The Arc Baltimore Kicks Off 75th Anniversary with Catalyst for Change

The Arc Baltimore will hold its Catalyst for Change Awards next Wednesday, May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North, 1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD.

Kicking off The Arc Baltimore’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebration, The Catalyst for Change Awards provides an opportunity for The Arc to recognize and say thank you to those individuals who have gone that extra mile in their commitment and service to the organization and those people with developmental disabilities who are recipients of The Arc’s programs and services.

Kathleen McNally Durkin, The Arc Baltimore’s Chief Executive Officer, explains, “The Catalyst for Change Awards will honor all of those who have given so much of themselves to support the mission of The Arc, from community partners and volunteers to staff members, people supported by The Arc, and other heroes of the organization.”

Since 1949, The Arc Baltimore has been supporting people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships. With more than 800 full- and part-time employees, The Arc Baltimore provides employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, assistive technology services, respite care, and public policy advocacy.

The Catalyst for Change Awards will feature award presentations for volunteer service, professional service, public service, school inclusion, visionary leadership, career excellence, foster care excellence, and advocacy leadership, among others. The Awards will be preceded at 6 p.m. by The Arc Baltimore’s Annual Meeting, which will include the Board President’s report and election of the 2025-26 Board officers and directors.

Emceeing The Catalyst for Change Awards will be former WMAR-TV 2 news anchor Jamie Costello, who with his wife Cheryl produce, shoot, write, and edit compelling video narratives through their company, CosTELLo YOUR STORY.

Tickets for The Arc Baltimore’s Catalyst for Change Awards are $25 for staff, staff retirees, and people the organization supports, and $50 for all others. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Lauren Seabolt at 410-296-2272, ext. 5220 or lseabolt@thearcbaltimore.org, or visit The Arc Baltimore website at www.thearcbaltimore.org.

About The Arc Baltimore

The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability) to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships. The Arc provides employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, respite care, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals. For more information, visit www.thearcbaltimore.org, email contactus@thearcbaltimore.org, or call 410-296-2272.