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Charles and Norma Irish Home – New Bello Machre Home Dedicated in Millersville

December 20, 2022
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In honor of Charles and Norma Irish, the Bello Machre home located on Brookwood Road in Millersville, Maryland was dedicated as The Charles and Norma Irish Home on August 9, 2017. Charles Irish began his involvement with Bello Machre in 1995. With generosity spanning over two decades, Mr. Irish’s gifts total over $360,000. He has helped open countless doors for families and individuals in need.

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Dr. Robert T. Ireland (left) and Mr. Charles Irish (right) at The Charles and Norma Irish Home Dedication in Millersville, MD
Dr. Robert T. Ireland (left) and Mr. Charles Irish (right) at The Charles and Norma Irish Home dedication in Millersville, MD.

Glen Burnie, MD – In honor of Charles and Norma Irish, the Bello Machre home located on Brookwood Road in Millersville, Maryland was dedicated as The Charles and Norma Irish Home on August 9, 2017.

Charles Irish began his involvement with Bello Machre in 1995. With generosity spanning over two decades, Mr. Irish’s gifts total over $360,000. He has helped open countless doors for families and individuals in need. Mr. Irish said, “I give because of the kind of work Bello Machre does by taking care of people who can’t always take care of themselves. Bello Machre is a terrific organization. I’ve been fortunate in my life so I do what I can for those who haven’t been so fortunate. It warms my heart knowing I’m involved in some way with the great work of Bello Machre.”

According to Tracy Lyncott, Development Director, “Home and heart remain at the center of our mission. Because of supporters like Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irish, Bello Machre is able to make a lifetime commitment that family’s loved ones will always have a loving home.”

About Bello Machre

Bello Machre, founded in 1972, means Home of My Heart in Gaelic. It is a non-profit organization in Anne Arundel and Carroll County, Maryland that provides homes and support to children, teens, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities.  Its mission is to provide a lifetime of loving care so that they can live life to its fullest.  Many of the people served live in its 60 community homes located throughout Central Maryland.

Bello Machre also provides help and support to hundreds of children and adults in their own homes. The Hertha and Jesse Adams Ray of Hope Program offers assistance with expenses such as specialized summer camp, physical therapy, and adaptive equipment. Trained and caring staff also provides residential respite care, during family hospitalizations, emergencies, and vacations—24-hours a day – seven days a week.  Bello Machre is there to help with whatever is needed, empowering people with developmental disabilities to live life to its fullest. For more information, visit www.bellomachre.org.

For further information: Contact Tracy Lynott, Development Director, at 443.702.3016

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