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Important Announcement regarding Hoodstock XVIII

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All guests attending Hoodstock XVIII on 10/23/21 are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a medically-administered laboratory-based negative test result from a test taken within the 72 hours prior to the event along with a matching photo ID.  Proof of vaccination can be your physical vaccine card or a photo of your card.  To further keep Hoodstock attendees safe, masks must be worn when not eating and we are limiting event capacity to 50%.

Click here for more information about our Hoodstock concert fundraiser.

Unified Receives Grant from The Civitan Club of Baltimore

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Unified is grateful to have received $3,500 in funding from The Civitan Club of Baltimore.  This donation was used to purchase iPads and hardware necessary to set up a virtual day program for our Baltimore region during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Creating this new virtual environment allowed 44 adults with disabilities living in the Baltimore region… Continue Reading

Hoodstock XVIII back IN PERSON!

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Mark your calendars for Hoodstock XVIII back IN PERSON at a NEW VENUE on Saturday, October 23! Hoodstock is a grass roots music festival with its roots based on the rock/folk music scene of the late ’60s and early ’70s mixed with contemporary music.  Originally founded in 2004 as a neighborhood event before its popularity made all… Continue Reading

Unified Names Amy Kreitz CEO

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Unified Community Connections has named Amy Kreitz as president and CEO, effective May 29. Kreitz brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, including serving most recently as chief operating officer for Unified Community Connections. “I am honored for the opportunity to serve as CEO of Unified Community Connections and excited to work with the… Continue Reading

15th Annual Golf Classic Set for April 26

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We are happy to share that Unified’s 15th Annual Golf Classic, presented by Dimensional Health Care Associates, Inc., is back on for 2021!  As you know, we had to reschedule and then ultimately cancel our tournament last year due to the coronavirus.  Well, this year we are BACK and excited to have our tournament scheduled for Monday,… Continue Reading

Unified is HIRING

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Unified is **NOW HIRING** for Full Time, Part Time, and Temporary Direct Support Professional positions throughout our various locations including Baltimore, Frederick, Hagerstown, and Cumberland. Direct Support Professionals support and assist individuals with disabilities live productive and meaningful lives. Unified offers competitive wages and generous benefits. Click the link below for more information and to… Continue Reading

HOODSTOCK XVII GOES VIRTUAL AND RAISES $80,000

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On October 17, instead of gathering at the American Visionary Art Museum, people tuned in to the Hoodstock Bmore YouTube channel to enjoy the music and spirit of Hoodstock XVII virtually. Event headliner Roses n Rust performed three sets of music featuring classics from the 1960s and ‘70s with a splash of contemporary.  And, in… Continue Reading

Delrey School Closes After 55 Years

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After 55 years of serving children with disabilities, Unified Community Connections closed Delrey School at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Please know that all of our students have been placed in new settings where they will thrive. Delrey School opened in 1964 to provide educational services to the underserved population of children with… Continue Reading

We Moved!

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As of August 21, we have moved our headquarters location from Hunt Valley to Sparks. Our new address is: 952 Ridgebrook Road Unit #1000 Sparks, MD 21152 If you’re in the neighborhood stop on by and say hi! Continue Reading

Hoodstock XVII – Get Your Rock ONline

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Saturday, October 17, 2020 8:00 p.m. streaming via YouTube Get Ready to ROCK ON-line! What began as a few friends having a live music party at Otterbein neighbor and former board member Russ Causey and his wife Jennifer’s home, along with neighbors Larry and Gracie Musher, has grown into a major fun-raiser to benefit Unified… Continue Reading