Mission
Respect, empathy and affection, with every person shaping their own life.
Leadership
Meet the CEO, program directors and board who guide the Emerge family.
The Emerge Story
How a 1976 commitment grew into a family of 450+ Marylanders.
Annual Events
Our fall golf tournament, Bull & Oyster Roast and April Awards Dinner.
“Proud Family” Program
Show your pride with an Emerge decal and join our extended family.
Awards and Certifications
Recognized by Maryland's Department of Health and active in statewide provider associations.
Residential Services
Real homes, never group homes, with support ranging up to 24/7.
Employment & Pre-Employment
Job skills, coaching and five paths to paid work, plus follow-along support.
Day Services
Concerts, museums, art and therapeutic skill-building, with customers choosing the plan.
Professional Services
Health, wellness and therapy for every customer, including those others turned away.
Emerge’s Businesses
Our Perry Hall greenhouse: 200,000+ plants grown by customers each year.
Everyday Life for an Emerge Customer
Real relationships, real choices and the independence to build a grown-up life.
Employment in the Community
Paid, full-time jobs at Giant and Dollar Tree, some held 20 years.
Fun & Recreation
Weekly parties, trips, vacations and Special Olympics state championship wins.
Featured Staff/Customers
Meet the customers, coaches and board members who make Emerge a family.
