Maryland Community Connection teams with Barnes & Noble for Holiday Gift Wrapping Bowie, Maryland —
Maryland Community Connection has kicked off its second-annual gift-wrapping event with Barnes & Noble to support individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. Maryland Community Connection staff and participants will be wrapping gift items purchased at Barnes & Noble in Bowie Town Center located at 15455 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD 20716 on the following dates and times:
Saturday, December 03, 2011 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Donations will be accepted at the time of gift-wrapping in an effort to raise awareness about the quality services that Maryland Community Connection provides to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These needed and necessary services continue to help the vulnerable individuals remain safe and stable in the community.
“ We are excited to participate in the gift wrapping event at Barnes & Noble, this activity will increase the visibility of the organization, our mission, as well as the variety of services we provide”, said André Coates, Executive Director.
Maryland Community Connection is thankful to Jennifer Coleman, Barnes & Noble General Manager, for making all of this possible. In addition to the vast array of books, Barnes & Noble also offers eReaders, music, DVDs, scrapbooks, kid’s crafts, calendars, and many other items for the holiday.
Stop by and let us wrap your purchase from Barnes & Noble for the holidays!
Maryland Community Connection is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization created in 2001 with a mission to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve a greater degree of social and economic independence and reduce the need for subsidized lifestyles. Maryland Community Connection provides services through Supported Employment, Individual Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, and Low Intensity Support Services.
