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Wednesday, Oct. 21, Paul Hughey, Arrow’s vice president of facilities, joined MacKenzie Contracting Company at the 2026 ABC Baltimore Excellence in Construction Awards gala to accept the Diamond Excellence Award recognizing the Arrow Center for Education Mountain Road project. This annual program recognizes outstanding construction projects throughout the region, celebrating excellence in craftsmanship, quality and execution. "I am so proud ...

Community partners, staff and supporters gathered at Ryleigh's Oyster to commemorate 30 years of impact in Maryland while looking ahead to the future for the organization and its services. The evening served as a moment to reflect on three decades of service and to honor the local network that makes Arrow's work achievable. Over the last 30 years, local partners ...

Arrow was honored to be highlighted at the Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County’s September Showcase, along with other admirable and worthy non-profits serving the needs of Harford County. The Women’s Giving Circle awarded funds towards an interactive sand table that will support the sensory and communication needs of the students at the Arrow Center for Education Mountain Road. At ...

On June 18, Arrow Child and Family Ministries' Associate Vice President Sue McLendon was elected to the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The Harford County Chamber of Commerce voted on its fiscal year 2027 board slate at its annual dinner and gavel exchange. McLendon will contribute to the strategic plan of the chamber, supporting Harford County’s local ...

The Arrow Center for Education in Hunt Valley looks a lot brighter today, thanks to an incredible outpouring of community support. On June 27, volunteers, staff and partners rolled up their sleeves for Arrow’s inaugural Day of Service, successfully helping the school have a refreshed, sensory-friendly environment. Teams spent the day painting separate areas, replacing worn walls with the new ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries’ Associate Vice President Sue McLendon, a dedicated leader with the organization, has been appointed to Maryland’s Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board.  McLendon joins the board to fill the remainder of an unexpired term that officially began July 1, 2023. Upon completing this initial period, she will be eligible to serve a full three-year term.   ...

The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently selected Arrow Child and Family Ministries’ Senior Vice President of Maryland Programs Jennifer McGlothlin-Renault to serve as one of four providers nationwide on a panel at the High Acuity Youth Roundtable in Washington, D.C.  Convened by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the June ...

Wednesday evening, at The One-Office Space at the Court Towers in Towson, Arrow Child and Families moved beyond numbers and statistics to highlight the faces and stories of those in the treatment foster care world. Arrow Child & Family Ministries hosted its immersive panel-led discussion, “More Than a Number: Beyond the System on May 14. The event, emceed by WBAL’s ...

Jennifer McGlothin-Renault, Senior Vice President of Maryland Programs, joins WBAL's T.J. Smith on his show to discuss a wide range of topics. This conversation comes at the perfect time as Arrow prepare for our upcoming event, More Than a Number: Beyond the System. The event is designed to pull back the curtain on the treatment foster care experience and provide ...

A group of young women from Crossroads recently traded four walls for the open trail. They ultimately discovered that a mile-and-a-half hike can lead to much more than a scenic view. The debut session of a new therapeutic hiking group saw a surprising turnout, requiring an extra vehicle to accommodate all the residents eager to head into the woods. The ...