UCP of Central Maryland News http://www.ucp.org/document.cfm/10425/81

UCP would like to thank Jacqueline Fasulo for making the season bright for those individuals with disabilities served at its new Crossroads Center.

After preparing a holiday stocking filled with donated items for a family friend with cerebral palsy last winter, Centennial High School student, Jacqueline Fasulo, came to UCP wanting to take her fundraising efforts to the next level. By going out into the community and collecting gifts and monetary donations, including a bake sale, Jacqueline was able to fill 47 stockings, one for each individual served at the new UCP Crossroads Center.</p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/cr20.jpg </LEFT><br></p> Jacqueline and Santa then came to the center during its Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 22 to hand out the stockings and presents. On behalf of the staff and individuals at the UCP Crossroads Center - THANK YOU!</p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/cr22.jpg </LEFT><br></p> The Variety Tones polka band also joined in on the fun by providing festive music to the party!</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/UCP-of-Central-MD/109300519121115">Click here</a> to see all the photos.</p> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:56:00 -0500 http://www.ucp.org/document.cfm/10424/81

Thanks to Heather Pontruff, Santa's Truckers, and the staff at UCP Frederick's Day Center the holiday spirit was felt throughout the Center on Wednesday, December 21.

Collecting, donating, and sharing presents upon presents; Santa's Truckers made this holiday season bright and merry for all the individuals with disabilities served at UCP Frederick's Day Center during their holiday celebration.<p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/st18.jpg </LEFT><br></p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/st17.jpg </LEFT><br></p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/st12.jpg </LEFT><br></p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/UCP-of-Central-MD/109300519121115">Click here</a> to see all the photos!</p> Special thanks to Heather Pontruff, Jessica Schmidt, Amy Brechbiel, and Santa for bringing smiles to many this holiday season!</p> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:18:00 -0500 http://www.ucp.org/document.cfm/10423/81

UCP's Arbutus and Essex programs moved to a new state-of-the-art facility in the White Marsh/Middle River area of Baltimore County in November.

<p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/cut2.jpg </LEFT><br>UCP celebrates the move with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.</p> <p>THe 21,000-square-foot space is located at 11650 Crossroads Circle. The new facility has: two spacious and well-lit day rooms, one with a 73-inch flat screen television; a game room; computer lab; sensory stimulation room; art room; nurses' station; conference room; and smaller activity rooms for individualized programming as well as a beautiful outdoor pavilion with gazebo that individuals can enjoy in the warmer months.</p> <p>By combining the two programs, it is allowing for more efficiency of care and staffing, and UCP can now offer more services that are tailored to the individual's needs. "We are very pleased to be able to provide safe, modern and efficient adult day care facilities for the more than 150 individuals with developmental disabilities we serve, and appreciate the assistance of St. John Properties in building the facility out to accommodate all of our special needs," says UCP President and CEO Diane Coughlin.</p> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:39:00 -0500 http://www.ucp.org/document.cfm/10412/81

CNA Scholarships have been awarded to four UCP-CM direct care staff.

Snowden and Nancy Stanley established a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Scholarship Program at UCP-CM in memory of their son, John, a young man with severe disabilities who had received supports from UCP-CM. To show respect and appreciation for direct care staff as well as to nurture and cultivate their future success, the Stanleys have funded scholarships to send four UCP-CM direct care employees to school to become certified nursing assistants. This fall, scholarships were awarded to James Kimano, Justin Freedman, Wayne Ferguson, and Nikki Rogers. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:53:00 -0500 http://www.ucp.org/document.cfm/10400/81

Hoodstock VIII was a huge success, raising $44,000 in support of UCP-CMs programs and services.

<p>More than 300 guests attended this years groovy music festival on Saturday, September 17, at its new location, the B&O Railroad Museum.</p> <p>Featuring music from the late 60s and early 70s this years event headliners included the acoustic band, <b>4<u>and</u>0</b> <a href="http://www.4ando.com">(www.4ando.com)</a>, which consists of two current board members, Russ Causey and Nick Richardson. Roger Frisky, The Soundchecks <a href="http://www.thesoundchecks.com">(www.thesoundchecks.com</a>, Hanover Blue, and Katie & Joe <a href="http://www.katieandjoe.us">(www.katieandjoe.us)</a> were among the nights other performers.</p> <p>What began as a few friends having a party in the garage has grown into one of UCP-CMs favorite fund and friend-raiser events. It takes a lot of time and energy to produce Hoodstock and UCP-CM would especially like to thank the events producers including Jennifer and Russ Causey and Gracie and Larry Musher who worked so very hard to make Hoodstock happen. Thanks also goes out to the many event volunteers and sponsors without whose support the event would not have been possible. Event sponsors include the following:<ul> <b><u>Flower Power Gold</b></u></br> Jennifer and Russ Causey</br> Diane and Dave Coughlin</p> <p><b><u>Groovy Silver</b></u></br> Anonymous</br> Bowman Sales and Equipment</br> CMD Outsourcing Solutions, Inc.</br> Coach and Equipment Bus Sales, Inc.</br> Paul Crampton</br> Dimensional Health Care Associates, Inc.</br> DM Bowman Trucking</br> Ellsworth Electric</br> Merritt Properties</br> M&T Bank</br> Northern Pharmacy</br> RCM&D and Philadelphia Insurance</p> <b><u>Far Out Bronze</b></u></br> Anonymous</br> Chesapeake Telephone Systems</br> F&D Trucks</br> Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn</br> Heritage Financial Consultants</br> Hess Gas</br> Ron Matthews Heating & A/C</br> Darlene and Henry Miller</br> Gracie and Larry Musher</br> Ronald Naditch, Esq.</br> Richard J. Princinsky & Associates</br> Rosenberg|Martin|Greenberg, LLP</br> Support Network, Inc.</br> Susquehanna</br> Synergy Financial</br> Carol and Bob Wallace</br> Yaffe & Company</br> Densil Young</p> <p><b><u>Very Cool Friends</b></u></br> AIR</br> Barry Brill</br> Mr. & Mrs. Ike Causey</br> Choice Technologies</br> Rachael Decosta</br> Euler Hermes ACI</br> Hanover Blue</br> Light Street Dental</br> Paul Mauritz</br> Ellen Milles</br> Michael Neuman</br> Annamarie Poole</br> AV Rauth & Sons, Inc.</br> Ilene Salcman</br> Kathleen Schneider</br> Randy Smith</br> Sandy and Michael Teitelbaum</br> United Sanitary</br> QuickConnect</p> <p>As you can see from the list of thanks it takes a "hood" to produce Hoodstock - thank you to everyone who contributed to its success! Here are some photos from the event:</p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/HD1small.jpg </LEFT></br> Hanover Blue rocking out!</p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/HD2small.jpg </LEFT></br> Hoodstock VIII was a fun event for UCP employees and individuals.</p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/HD3small.jpg </LEFT></br> The raffles and auction items were a big hit.</p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/HD5small.jpg </LEFT></br> Hoodstock co-producers Gracie and Larry Musher wear their best hippie attire.</p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/HD6small.jpg </LEFT></br> Peace and love.</p> <p><LEFT><img src=/uploads/HD10small.jpg </LEFT></br> Many thanks to the Hoodstock producers and committee members who made this event happen.</p> <p>To see more photos of the event, check out our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Cerebral-Palsy-of-Central-Maryland/109300519121115">Facebook page</a>!</p> <p> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:30:00 -0500