchase specialized…

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Freas Foundation Funds Therapeutic Bikes and Seating for Benedictine Students
Koons Toyota of Easton Donates to Benedictine’s Annual Fund Campaign: Inspired to Give

Koons Toyota of Easton Donates to Benedictine’s Annual Fund Campaign: Inspired to Give

This giving season, Koons Toyota of Easton, made a contribution to Benedictine’s Annual Fund Campaign: Inspired to Give, in support…

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Students Participate in St. Michaels Talbot Street Parade

We had so much fun at the Christmas in St. Michaels - Talbot Street Parade! This tradition and experience is…

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Students Participate in St. Michaels Talbot Street Parade
Rural Maryland Council Prosperity Investment Fund Awards Benedictine $100,000

Rural Maryland Council Prosperity Investment Fund Awards Benedictine $100,000

A Benedictine group home receives roof repairs a part of capital improvements funded by The Rural Maryland Council Prosperity Investment…

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Benedictine’s Advocacy Coalition of the Eastern Shore Honored with a Visit by Dept. Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor

Benedictine’s Advocacy Coalition of the Eastern Shore, or A.C.E.S, was honored with a visit by Deputy Chief of Staff, Office…

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Benedictine’s Advocacy Coalition of the Eastern Shore Honored with a Visit by Dept. Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor
Benedictine Receives $5,000 MDTAP Grant to Increase Student Access to Reading and Tech

Benedictine Receives $5,000 MDTAP Grant to Increase Student Access to Reading and Tech

The Benedictine School strives to help students, from throughout the Eastern Shore and the state of Maryland, reach their greatest potential…

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Benedictine Charity Golf Classic Raises Over $31,000

The Benedictine Foundation hosted their annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, Oct. 19, at Hog Neck Golf Course, drawing nearly…

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Benedictine Charity Golf Classic Raises Over $31,000

Maryland Community Development Block Grant Awards Benedictine $336,000

CDBG to fund improvements to group homes for adults with disabilities Benedictine has been awarded a $336,000 grant from the…

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Area Businesses Receive Governor’s Citation During National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month

Secretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities, Carol Beatty, on behalf of Governor Larry Hogan, recognized Homestead Manor in Denton,…

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Area Businesses Receive Governor’s Citation During National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month
“Cruise-In” Supports Benedictine

“Cruise-In” Supports Benedictine

The Chesapeake Classic Car Club held their monthly Summer cruise-in Saturday, Aug. 4 at Chick-fil-a in Easton, Md raising funds…

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Annual Art Show Displays Creative Talents of Students

The Benedictine School's 2018 Art Show featured pottery, pointillism and lettering works by students. Winners were announced for each category. "Our…

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Annual Art Show Displays Creative Talents of Students
17th Annual Chrome City Ride Raises $118,000

17th Annual Chrome City Ride Raises $118,000

More than 2100 classic cars, street rods and motorcycles from six rally points across Maryland, and in Delaware, thundered onto…

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Visits Bendictine

On Tuesday, July 17, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan visited Benedictine Programs and Services at the organization’s main campus in Ridgely,…

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Visits Bendictine
History of the Benedictine Industrial Training Center

History of the Benedictine Industrial Training Center

By: Mary Lynn Wright and Beth Mathis In the mid-1980’s, student’s vocational training prior to age 18 was almost non-existent. …

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The Benedictine School 2018 Graduation Ceremony Celebrates 11 Students

On the 14th of June, The Benedictine School held its annual graduation ceremony at its campus in Ridgely to celebrate…

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The Benedictine School 2018 Graduation Ceremony Celebrates 11 Students
Benedictine Receives $150,000 from Weinberg Foundation

Benedictine Receives $150,000 from Weinberg Foundation

Two-year grant supports programs for adults with developmental disabilities The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is supporting adults with developmental…

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Golfers Raise $47,600 at Benedictine Charity Golf Tournament

Grey skies gave way to sunshine at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, Md. as over 50 golfers participated…

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Golfers Raise $47,600 at Benedictine Charity Golf Tournament
Benedictine’s Marinucci Earns MACS Achievement Award

Benedictine’s Marinucci Earns MACS Achievement Award

Dominic Marinucci was presented the Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS) Achievement Award on Wednesday, May 23rd at a ceremony…

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Sysco & Herr’s Recognized for 10 Years of Support for Benedictine’s Swim Meet

For ten years Sysco in Pocomoke City, Md., and Herr’s in Seaford, De., have come together to make Benedictine Programs and…

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Sysco & Herr’s Recognized for 10 Years of Support for Benedictine’s Swim Meet
Benedictine’s Spring Benefit Raises $217,500

Benedictine’s Spring Benefit Raises $217,500

View all event photos on Facebook With the tip of a cowboy hat and the click of a few silver…

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Caren Parry Named Sister Jeanette Award Winner

Each year the Board of Directors honors a staff member during Spring Benefit weekend by presenting the Sister Jeanette Award…

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Caren Parry Named Sister Jeanette Award Winner
Benedictine Teacher Awarded Educator of the Year

Benedictine Teacher Awarded Educator of the Year

The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) recently announced Benedictine teacher Lorraine Slama as the recipient of this…

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School Staff Participate in Sensory Training

Benedictine School staff arrived back to work following their Easter weekend break to participate in a fully interactive time of…

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School Staff Participate in Sensory Training
“We’re So Impressed” – A Success Story

“We’re So Impressed” – A Success Story

Caila didn’t say a word, but started smiling ear to ear when we visited during her shift at Subway in…

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“See Me as Kindhearted and Generous”

When customers enter Katie Mae’s restaurant in Preston, Md., they are greeted with a warm smile. “I like to meet…

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“See Me as Kindhearted and Generous”
“See Me as Your Coworker”

“See Me as Your Coworker”

Meet Isiah: After graduating Queen Anne County High School in Centreville, Isiah did what most students do – started his…

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Mid-Shore Community Foundation Tours Benedictine

Frances Stevens Fund benefits new Multi-Sensory Environment Center A recent grant award from the Mid-Shore Community Foundation is making a…

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Mid-Shore Community Foundation Tours Benedictine
Benedictine Partners with CBMM on Restoration Project

Benedictine Partners with CBMM on Restoration Project

Wood you look at that! Our Yard Bees crew collected wood from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Edna E. Lockwood project to…

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Lunch & Learn: SMART Board Technology in the Classroom

One of our knowledgeable assistant teachers, Carl Simpson, recently led a 'Lunch & Learn' class on advanced uses of SMART…

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Lunch & Learn: SMART Board Technology in the Classroom
Benedictine Participates in Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature 2018

Benedictine Participates in Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature 2018

Benedictine staff and clients joined a record 800 supporters who came together to educate and advocate during Developmental Disability Day…

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Benedictine Hosts “Coffee with a Cop” Event

'Coffee with a Cop' goes beyond cream and sugar  By DENAE SPIERING dspiering@chespub.com With the goal of “building relationships one…

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Benedictine Hosts “Coffee with a Cop” Event
Benedictine School Receives National Accreditation

Benedictine School Receives National Accreditation

Source: Times-Record View Original Article here Benedictine School in Ridgely recently earned a two-year accreditation through 2020 from the National…

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Donate in Honor of Someone You Love This Valentine’s Day

Click Here  Looking for the perfect gift this Valentine's Day? Make a donation to Benedictine by Wednesday, Feb. 8th and…

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Donate in Honor of Someone You Love This Valentine’s Day
Community Services & Training Center: Opening Doors in the Community

Community Services & Training Center: Opening Doors in the Community

Easton Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Easton, Md. - Business partners, community officials and members of Talbot County Chamber of Commerce…

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Volunteers Make Christmas Magical for Kids Who Call Benedictine Home for the Holidays

Around the world children go to bed on Christmas Eve with the wish of waking up to gifts under the…

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Volunteers Make Christmas Magical for Kids Who Call Benedictine Home for the Holidays

Holiday Wreaths & Gifts at B Blossoms Garden Center

[slideshow_deploy id='3521'] Let us make your season merry! The B Blossoms Garden Center has fresh wreaths available. Call and order…

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Life with a Child with ASD, One Mother’s View

Raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) isn’t always easy, and you shouldn’t feel that taking care of yourself…

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Life with a Child with ASD, One Mother’s View
Benedictine: A Legacy of Care

Benedictine: A Legacy of Care

Benedictine: A legacy of Care  Along a winding road in Caroline County dotted with farm fields not far from Tuckahoe State…

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Benedictine Recognizes Employers During National Disability Employment Month

Nationwide campaign takes place each October Each October, the support community for adults with disabilities participates in National Disability Employment…

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Benedictine Recognizes Employers During National Disability Employment Month
Benedictine Employee Receives Governor’s Citation

Benedictine Employee Receives Governor’s Citation

Pictured from left are Adedapo Laditan, director of Quality Enhancement for Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration Salisbury office; Gaffney Shepherd, Division…

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A Father’s Love – A Lasting Legacy

Joey Colburn, one of Benedictine’s first students, thrived in sports and life A father’s love can go beyond what he…

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A Father’s Love – A Lasting Legacy
Marinucci Joins CBMM’s Charity Boat Donation Program

Marinucci Joins CBMM’s Charity Boat Donation Program

Photo & story provided by CBMM Dominic Marinucci of Ridgely, Md., has joined the staff of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime…

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Benedictine Announces the Appointments of Duane E. Zentgraf and Theresa Bradley to Board of Directors

Benedictine, an organization that cares for more than 200 children and adults with developmental disabilities, announced the appointments of Duane…

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Benedictine Announces the Appointments of Duane E. Zentgraf and Theresa Bradley to Board of Directors
2017 Chrome City Ride Raises $121,000 for Benedictine Foundation

2017 Chrome City Ride Raises $121,000 for Benedictine Foundation

2017 Chrome City Ride raises $121,000 for Benedictine Foundation Ridgely campus welcomes 2,000 spectators and participants Photo Album The Benedictine…

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The Benedictine School Holds Successful Fun Day for Students for End of Year Celebration

The Benedictine School celebrated the end of the school year with festive and fun games, a DJ and delicious food…

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The Benedictine School Holds Successful Fun Day for Students for End of Year Celebration

Twelve Students Graduate from The Benedictine School in Moving Ceremony

Ebby DuPont recipient of The Community Award  – On June 15, twelve students graduated from The Benedictine School in a…

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Golfers Raise $50,000 at Benedictine’s Inaugural DC/Baltimore Charity Golf Tournament

Under spectacular blue skies and warm, breezy weather, more than 70 golfers from as far as Oakland, CA and San…

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Golfers Raise $50,000 at Benedictine’s Inaugural DC/Baltimore Charity Golf Tournament
Internship Opportunities Available at Benedictine

Internship Opportunities Available at Benedictine

Internships enable you to take your career for a test drive! APPLY ONLINE Social Media and Event Planning Intern Benedictine…

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What It Means to Be a Job Coach: A Look Into Benedictine Employment Services

What it means to be a job coach: A look into Benedictine Employment Services Looking over the shoulder of a…

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What It Means to Be a Job Coach: A Look Into Benedictine Employment Services
Sweetly Made Caters to Valentine’s Day Shoppers

Sweetly Made Caters to Valentine’s Day Shoppers

Sweetly Made Bakery, located on Main Street in Denton's historic district, is a Benedictine business that employs and provides job…

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NADSP Training

Team training at it's best! Over 50 direct care residential and vocational staff and 20 front-line managers received National Alliance…

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NADSP Training
Opening Doors to the Business World

Opening Doors to the Business World

When Abby, age 20, needed to gain valuable job skills after graduating from high school, she turned to Benedictine’s Supported…

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REV YOUR ENGINES! A Donor Story

ANNAPOLIS DONOR SHARES HIS STORY Gordon Schaaf, 82 of Annpolis, says his middle name is “Tenacious.” A retired Navy pilot…

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REV YOUR ENGINES! A Donor Story
Benedictine Awarded Freas Foundation Grant to Develop Multi-Sensory Environment

Benedictine Awarded Freas Foundation Grant to Develop Multi-Sensory Environment

Benedictine awarded Freas Foundation grant to develop multi-sensory environment Photo caption: A Multi-Sensory Room uses light, sound and a range…

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Scott Evans Graduates From Leadership Maryland

Benedictine School for Exceptional Children Executive Director and Church Hill resident recognized at December 6 ceremony Leadership Maryland announced today…

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Scott Evans Graduates From Leadership Maryland
Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale Benefits Children with Disabilities

Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale Benefits Children with Disabilities

From picking out the perfect tree to shopping for the perfect gift, there are many ways to get into the…

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Case Managers: Daily Support, Daily Care for Each Child

Case managers: Daily support, daily care for each child East student at Benedictine is a picture made up of many…

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Case Managers: Daily Support, Daily Care for Each Child
Benedictine Continues to Partner with Community Employers for Student Work Experiences

Benedictine Continues to Partner with Community Employers for Student Work Experiences

Benedictine continues to partner with community employers for student work experiences Written by: Julie Hickey, Education Director Community work experiences…

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Knights of Columbus Generously Donates to Benedictine

RIDGELY, Md. (November 22, 2016) – The Knights of Columbus, Brother Vincent Council 7517 of Smyrna, Delaware, recently presented a…

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Knights of Columbus Generously Donates to Benedictine
Lunch & Learn: Movement with Meaning

Lunch & Learn: Movement with Meaning

Students learn best with meaningful movement according to Physical Therapist Haley Miner who hosted a “Lunch and Learn” seminar at Benedictine.…

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National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week at Benedictine

National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week at Benedictine Appreciating those who support people with disabilities   The staff of Direct…

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National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week at Benedictine
Fairfield Inn is Training Incubator for Benedictine’s Young Adults

Fairfield Inn is Training Incubator for Benedictine’s Young Adults

As well-rested hotel guests sip coffee in the lobby at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriott in Easton, Maryland, students…

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Chrome City Ride Records Smashed

Chrome City Ride Raises $145,000 for the Kids and Adults at BenedictineRecord number of classic cars and motorcycles make the 15th CCR…

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Chrome City Ride Records Smashed
15th Annual Chrome City Ride

15th Annual Chrome City Ride

Visit Event Page This year’s Chrome City Ride at the Benedictine School in Ridgely, Md., on Sunday, July 31, 2016,…

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When Will I Recognize My Child in Autism Media?

Thanks to Cindy BurroughsI’ve stopped watching social media videos and posts that have the word autism in it. When a…

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When Will I Recognize My Child in Autism Media?
ASD/DD Conference on the Eastern Shore

ASD/DD Conference on the Eastern Shore

Benedictine Programs and Services has partnered with Pathfinders for Autism; The Parents' Place of Maryland; Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's,…

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Inspired Giving Spring 2016

Read the Spring issue of Inspired Giving, the newsletter of the Benedictine Foundation. See how the Foundation, with donors, volunteers,…

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Inspired Giving Spring 2016
More Wisdom From A Parent

More Wisdom From A Parent

Cindy Burroughs, mother of Jason, a student at Benedictine, has a lot to offer to other parents of those with…

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Wisdom From A Parent

Cindy Burroughs, mother of Jason, a student at Benedictine, has a lot to offer to other parents of those with…

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Wisdom From A Parent

Get Involved – Benedictine Special Events

Save these dates for upcoming events for the benefit of Benedictine, our family, and friends:Spring Benefit at the Tidewater Inn…

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Benedictine Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

Benedictine announced the appointments of Victoria E. Brennan, Leonard J. DiPaul, Ed.D, and retired Army Col. William C. Doukas, M.D.,…

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Benedictine Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

Todd Smith Named Employee of the Year by Maryland Works, Inc.

Todd Smith of Easton, Md., one of Benedictine’s hardest working individuals, has been named Maryland Works, Inc., 2015 Employee of…

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Chrome City Ride Raises Over $85,000

WBOC Covers 14th Annual Chrome City Ride(CLICK HERE for WBOC web page with news segment)WBOC sends two teams to spread…

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Chrome City Ride Raises Over $85,000

Benedictine Selected as a Charity Partner of the 2015 Across the Bay 10k!

“We are very excited to be teaming up with Across the Bay 10k to raise funds that will benefit people…

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Benedictine Chrome City Ride XIV 2015

 Sunday July 26, 2015... Plan now to RIDE for the KIDS in the mid-summer classic! CLICK HERE for printable PDF of…

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Benedictine Chrome City Ride XIV 2015
Chrome City Ride Returns July 27

Chrome City Ride Returns July 27

The Chrome City Ride Returns to Benediction School on Sunday, July 27, 2014.  

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