About Melwood

Overview

Melwood was founded on three key principles: innovation, inclusion and social good. We’re deeply rooted in these principles on which we built a vibrant organization and inspired a community.

Melwood supports children, youth and adults of differing abilities to work and play where and how they choose. We provide employment, job training, life skill improvement, supportive and recreational services to more than 2000 people of differing abilities each year.

To view Melwood's strategic plan, please click here.

Board of Directors

The Melwood Board serves a vital role in organizational governance and stewardship.

Employees at Temple Hills in front of entrance

Our Mission

Melwood's mission is to advocate for and empower individuals of differing abilities to transform their own lives through unique opportunities to work and play in the community.

Leadership

Melwood’s leadership team is comprised of subject matter experts charged with the strategic development of methods that will strengthen Melwood’s mission.

Melwood FAQs

This is a short list of our frequently asked questions. For more information about Melwood, Melwood Recreation or the services we provide, please contact us.

Disabilities vs. Differing Abilities

Why we say "Differing Abilities" instead of "Disabilities"

Group picture of early Melwood participants

Our History

Melwood was founded in 1963 when a small group of parents and community supporters decided to teach plant care to young adults who were considered by most to be untrainable, and unemployable. Their goal was almost unheard of: jobs for people of differing abilities. It was a bold idea for its time

Financial Documentation and Policies Photo

Financial Documentation & Policies

Accountability and transparency are a priority for Melwood, find our non-profit financial documentation here.