Special Events
American Legion Essex Post #148 Annual Fundraiser
January 25-27 2008
The American Legion Essex Post #148 held its annual fundraiser the weekend of January 25-27 raising a significant $17,200 for UCP of Central Maryland (UCP-CM). The event consisted of a Battle of the Bands contest with special guests including the Oriole Bird, former Oriole Dave Johnson, Baltimore Blast players, and Elvis!
The enthusiasm and generosity was contagious thanks to the efforts by Judi Harris, Harry Campbell, Floyd Entwistle, and the rest of the dedicated committee. UCP-CM sincerely thanks the post for its continued generosity and passion to help the individuals with disabilities served by UCP-CM live as independently as possible.
Third Annual UCP Golf ClassicMonday, October 1, 2007
Held on Monday, October 1 at the Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre De Grace, Md, this year's tournament raised more than $50,000 to benefit the many programs and services that UCP-CM offers children and adults with disabilities throughout Maryland. Following the 18 holes, attendees enjoyed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a seated dinner including a live and silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
UCP-CM would like to thank the members of the 2007 Stephen L. Snyder and Family UCP Golf Classic committee for their hard work and dedication that helped make this year's event a success, as well as the many event sponsors and contributors who supported the event.
Hoodstock IVSaturday, Septemeber 15, 2007
Another great neighborhood music festival was had at the Otterbein Swim Club on Saturday, September 15 in support of UCP-CM’s programs and services. Featuring music from the late 60’s and early 70’s this year’s event presented by Hoodstock Productions raised $6,500 to benefit the children and adults served by UCP-CM.
What began as a few friends having a party in the garage has grown into one of UCP-CM’s favorite fund and friend-raiser events. UCP-CM would especially like to thank the event’s sponsors including Jen and Russ Causey, Gracie and Larry Musher, Darlene and Henry Miller, and Anita and Nick Richardson, along with the more than 150 generous supporters who attended and made Hoodstock IV such a success!
Hagerstown Center Open HouseFriday, May 4, 2007
UCP of Central Maryland proudly announced the opening of its new Hagerstown center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 4. The Hagerstown center provides adult day care programs, residential services, in-home support, respite care, and supported employment services to residents in Washington County.
The new facility boasts 7,174 square feet of well-utilized space that includes the county’s administrative offices, College 4 Living classroom spaces, an Employment Development Center, a computer lab/classroom, an exercise room, therapy spaces, and a state-of-the-art sensory room with dedicated staff to assist individuals with sensory activities developed and monitored by an occupational therapist.
Black Tie & Blue Jeans Benefit Concert with Emmylou HarrisSaturday, March 24, 2007
It was a magical evening on March 24 when the sounds of Emmylou Harris and her band, John Starling and Carolina Star, filled the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall for UCP of Central Maryland’s Black Tie and Blue Jeans Benefit Concert. More than 1,500 people were in attendance to hear the legendary Emmylou and UCP-CM's story as well as enjoy an opening act by up-and-coming country artist, Laura Bryna, who hails from Howard County.
Emmylou and her band entertained the crowd for an hour and a half, and the concert concluded with Lucas Haselman and Kelli Andrade, two recent graduates of the UCP Delrey School presenting flowers to Emmylou. Following the concert, Emmylou joined sponsors at a dessert reception. Preceding the show, premium ticket holders and sponsors were treated to a delicious dinner catered by Innovative Gourmet.
Many thanks to event co-chairs Darlene Miller and Debi Kuchka-Craig and their committee for a fantastic job as well as to Entertainment Consultants for pulling all the talent together. To everyone who supported this wonderful evening, UCP-CM thanks you for helping improve the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in Maryland.
To view additional photos from the event, please visit UCP Dreams.
UMBC and Enterprise Raise Funds for MyTobii TechnologyThursday, February 22, 2007
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers and Enterprise Rent-A-Car joined together on Feb. 22 for the men’s basketball team’s last game of the season in an effort to raise funds to purchase a MyTobii eye controlled communication system for the use of UCP-CM program participants.
During the game’s halftime, while Enterprise employees collected contributions, Chief Development Officer Debbie Daskaloff and two Delrey School graduates, Jarred Jones and Joe DiVenti, walked on to the court to express the need for the advanced technology that will take communication to a whole new level by allowing users to e-mail, edit documents and surf the Internet using just their eyes. UCP-CM would like to thank Joe Helpa from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for his dedication to the cause.
American Legion Essex Post #148 raises $13,500 for UCP-CMFriday, January 12-Sunday, January 14, 2007
The American Legion Essex Post #148 held its annual fundraiser Jan. 12-14, raising $13,500 in support of programs and services for UCP-CM.With a motorcycle poker run, a battle of the bands contest, and plenty of food and games it was an event not to be missed.
The enthusiasm and generosity was contagious thanks to the efforts by Judi Harris, Harry Campbell, and Floyd Entwistle. UCP-CM is extremely grateful for the event’s success and looks forward to a continued partnership with the American Legion Essex Post #148 in the future.
Cumberland Center Grand OpeningFriday, October 27, 2006
UCP of Central Maryland proudly announced the opening of its new Cumberland center, which features expanded medical adult day care center, designed for residents of Allegany and Garrett counties with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities on Friday, October 27 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
One-quarter of the center’s space features a state-of-the-art sensory integration room, developed for UCP’s most disabled individuals. The room includes controlled lighting, cushioned rockers and other specialty tools to help with therapy sessions. The center also offers more opportunities for one-on-one therapy compared to the old facility.
Stephen L. Snyder and Family UCP Golf ClassicMonday, September 18, 2006
Approximately 125 people attended the 2nd annual Stephen L. Snyder and Family UCP Golf Classic held at the renowned Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland on Monday, September 18 to help raise $75,000 for the children and adults with disabilities served by UCP. Part of the 2006 Lexus Champions for Charity Tournament series, top event sponsors included Lexus of Towson and R.J. Princinsky and Associates.
The day-long benefit offered friends of UCP the opportunity to play 18 holes of golf and enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a seated dinner, as well as a live and silent auction and raffle drawings. UCP gratefully thanks all participants and looks forward to hosting another successful tournament next year!
HoodstockSaturday, September 9, 2006
What began as a few friends having a party in the garage of UCP Board member Russ Causey’s home in Otterbein, has now become an annual event generating over $6,000 to benefit the programs and services of UCP.
This year’s event featured live acoustic music in the spirit of Woodstock and late 60’s fashion headed by the band Offbeat which boasts three board members – Russ “Spoon Toe” Causey, John “the Talent” Lee and Nick “Pretty Boy” Richardson. Dave “Fingerpicker” Robertson and Owen “O” Johnson rounded out the group, and Jay Wachter of Entertainment Consultants appeared as a special guest leading the crowd in a rousing sing-a-long.
Completely underwritten by the band and their friends; rock fans, many in their best hippie garb, enjoyed a great picnic and made donations to make this one of UCP’s favorite fund and friend-raiser events. We can’t wait for Hoodstock IV!
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