The Arc Baltimore

06/22/2026

The Arc Baltimore’s Culture Committee recently hosted an incredible Juneteenth picnic, bringing together our staff and the wonderful people we support for a memorable day of celebration and community. The event featured a massive grill-out, thanks to our phenomenal staff volunteers who stepped up to fire up the grills and serve an absolute feast to everyone in attendance. Adding to the day's vibrant energy, we were honored to host the Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company. They blew the crowd away with a powerful performance, shared the rich history and education behind their traditions, and even got everyone on their feet to learn a few moves. Days like this remind us of the beautiful power of culture, inclusion, and coming together as one big community.

06/15/2026

Another Chapter, Another Location!

The story continues, and our community library network is growing! We are thrilled to announce the opening of The Arc Baltimore’s third Little Free Library , located right outside our York Road office.

Our little library is officially stocked and ready for visitors! Whether you are stopping by our office or just passing through the neighborhood, we invite you to take a book, share a book, or leave a book.

06/15/2026

We are so proud of Tavon and all the advocacy work he does! 👏👏👏

Our June calendar story comes from Tavon and The Arc Baltimore, on Empowerment! Tavon is an exceptional advocate who frequently extends his knowledge and skills to others in his self-advocacy group, in Annapolis, and with other allies. Thank you, Tavon, for your persistence in helping others learn and grow!

06/11/2026

A big thank you to the team from Structural Technologies for volunteering at The Arc Baltimore's Homeland Day location as part of their BUILD initiative!

Volunteers spent the day cleaning up the back patio, spreading mulch, planting flowers, cleaning up the Koi pond, and working alongside the people we support to paint planters and brighten our outdoor spaces.

We are grateful for community partners like Structural Group who make a lasting impact through both their hard work and meaningful connections.

Thank you for helping our Homeland Day location bloom! 🌼🌿

06/09/2026

The Little Free Library tour continues! 📚✨

We are thrilled to celebrate our next ribbon-cutting ceremony, this time bringing the joy of reading to the Rosedale community!

Frank did the honors of cutting the ribbon to officially open this brand-new library, and we were so honored to have some incredible community leaders there to support the launch. A huge thank you to Delegate Kim Ross from District 8 and Senator Carl Jackson ’s office for joining us and celebrating with us.

The Rosedale neighborhood is already showing so much love for the new spot—neighbors were stopping by to donate books before the ribbon even hit the ground!

06/09/2026

Big news for book lovers in Baltimore! The Arc Baltimore is officially launching a brand new initiative to bring Little Free Library to neighborhoods across our community, promoting accessible reading for everyone.

We kicked things off with a wonderful celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ed and Kelly’s home! We were deeply honored to welcome a representative from Senator Carl Jackson ’s office, who presented the home and their brand new library with an official citation in recognition of this great new project.

Keep an eye out for more Little Libraries popping up soon, and join us in thanking Ed, Kelly, and Senator Jackson's office for helping us turn the page on a more connected, accessible community!

06/09/2026

Huge congratulations to Swanisha Hinton, Vice President of Quality Supports at The Arc Baltimore, on graduating from the Leadership Baltimore County (LBC) Class of 2026!

Swanisha’s dedication to leadership and excellence shines through in all of her work, especially her impactful partnership with New Hope for All, a self-advocate group for people with developmental disabilities. We are incredibly proud of her achievement and excited to see how she will continue to use her talents, vision, and collaborative spirit to empower others and make a positive impact in our community.

Please join us in celebrating Swanisha on this fantastic milestone!

06/07/2026

We’re fortunate to have such accomplished leaders serving on The Arc Baltimore’s Board of Directors.

Congratulations to Board Member Dr. Ericka Covington on her selection to the 2026–2027 AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education. Her achievement reflects the caliber of leadership, expertise, and commitment that helps guide our mission every day. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor! 🎉

Coppin State University proudly congratulates Dr. Ericka N. Covington on her selection to the 2026–2027 AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education.

The highly competitive national program, led by the Association of Governing Boards, prepares senior leaders for college and university presidencies through mentorship, applied learning, and engagement with higher education leaders from across the country.

Dr. Covington’s selection is a testament to her leadership, dedication to student success, and commitment to advancing academic excellence. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 🦅💙💛

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06/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our 16 incredible Project SEARCH graduates! 🎉🎓 The room was absolutely electric as we celebrated their hard work and dedication. Their determination has opened the door to amazing new opportunities, and we know their futures are incredibly bright!

See the full story and highlights from the big day:
https://www.thearcbaltimore.org/project-search-graduation-2026/

05/28/2026

Huge congratulations to Professor Andrea Leary! We are thrilled to celebrate Andrea for being honored as the Outstanding Advocate of the Year at The Arc Maryland Statewide Convention! 🏆✨

Her decade-long partnership with The Arc Baltimore goes far beyond advocacy—it is sustained, meaningful action. Through her work, she has profoundly shaped how students at Loyola University Maryland understand disability, inclusion, and community, inspiring the next generation of leaders to champion true equity.

Thank you, Andrea, for your passion and unwavering support. This honor is so richly deserved! 🧡