Our Cause
Melwood’s mission is to advocate for and empower individuals with disabilities to transform their own lives through unique opportunities to work and play in the community.
*Ranges calculated below based on payroll deductions from 24-26 total paychecks in a year.
How Your Workplace Donations & Matching Gifts Make a Difference:
$100 - $250
Total Annual Pledge
($5 - $10 per pay period)
$5 per pay period ($130 total) provides for a group of 30 adults with significant disabilities to engage in a field trip to learn how to navigate public transportation so they can enjoy all of the free activities offered
$250 - $650
Total Annual Pledge
($15 - $25 per pay period)
$19.23 per pay period ($500 total) covers the cost of 10 hours of a Melwood Job Development Specialist helping a person with a disability begin their search for a job. Employment is a critical gateway to skills development, financial independence and integration into the community.
$780 - $1300
Total Annual Pledge
($30 - $50 per pay period)
Our Stories
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