Creating Enriching Opportunities
A Lifetime Of Loving Care For Children And Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Bello Machre offers people with developmental disabilities the services, opportunities, and support they need to live full, independent, rich lives. For over 50 years, we’ve provided residential services, community-based services, and more.
Saturday, June 14th – Save the Date
Join us in Celebrating our 34th Annual Every Step Counts event!
Every Step Counts is a fun-filled Walk & Bike Ride that benefits our mission of providing lifelong care, guidance, and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Gather your family and friends to join the event—every dollar raised directly supports the people we serve and their families.
Interested in registering, donating, or volunteering?
Services We Provide
Meaningful
Day
Community-based day and employment services that nurture your loved one’s personal and professional growth.
Personal
Supports
One-on-one services to help your loved one develop independent life skills.
Residential
Services
Long-term live-in care at a Bello Machre-owned group home provides a place where your loved one can live a full life.
People We Serve
Bello Machre serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout all of life’s stages. Learn more about how we support adults, seniors, and children & teens with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Bello Machre Proudly Welcomes Dr. Felicia Jones Taylor to Its Board
A passionate leader joining our mission of loving care & opportunity
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Felicia M. Jones Taylor to our Board of Directors! With decades of leadership in education and community service, Dr. Jones Taylor brings a deep commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities.
Our Admissions Process
Learn more today!
At Bello Machre, we know it can be difficult to find the right service provider.
Our new Admissions Process Video simplifies the admissions process at Bello Machre and also provides general tips on how to prepare for receiving disability services in Maryland!
We’ll walk you through each step, making it easier to get started!
Our 40th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Success!
Thank you for making a difference
Our recent annual golf tournament at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course was a success! Participants enjoyed activities like the Worst Drive hole and treats at our Sausage Stop. Everyone had a great time.
These fun and critical events ensure Bello Machre can continue to provide essential support for people with developmental disabilities.
Watch this year’s recap to learn all about it!
News & Updates
Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities in Dating and Relationships
At Bello Machre, we believe everyone deserves the chance to experience meaningful relationships. With education, safety, and support, individuals with developmental disabilities can build fulfilling connections.
Meeting the Moment, Together
Learn how your support in these uncertain times helps provide loving homes and lifelong opportunities for our most vulnerable residents.
Bello Machre Raises $200,000 at Every Step Counts 2025 to Support People with Developmental Disabilities
Anne Arundel County, MD – June 14, 2025 – Bello Machre, a Maryland-based nonprofit that provides a lifetime of loving care for people with developmental disabilities, hosted its 34th annual Every Step Counts fundraiser on Saturday, June 14th. This year’s event was a resounding success, raising $200,000 in support of the individuals and families served…
We Promise To Be There For You
From residential programs to community-based services, Bello Machre gives children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities and their families the love and support they need.