Mission & Values 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. < BACK TO WHO WE ARE Vision of Empowerment Melwood’s vision is a world that fully includes people with disabilities. Our organization was founded on a vision of inclusion for ALL people regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, or intellect. We all have abilities; we are all differently abled. We are sincerely grateful to our dedicated group of donors who believe in our vision and are loyal supporters of our mission. WHY I SUPPORT MELWOOD Our Values Commitment to People Our priority is to assist people with disabilities to create full and meaningful lives of their choosing. We value our employees’ achievements in supporting this priority. We ensure they understand how their responsibilities fit into Melwood’s success, provide them with the skills and resources they need, assess their performance fairly, and recognize their outstanding contributions. Quality Melwood will be a model for other organizations by providing programs and services that exceed the expectations of the individuals and businesses we serve, staff, and licensing/certification standards. Teamwork Together we are Melwood. We know that to be successful, we must work across organizational boundaries. We collaborate, listen, share information, and provide mutual support within Melwood and with our partners to achieve our goals. Initiative Our employees are self-starters. They take pride in their work, continually looking for ways to improve the services we provide to our clients and customers, and for ways to make other employees more effective and productive. They are never satisfied with anything less than the best for those we serve. Innovation Our flexibility allows us to take advantage of opportunities in our continually changing environment to pursue new ideas and creative solutions that help us improve the lives of people with disabilities. Stewardship When making decisions that commit Melwood’s human and financial resources, we consider if the expenditures help to achieve our mission and ensure our long-term economic viability. Integrity We inspire trust through personal and professional leadership, honesty in our relationships, decisions consistent with our values, and individual accountability for our actions. Explore Our Programs Learn more about our efforts in support of our mission and vision. Vehicle Donation Program For over 16 years, we’ve operated one of the most successful car donation programs on the East Coast, processing over 200,000 vehicle donations. DONATE TODAY ABOUT WHO WE ARE LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS FAQS INFO WAYS TO GIVE WHY SUPPORT US VEHICLE DONATION INFO NEWSROOM TAKE ACTION DONATE VEHICLE DONATIONS FORM VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS CONTACT Contact Us 5606 Dower House Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone (301)599-8000 Fax (301)599-0180 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Status | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement | Financial Document Policies ©2021 Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc. All Rights Reserved