Our Story

Providence of Maryland (Providence) is a nonprofit organization committed to people, and to a community where every person is engaged, involved and contributing in ways that matter to them.

 

Since 1961, Providence has been working alongside people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Providence, our mission, vision, values, and beliefs guide us in all that we do on behalf of the people we support, their families, and advocates, those who support us in so many ways, and the community at large.

We are a leading non-profit supporting over 300 people in Maryland. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive mix of supports and services that are customized and specific to each person and their needs and goals through a person-first planning process. We are committed to supporting people within their community to advocate for and work toward the lives they want.

Providence: The First 60 Years

Mission

Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover and live their best lives.

Vision

All people will have the opportunity to lead meaningful lives with real opportunities to grow and contribute to their communities in ways that are important to them.

Beliefs

At Providence, we are motivated by the following beliefs:

  • We believe that all people can be contributing and engaged members of their communities.
  • We believe that, with the right support, all people can work in meaningful jobs, earn competitive wages, and contribute to the world around them.
  • We believe that community is meant for every person, regardless of their ability, and every person should be afforded the opportunity to live, learn, and work in their community.
  • We believe that our Direct Support Staff is the foundation of our work.
Values
  • Person Driven: Every step is driven by the person and unique to the person.
  • Community: Is meant for every person.
  • Relationships: Connections, Experiences, Expectations.
  • Accountability: Doing the right things for the right reasons; every day.
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