On February 18 a reception was held at Didlake’s Breeden Ave. headquarters to honor the six winners of the first ever Community Inclusion Program (CIP) Art Contest. The contest was initiated by John Craig, Vice President of Rehabilitative Services and featured works of art created by participants in Didlake’s Expressive Arts Therapy program one of […]
Didlake Executive Honored at Regional Conference
MANASSAS, VA. Wendy Meyer, Contracts and Business Development Manager at Didlake, Inc. has been honored with the 2004 Nish Award for Outstanding Contributions. The award, given for professional and selfless support of the Javits Wagner O’Day program and the employment of people with severe disabilities, was presented to Ms. Meyer at the NISH (formerly the […]
A Celebration of Virginia History Helps Build Future for The Didlake Foundation
The festive d’cor and zesty cuisine of Okra’s Louisiana Bistro in Old Town Manassas formed the backdrop for a party to celebrate the release of American Historical Press’s new publication ‘ Virginia, A Commonwealth Comes of Age. The beautifully illustrated hardcover publication is the newest work of Virginia historian Lisa Antonelli Bacon. It features rare […]
Didlake Employees Honored by Army National Guard
Manassas, VA The Personnel Readiness Center for the Army National Guard in Arlington, Va., recently honored four Didlake employees at a St. Patrick’s Day Town Hall Celebration. The four honorees Stacey Stener, Tommy Thrinh, Jim Heckel and Larry Burke are among 24 Didlake employees who work at the Guard’s Personnel Center, which is responsible for […]
Didlake VP Named to CPA Expert Panel
Manassas, Va. Donna Hollis, Vice President of Finance and Administration at Didlake, Incorporated, has been named to serve on the American Institute of CPA’s Not-for-Profit Organizations Expert Panel. The panel is comprised of CPA executives who are recognized for their expertise and contributions to the development of sound financial management practices for the not-for-profit industry. […]
Didlake Executive Wins VA Rehabilitation Association Award for Excellence
Manassas, VA Eleana Boyer, Director of Supported Employment at Manassas-based Didlake, Inc., is the recipient of the Virginia Rehabilitation Association’s 2003 Corbett Reedy Award for Excellence. The award, given annually to a Virginia resident who has “creatively pursued excellence in contributions to the rehabilitation program, projects, issues, publications or a significant rehabilitation cause”, was presented […]
Sen. Charles Colgan Named Recipient of Distinguished Leadership Award
Manassas, VA – Senator Charles J. Colgan has been selected by the Coalition for Mentally Disabled Citizens of Northern Virginia as the recipient of its 2003 Distinguished Leadership Award. The award recognizes demonstrated leadership by a Northern VA county, state or city official in improving and increasing services for individuals with mental disabilities. Sen. Colgan […]
Didlake Incorporated Awarded HUD Mailroom Services Contract
Manassas, VA Didlake Incorporated, a Manassas-based non-profit organization whose mission is to create opportunities for people with disabilities, has signed a contract to provide complete mailroom services for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The five-year contract was awarded under the Javits-Wagner O’Day (JWOD) Program, which uses the power of the federal government […]
Didlake Board Welcomes New Member at Annual Meeting
The Annual Didlake, Inc. Board of Directors’ Meeting was held at the Prince William Hospital’s conference center on June 3. The meeting featured a presentation of the non-profit organization’s Outcomes Measurement System by Vice President John Craig. The Board also welcomed its newest member, Kelle Connolly. Elected to the Board in April, Ms. Connolly is […]
Didlake Honors CEO Parr’s 25th Year with Fundraiser Luncheon
Gainsville, VA – A luncheon was held to celebrate Didlake’s CEO Rex Parr’s first 25 years of leadership. It was held on Thursday, September 25 at the Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club in Gainesville, VA. Hosted by The Didlake Foundation, the event featured remarks by State Senator Charles Colgan and the launch of a […]