Giving Tuesday in Support of Those with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities
Join Us Today through December for Giving Tuesday 2024: Share the Gift of Hope
People with developmental disabilities need loving care and support every day.
Your gift will make an immediate and dramatic impact on those we support – like Reese! Cash, checks, and credit cards are welcome via our secure payment system below. Please make any checks payable to:
Bello Machre, Inc.
Making a Difference
7765 Freetown Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Meet Reese: A Story of Resilience and Hope
Reese’s story is one of love, resilience, and hope. This remarkable three-year-old has faced unimaginable challenges, from being diagnosed with hip dysplasia as a newborn to enduring seven surgeries and eight weeks in a full-body cast. Her strength and her family’s unwavering support have transformed each hurdle into a testament of courage and love.
Reese’s journey took another turn when she was diagnosed with Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting just one in every 32,000 children. Her mother, Jessica, reflects on their experience with gratitude: “Despite these challenges, Reese is the heart of our family and our spark of joy. Her older brothers, ages 8 and 10, are her guardian angels, always including her in their lives.”
To support Reese’s care, Jessica, a nurse, has had to adjust her work schedule, while her husband, a police officer, works tirelessly to provide for the family. When they learned about Bello Machre’s Ray of Hope Program through a teacher’s assistant at Reese’s pre-K, it felt like a lifeline. This program has helped them manage Reese’s unique needs and alleviate some of their financial burdens.
The Hertha & Jesse Adams Ray of Hope Program is just one of the many ways Bello Machre supports families during difficult times. From early intervention therapies to lifelong care, Bello Machre ensures that children with complex needs receive the love and support they deserve. Jessica shares her gratitude: “We are immensely thankful for the assistance from Bello Machre. It allows us to focus on what matters most: Reese’s care, her therapies, and her upcoming dental surgery. It’s a gift that lets us breathe a little easier.”
Photo Credits: Journey Photography
Ways to Make a Difference
When you support Bello Machre, you help us say “YES!” to children, adults and seniors with intellectual disabilities. Your charitable donation helps individuals and families access the lifetime of loving care and opportunities they deserve. Help us enhance our community and change lives. Your support can make a profound impact. Here’s how your donation can change lives:
- $300 Provides a specialized car seat through our Ray of Hope Program.
- $500 Covers speech and occupational therapies for those, like Reese, supported in our community.
- $750 Supports a week of accessible summer camp.
- $1,500 Funds essential medical equipment, like mobility and hearing aids, for individuals across all services.
- $2,500 Helps purchase a barrier-free lift system for our next new home.
- $5,000+ Contributes to the down payment for a fully accessible forever home for individuals in need.
Please consider helping Reese and the hundreds of others supported by Bello Machre!
Your gift will help provide loving care, support, and opportunities to all of those who count on Bello Machre.
Support Us with In-Kind Donations
Baskets of Joy
This holiday season, help Bello Machre make the holiday special for the individuals we serve by providing holiday meal baskets. Every donation ensures a joyful meal, filled with warmth and gratitude, for those in our community.
Each holiday meal basket should include: stuffing mix, canned goods, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, cake mix & frosting, gravy mix, seasonings & spices, & a $25 grocery gift card (for fresh items)
Want to help? Contact Jeremy at Jeremy.Crowe@Bellomachre.org or 443-702-3024 for more information.
Amazon Wish Lists
This holiday season, join us in spreading cheer by shopping from our Amazon wish lists! Each item you purchase will be sent directly to the Bello Machre group home that needs it most, bringing comfort and joy to individuals in our care. Explore our wish lists and make a difference today!