Meet JyAsia, DWD Scholar and Graduate

When you first meet JyAsia, one of our Dwyer Scholars, you’re captivated by her kindness and warmth. But what you may not immediately see is her resilience. Hear her inspiring story and how DWD supports Scholars like JyAsia in pursuing life-changing career paths in our annual giving video.

We hope that during the holiday season you will consider supporting DWD as we continue to change people’s lives for the better. Your support provides crucial training, mentorship, and resources that empower adults of any age to pursue sustainable careers and realize their full potential.

Scholars Talk About What DWD Means to Them

We recently chatted with two Dwyer Scholars after our Maryland graduation at Southern Baptist Church in Baltimore. There’s nothing more impactful than hearing directly from Scholars!

Empowering Women Award Win

We were recently honored to have been recognized as a winner at The Daily Record’s Empowering Women Awards at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Maria Darby, DWD COO, proudly accepted the award and was joined by team members Michelle Boyle, Karen Evander, Lisa Chamness, and Zsa-Shane Smith. This award celebrates organizations committed to supporting and elevating women across Maryland. We were thrilled to be recognized for our dedication to empowering both the women we serve and our own team members!

Lights, Camera, Action!

CEO Barb Clapp and Dwyer Scholar Jazunic Hudspeth were recently interviewed on KVUE, Austin’s ABC affiliate, which reaches nearly four million visitors each month. Jazunic shared her inspiring journey, from completing CNA training at Windsor Duval to getting her certification and being hired full time. Kudos, ladies!

2024 Moxie Award Winner

We were thrilled to be named a 2024 Moxie Award winner for being bold in business! Winners were announced at the Moxie Award Ceremony & Dinner on October 24th at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. Attended by over 800 businesspeople, the event presented 17 awards recognizing innovative and fearless businesses in the Washington D.C. metro area that embrace risks to achieve their goals.

Our CEO, Barb Clapp, successfully progressed through three rounds of interviews before DWD was named a finalist and ultimately a winner in the healthcare category. Kudos to the team!

Resurrection Sandtown Project Predevelopment Partners Announced

We have recently announced, alongside Ames Shalom Community, Inc., the selection of Seawall Development, Blank Slate, and Enterprise Community Development as our lead development partners for the predevelopment phase of the Resurrection Sandtown project. This transformative initiative will revitalize approximately 67,000 sq. ft. within a long-neglected area of Sandtown in West Baltimore, featuring the first-ever Dwyer Scholar Healthcare Village and more!

The Baltimore Banner's iMPACT MARYLAND

Our team had the privilege of attending The Baltimore Banner’s iMPACT MARYLAND conference, a one-day gathering at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall that brought together leaders to discuss innovative solutions for the region's most pressing issues.

CEO Barb Clapp participated in the panel “Is There a Doctor in the House?” where she addressed crucial solutions for the healthcare workforce crisis. She was joined onstage by Sarah L. Szanton, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Dean and Patricia M. Davidson, Health Equity and Social Justice Endowed Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and Lisa Whaley, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at LifeBridge Health.

To the right is a picture of Barb with Brian Pieninck, CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

Texas Economic Development Panel

Solutions to Texas’ Healthcare Workforce Challenges

Our CEO, Barb Clapp, participated in a panel at Texas Economic Development Council's annual conference in Addison, Texas, to discuss innovative solutions for the state’s healthcare workforce challenges. With Texas’ senior population expected to double by 2050, addressing workforce shortages is crucial for driving positive outcomes in disadvantaged communities.

Led by Leah Waters of The Dallas Morning News, Barb joined panelists Veronica Gonzales, DWD Board Member and Senior Vice President of Governmental and Community Relations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Chris Wallace, President and CEO of North Texas Commission.

DWD Baltimore Resource Center

If you haven’t heard, we have an amazing Resource Center in East Baltimore which provides a collective of community partners, events and services to our Scholars. From family-fun events to career development and advancement resources, our DWD Resource Center is your one-stop shop for Dwyer Scholar resources, events and life-changing services.

DWD is Growing 

We're expanding our team and looking for passionate individuals to join us in making a positive impact in Maryland, Florida, and Texas!

Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a dynamic team committed to workforce development!

Know Someone Looking to Grow Their Career in Health Care?

Calling all nonprofits, government agencies, case managers, social workers, faith community leaders, and counselors dedicated to serving unemployed and under-employed community members! We invite you to connect with us and explore how we can collaborate to become a valuable workforce development resource for your organization and the individuals you support. 

Let's work together to empower and uplift our community through meaningful employment opportunities and skill-building programs. Reach out to us today to start this impactful journey together!

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