What’s our impact?
With a focus on overcoming barriers and expanding opportunities, our programs bridge gaps that still exist between communities and people with disabilities.
Services and programs
Melwood Community Services offers innovative programming that empowers children, youth, and adults with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. With a focus on overcoming barriers and expanding opportunities, Melwood Community Services’ programs and services are designed to support people to live fully in their communities, enjoying recreational activities, exploring and retaining career choices, and providing respite for caregivers.
People received career exploration and development
People received community support services
People received employment support services
People received youth and recreation services
*FY2024 Figures
How we help people
EMPLOYMENT
SUPPORTS
TRAINING &
CERTIFICATIONS
Prepare for industry-recognized certifications
PERSONAL &
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
YOUTH &
RECREATION
Get to know our work
Melwood Community Services focuses on developing and exploring bold new ideas and activities designed to foster community integration and personal growth and fulfillment.
Opening opportunities for employment
Braiding technical certifications and instruction with professional development, Melwood Community Services’ innovative workforce development programs prepare candidates for careers in growing fields of employment.
Upskilling underserved communities
Melwood Community Services brings career exploration, development, and skills building to some of the most underserved communities in our area, with life-altering programming for children and adults.
Thinking bigger than disability
Acknowledging that individuals frequently encounter various challenges, Melwood Community Services strives to eliminate all types of barriers to employment and engagement in community.
Individualized approach, maximum impact
By meeting people where they are, Melwood Community Services transforms lives by empowering people of all ages to advocate for themselves, build skills, and act as role models.
Employer support
Melwood Community Services helps area employers create sustainable processes and environments so they can recruit from and retain top talent from within the disability community.
Leadership
Our leadership is committed to expanding opportunities. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and expertise to continue building paths to independence.
Board of directors
The Melwood Community Services board serves a vital role in organizational governance and stewardship to advance our mission.
Support us
You have the power to make your community more accessible for people with disabilities. Let’s get to work!
About Melwood
Melwood Community Services is a part of the Melwood family of companies. Melwood is one of the nation’s foremost advocates, employers, and service providers for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.
