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The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Inspired Giving Summer Newsletter. READ HERE
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Students, supported adults, families, board members, legislators, and staff all welcomed the Governor and his team (Ridgely, MD – August…
Read moreBikers and Classic Car enthusiasts all joined in to support Benedictine (Ridgely, MD – August 4, 2023) – The Benedictine…
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Only 22 nationwide earned the accreditation (Ridgely, MD – June 29, 2023) – The Benedictine School is one of only…
Read moreAnnual Blueberry Boogie Event Raises Record Funds for Benedictine (Ridgely, MD – June 27, 2023) – Godfrey’s Farm held its…
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Classmates, families, teachers, leadership and support staff joined in on the celebration (Ridgely, MD – June 22, 2023) – Benedictine…
Read moreEvent to take place in Sudlersville on June 17th (Ridgely, MD – May 26, 2023) – Godfrey’s Farm 3rd annual…
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The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Inspired Giving Spring Newsletter. READ HERE
Read moreBikers and Classic Car enthusiasts are invited to join the event in support of Benedictine REGISTER HERE (Ridgely, MD –…
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Distinguished Award Given During Lunch Celebration (Ridgely, MD – May 16, 2023) – Benedictine celebrated the winner and all the…
Read moreBenedictine's "Dignity of Work" video debuted at the Spring Gala, "An Evening In Casablanca." Benedictine offers employment services for students…
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(Ridgely, MD – May 3, 2023) – Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller toured the Benedictine campus as part of the new…
Read moreBenedictine’s Spring Gala is a celebration of the students and adults living with a developmental or intellectual disability that they…
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Win is in competitive nonprofit category (Ridgely, MD – April 24, 2023) – Benedictine has been awarded the 2023 Best…
Read moreAdedapo Laditan brings diverse portfolio to enhance Benedictine’s services (Ridgely, MD – March 23, 2023) – Adedapo Laditan has joined…
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Benedictine and the children and adults supported by our organization had a productive and exciting year! Here are just a…
Read moreFunds to be used to construct new student residential facility (Ridgely, MD – January 25, 2023) – Benedictine has been…
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Award Given For Outstanding Rural Community Development (Ridgely, MD – December 12, 2022) – Benedictine was awarded a 2022 Rural…
Read moreGenerous supporters of Benedictine give a $75k match in support of dedicated employees (Ridgely, MD – December 6, 2022) –…
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Funds were utilized to update group homes in Annapolis and Denton (Ridgely, MD – November 16, 2022) – Benedictine was…
Read moreBenedictine’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Critical Funds To Support The Developmentally Disabled (Ridgely, MD – November 2, 2022) –…
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The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Inspired Giving Fall Newsletter. READ HERE Download a copy HERE
Read moreDevelopmentally Disabled Students Send Letters to Firefighters and Police Departments in New York City and Washington, D.C. (Ridgely, MD…
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READ HERE The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Summer Inspired Giving Newsletter – this is a digital version…
Read moreThe Benedictine Campus in Ridgely Came Alive with Motorcycles, Classic Cars, Hot Rods and More To Raise Funds for Benedictine…
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Golfers and Supporters Enjoyed a Day of Golf and Philanthropy at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville (Ridgely, MD…
Read moreNewsletter Downloadable PDF The Benedictine Foundation is pleased to share our Spring Inspired Giving Newsletter. This issue includes a Donor…
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Award is presented by Caroline County Chamber of Commerce Benedictine Executive Director Scott Evans and staff gather to express their…
Read moreStaff was celebrated for their years of service during holiday luncheon Benedictine celebrated milestones in service for 52 of its…
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CDBG will be first step in the Transforming a Campus to Transform Lives Master Plan (Ridgely, MD – December 17,…
Read moreDavid Plapinger was almost 17 years old when he enrolled as a residential student at the Benedictine School in February…
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We were scheduled to gather this weekend to celebrate Benedictine’s 60th anniversary. In light of the current crisis our plans…
Read moreBenedictine’s Spring Benefit 2020 – A Night to Celebrate, scheduled for April 24, and then canceled in response to COVID-19,…
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Meet Ms. Nancy: Social Worker Month each March is a time to celebrate Benedictine’s dedicated Case Management team and the…
Read moreMeet Ms. Laura Mitchell, a social worker who started her passion for helping students here at Benedictine seven years ago.…
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A message from Spring Benefit Event Co-Chairs: We’re sad to announce today that our Spring Benefit and all related activities…
Read moreUpdate: March 2, 2022 Dear families, The first couple of months of 2022 have been a little challenging on the…
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Benedictine’s annual Spring Benefit fundraising event is set for Saturday, April 25th at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, Md.…
Read moreMaryland Works, Inc. named Elizabeth “Betsy” Partridge Employee of the Year during the organization’s 12th Annual Employment Awards Luncheon at…
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In a recent grant award from Choptank Electric Trust’s Operation Round-Up, the Trust’s non-profit whose aim is to improve the…
Read morePaul and Holly Fine of Easton, Md. recently donated a wheelchair-accessible van and a motorized wheelchair to Benedictine, to help…
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Benedictine communications manager, Devon Bistarkey, left, accepts the Excellence in Media Award from the Maryland Chapter of the National Rehabilitation…
Read moreNews of the recent success of Benedictine’s annual Charity Golf Tournament, held Friday, Oct. 18 at the Talbot Country Club…
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Benedictine recognizes Adm. Al Burkhalter (Ret.) service to the organization’s Board of Directors during a retirement luncheon on the School’s…
Read moreBenedictine Golf Tournament winners, left to right, Matthew Bradley, Wes Simms, Matt McDougal and Dave Mummert show off their Winner’s…
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Benedictine revealed an updated look as part of the organization’s 60th anniversary celebration. For six decades Benedictine has worked to…
Read moreBenedictine’s Charity Golf Tournament, Birdies for Benedictine, is set for Friday, Oct. 18th at the Talbot Country Club in Easton,…
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The turn in the "Mile Lane" Since 1887, the tree-lined drive leading to Benedictine’s campus has welcomed students and guests.…
Read moreRIDGELY, Md., (July 28, 2019) – More than 1,200 classic cars, street rods and motorcycles from six rally points across…
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A signed Paul Reed Smith guitar is set to be auctioned off to benefit Benedictine’s annual fundraising event, Chrome City…
Read moreBenedictine, an organization that cares for nearly 200 children and adults with developmental disabilities, announced the appointment of Cheryl Keamy…
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Left to right: Foundation Director, Barry Smale, Sen. Mike Miller, Board of Trustees President, Charley Mills, Executive Director, Scott Evans.…
Read moreThe Benedictine School held its annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 13, to celebrate the accomplishments of 13 students. The…
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Winning foursome, Charley Mills, Rob Klune, Bill Doukas, and Lee Weigt (far right), with Thad Fletcher and Scott Evans (center).…
Read moreThe Chesapeake Classic Car Club hosted their summer “Cruise-in for the Kids” on Saturday, June 2 at the Easton Waterside…
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Family, friends, and generous supporters of Benedictine helped to raise just over $200,000 at this year’s Spring Benefit: A Night…
Read moreAs part of Occupational Therapy Month, we are featuring a member of our therapy team each week! Meet Susan, a…
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April is Occupational Therapy Month! OT's are part of a vitally important profession here at Benedictine that helps students participate…
Read moreBenedictine School graduate Andrew C. recently took home multiple bronze medals at this year’s 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games…
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Benedictine’s annual Spring Benefit fundraising event is set for Saturday, May 4th at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, Md. Guests…
Read moreA recent Freas Foundation grant funded therapeutic seating for each of Benedictine’s special education classrooms. The project to purchase specialized…
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This giving season, Koons Toyota of Easton, made a contribution to Benedictine’s Annual Fund Campaign: Inspired to Give, in support…
Read moreWe had so much fun at the Christmas in St. Michaels - Talbot Street Parade! This tradition and experience is…
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A Benedictine group home receives roof repairs a part of capital improvements funded by The Rural Maryland Council Prosperity Investment…
Read moreBenedictine’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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The Benedictine School strives to help students, from throughout the Eastern Shore and the state of Maryland, reach their greatest potential…
Read moreThe Benedictine Foundation hosted their annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, Oct. 19, at Hog Neck Golf Course, drawing nearly…
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CDBG to fund improvements to group homes for adults with disabilities Benedictine has been awarded a $336,000 grant from the…
Read moreSecretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities, Carol Beatty, on behalf of Governor Larry Hogan, recognized Homestead Manor in Denton,…
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The Chesapeake Classic Car Club held their monthly Summer cruise-in Saturday, Aug. 4 at Chick-fil-a in Easton, Md raising funds…
Read moreThe 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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More than 2100 classic cars, street rods and motorcycles from six rally points across Maryland, and in Delaware, thundered onto…
Read moreOn Tuesday, July 17, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan visited Benedictine Programs and Services at the organization’s main campus in Ridgely,…
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By: Mary Lynn Wright and Beth Mathis In the mid-1980’s, student’s vocational training prior to age 18 was almost non-existent. …
Read moreOn the 14th of June, The Benedictine School held its annual graduation ceremony at its campus in Ridgely to celebrate…
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Two-year grant supports programs for adults with developmental disabilities The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is supporting adults with developmental…
Read moreGrey skies gave way to sunshine at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, Md. as over 50 golfers participated…
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Dominic Marinucci was presented the Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS) Achievement Award on Wednesday, May 23rd at a ceremony…
Read moreFor 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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View all event photos on Facebook With the tip of a cowboy hat and the click of a few silver…
Read moreEach year the Board of Directors honors a staff member during Spring Benefit weekend by presenting the Sister Jeanette Award…
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The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) recently announced Benedictine teacher Lorraine Slama as the recipient of this…
Read moreBenedictine School staff arrived back to work following their Easter weekend break to participate in a fully interactive time of…
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Caila didn’t say a word, but started smiling ear to ear when we visited during her shift at Subway in…
Read moreWhen customers enter Katie Mae’s restaurant in Preston, Md., they are greeted with a warm smile. “I like to meet…
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Meet Isiah: After graduating Queen Anne County High School in Centreville, Isiah did what most students do – started his…
Read moreFrances 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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Wood you look at that! Our Yard Bees crew collected wood from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Edna E. Lockwood project to…
Read moreOne of our knowledgeable assistant teachers, Carl Simpson, recently led a 'Lunch & Learn' class on advanced uses of SMART…
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Benedictine staff and clients joined a record 800 supporters who came together to educate and advocate during Developmental Disability Day…
Read more'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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Source: Times-Record View Original Article here Benedictine School in Ridgely recently earned a two-year accreditation through 2020 from the National…
Read moreClick Here Looking for the perfect gift this Valentine's Day? Make a donation to Benedictine by Wednesday, Feb. 8th and…
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Easton Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Easton, Md. - Business partners, community officials and members of Talbot County Chamber of Commerce…
Read moreAround the world children go to bed on Christmas Eve with the wish of waking up to gifts under the…
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[slideshow_deploy id='3521'] Let us make your season merry! The B Blossoms Garden Center has fresh wreaths available. Call and order…
Read moreRaising 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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Benedictine: A legacy of Care Along a winding road in Caroline County dotted with farm fields not far from Tuckahoe State…
Read moreNationwide campaign takes place each October Each October, the support community for adults with disabilities participates in National Disability Employment…
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Pictured from left are Adedapo Laditan, director of Quality Enhancement for Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration Salisbury office; Gaffney Shepherd, Division…
Read moreJoey 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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Photo & story provided by CBMM Dominic Marinucci of Ridgely, Md., has joined the staff of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime…
Read moreBenedictine, an organization that cares for more than 200 children and adults with developmental disabilities, announced the appointments of Duane…
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2017 Chrome City Ride raises $121,000 for Benedictine Foundation Ridgely campus welcomes 2,000 spectators and participants Photo Album The Benedictine…
Read moreThe Benedictine School celebrated the end of the school year with festive and fun games, a DJ and delicious food…
Read moreEbby DuPont recipient of The Community Award – On June 15, twelve students graduated from The Benedictine School in a…
Read moreUnder spectacular blue skies and warm, breezy weather, more than 70 golfers from as far as Oakland, CA and San…
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Internships enable you to take your career for a test drive! APPLY ONLINE Social Media and Event Planning Intern Benedictine…
Read moreWhat it means to be a job coach: A look into Benedictine Employment Services Looking over the shoulder of a…
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Sweetly Made Bakery, located on Main Street in Denton's historic district, is a Benedictine business that employs and provides job…
Read moreTeam 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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When Abby, age 20, needed to gain valuable job skills after graduating from high school, she turned to Benedictine’s Supported…
Read moreANNAPOLIS DONOR SHARES HIS STORY Gordon Schaaf, 82 of Annpolis, says his middle name is “Tenacious.” A retired Navy pilot…
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Benedictine awarded Freas Foundation grant to develop multi-sensory environment Photo caption: A Multi-Sensory Room uses light, sound and a range…
Read moreBenedictine School for Exceptional Children Executive Director and Church Hill resident recognized at December 6 ceremony Leadership Maryland announced today…
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From picking out the perfect tree to shopping for the perfect gift, there are many ways to get into the…
Read moreCase managers: Daily support, daily care for each child East student at Benedictine is a picture made up of many…
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Benedictine continues to partner with community employers for student work experiences Written by: Julie Hickey, Education Director Community work experiences…
Read moreRIDGELY, Md. (November 22, 2016) – The Knights of Columbus, Brother Vincent Council 7517 of Smyrna, Delaware, recently presented a…
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Students learn best with meaningful movement according to Physical Therapist Haley Miner who hosted a “Lunch and Learn” seminar at Benedictine.…
Read moreNational Direct Support Professional Recognition Week at Benedictine Appreciating those who support people with disabilities The staff of Direct…
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As well-rested hotel guests sip coffee in the lobby at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriott in Easton, Maryland, students…
Read moreChrome 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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Visit Event Page This year’s Chrome City Ride at the Benedictine School in Ridgely, Md., on Sunday, July 31, 2016,…
Read moreThanks to Cindy BurroughsI’ve stopped watching social media videos and posts that have the word autism in it. When a…
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Benedictine Programs and Services has partnered with Pathfinders for Autism; The Parents' Place of Maryland; Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's,…
Read moreRead the Spring issue of Inspired Giving, the newsletter of the Benedictine Foundation. See how the Foundation, with donors, volunteers,…
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Cindy Burroughs, mother of Jason, a student at Benedictine, has a lot to offer to other parents of those with…
Read moreCindy Burroughs, mother of Jason, a student at Benedictine, has a lot to offer to other parents of those with…
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Save these dates for upcoming events for the benefit of Benedictine, our family, and friends:Spring Benefit at the Tidewater Inn…
Read moreBenedictine announced the appointments of Victoria E. Brennan, Leonard J. DiPaul, Ed.D, and retired Army Col. William C. Doukas, M.D.,…
Read moreTodd Smith of Easton, Md., one of Benedictine’s hardest working individuals, has been named Maryland Works, Inc., 2015 Employee of…
Read moreWBOC Covers 14th Annual Chrome City Ride(CLICK HERE for WBOC web page with news segment)WBOC sends two teams to spread…
Read more“We are very excited to be teaming up with Across the Bay 10k to raise funds that will benefit people…
Read moreSunday 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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The Chrome City Ride Returns to Benediction School on Sunday, July 27, 2014.
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