New Leadership Announcements

Chesterwye Center Announces Leadership Advancements Appointments that Strengthen Community Impact The Chesterwye Center, is proud to announced two key updates to its leadership team: the promotion of Katie Clendaniel to Director of Strategic Advancement and the hiring...

DDA Funding Reduction Update

DDA Funding Reduction Update As many of you are aware, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has announced an anticipated rate reduction of 2% across the board for DDA services effective July 1, 2026. While these changes present challenges for...

The Baker House Dedicated April 30th

On Thursday, April 30th, we celebrated the years of dedicated service to the Chesterwye Center by Wheeler and Holly Baker. Together among friends and family, we dedicated our newest residential home, The Baker House, in recognition of their decades of unwavering...

Advocacy Update 2026

DDA Advocacy in Annapolis Update As we continue to monitor developments at the state level regarding the FY 27 budget restraints, we want to provide an important update on the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) budget cuts and what they mean for...

Annual Fundraiser A Success

Our annual Chesterwye Foundation fundraiser “Thank Our Lucky Stars” was held Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at Silver Swan Bayside, Stevensville, MD.  This year’s event was spearheaded by Co-Chairs Wheeler Baker and Kathy Dubel, with an all star...

Foundation Fundraiser Planning Underway

The fundraising committee at the Chesterwye Foundation has been busy preparing for their annual fundraiser supporting the Chesterwye Center. Planning Committee Co-Chairs, Wheeler Baker and Kathy Dubel, have led a team of volunteers bringing new ideas and life to this...