Chesterwye News
October Girl Scout Fundraiser Supports New Sensory Room
Girl Scout Savannah Landon has organized a spaghetti dinner fundraiser in support of a new Chesterwye Sensory Room. When: Friday, October 25th, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm Where: The Chesterwye Center, 110 Chesterwye Lane, Grasonville, MD Tickets $14 p/person / 12 and...
New Look & Feel Coming
Chesterwye Center recently announced a new brand concept representing the organization. Beginning in early 2025 the team at Chesterwye Center began development of a new color palette and brand mark with designer Acorn Creative Design, an international artist and...
Music Therapy Added to Day Program
In August we were excited to engage Melody Music Therapy in providing weekly group music therapy sessions for our day program clients. What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is the evidence-based process of using music interventions to improve aspects of a person’s...
Ewing Home Complete!
On June 5th 2025 the Ewing home was officially completed. The project was funded by a capital grant from the Maryland Department of Health - DDA agency, and by a matching grant from the Queen Anne's County Commissioners. Additional needs were funded by the Chesterwye...
QACTV features Chesterwye Services & History
Thank you to QACTV for putting together this informative segment on Chesterwye Center showcasing our origin and history in the community, as well as how we are serving individuals today. Featuring Bobby Ann Nash, one of our organizational founders, and Wheeler Baker,...
Drive-Through Chicken Dinner Planned for May 8th
PRE-ORDER YOUR TICKETS! Chesterwye Center is hosting a DRIVE-THROUGH Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, May 8th. Cost $25 per dinner - good for 1 dinner, packaged to go home with you! Dinner includes: ½ BBQ Chicken, Southern Style Green Beans, Mac &...
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! First designated in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan to highlight the importance of understanding and supporting people with developmental disabilities. In Queen Anne's County, we recognize that our...
QAC Commissioner’s Spotlight Chesterwye Center
Picture L-R: County Administrator Todd Mohn, Commissioner Patrick McLaughlin, Commissioner Chris Corchiarino, Character Counts Coordinator Melinda Ray, CEO Chesterwye Center Michael Yates, Commissioner Phil Dumenil, Commissioner Jack Wilson Chesterwye Center was...
Ewing & Nash House Rehabilitation Update
Chesterwye Center Awarded Non-Profit of the Year!
At the annual Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce “Celebrating Business” dinner on November 7th, Chesterwye Center was granted the FIRST EVER Non-Profit of the Year Award! Chesterwye Center received the award during standing applause by our CEO, Michael Yates...
Chesterwye Center Attends MACS Conference
The Chesterwye Center Team attended the annual MACS (Maryland Association of Community Services) Conference hosted at the Hyatt Resort Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge MD. In addition to networking, informative workshops, and special events hosted at the conference the...
Chesterwye Annual Gala Success!
On Saturday, September 21st, the Chesterwye Foundation hosted its annual fundraising event at the Kent Island Fire Hall. The event celebrated its 45th year supporting the Chesterwye Center with funding for key capital improvement projects. This year funds will...
Article Series Focus on Philanthropy Profiles Chesterwye Center
The Eastern Shore based Attraction Magazine recently featured The Chesterwye Center in its "Focus on Philanthropy" article series, researched and written by Amelia Blades Steward. This column in Attraction, by Amelia Blades Steward, visits the faces of those who...
Chesterwye Attends QAC Fair in August
Last week Chesterwye Center attended the Queen Anne's County Fair located outside Centreville MD. The organization shared information about our mission and goals, gave away two Chesterwye Gala Tickets, and other giveaways. A few of our clients also visited the fair...
Tickets to Chesterwye Gala Now on Sale!
You can now purchase your tickets online to the Chesterwye Gala, hosted on Saturday, September 21st 5-10pm at the Kent Island Fire Department. Individual tickets are $125 per person or tables of 8 are available for $900 online. Various sponsorships are also...
United Way Supports Chesterwye
The United Way of Queen Anne's County recently announced its support for the Chesterwye Center, funding support for the transportation of clients to medical appointments, volunteering and employment opportunities, and enriching local programs and destinations. Help...
45th Annual Gala Planning Underway
The dog days of summer may just be getting started, but the volunteers at the Chesterwye Center are busy preparing for their 45th annual fundraising event, in support of the Chesterwye Foundation. Planning Committee Co-Chairs, Wheeler Baker and Kathy Dubel, lead an...
Chesterwye Welcomes New CEO
There is a new face at the helm of the Chesterwye Center, a Queen Annes County based charitable non-profit organization providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization welcomed new CEO, Michael Yates, on November...
Boyd House Renovation
Thanks to the remarkable generosity of donors, Chesterwye Center completed renovations on the Boyd House, which provides a welcoming and comforting home for four adults with developmental disabilities. Boyd House has four bedrooms, an open floor plan with shared...
Spring Homecoming
Sharon Dubel was excited to move into her new home. Earlier, she had decided to move into Chesterwye Center's newest fully wheel chair accessible home. Sharon's color choice for her new room was a beautiful shade of lavender. Sharon's sister-in-law, Cathy, spent...