On April 9, 2019, CSAAC, along with other county providers and non-profits, participated in a hearing with the nine member Montgomery County Council, to let our collective voices be heard in combatting proposed budget cuts. This was a huge turnout by CSAAC staff, family and individuals who are served by CSAAC. The hearing room was…
Read MoreOn March 13th, CSAAC “Flipped the Switch” to officially launch and start the Solar Phase I Project at the Community School of Maryland Brookeville Campus. This project will put The Community School of Maryland on solar power! CSAAC is working hard to decrease its overhead costs through programs like solar energy. Craig Pardini, CSAAC’s Director…
Read MoreOn Sunday, March 10th, CSAAC hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony / Open House for the newly renovated home for individuals that have limited to no mobility “Wayridge”. This is the first home of its kind for CSAAC. This house is a one level ranch home that was renovated with 5 feet wide hallways, a bathroom…
Read MoreSolar Power is arriving at CSAAC! On January 22, 2019, the solar project, Phase I started at the Community School of Maryland. Craig Pardini, Director of Infrastructure Operations, developed the concept of moving CSAAC to solar energy. Phase I will give CSAAC a $5K savings per year on its energy costs or $200,000 savings over…
Read MoreCSAAC associates, families and friends celebrated the Holiday Ball Party with a formal dinner and dance. During the buffet dinner, classic holiday tunes filled the air, while later in the evening guests danced to more contemporary music. This year our jolly Santa, Wayne Tart, appeared bearing gifts for all the attending individuals. Special thanks to Residential…
Read MoreOn Friday, October 26th, CSAAC’s Spook-tacular Halloween Party took place at the Community School of Maryland – Brookeville Campus. It was attended by 160 individuals, who dressed up in costumes, along with family members, and CSAAC associates. The evening event included a DJ, dancing and a delicious dinner from Boston Market. The night was filled…
Read MoreCSAAC was laughing it up with the comedians on Saturday, October 6, 2018. CSAAC held its Annual Charity Event…Stand-up Comedy Night to raise money for the individuals at CSAAC. The event was held at the beautiful Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, MD. Our comedians for the evening were–Sydney Adeniyi, Keith Alberstadt, and Lachlan Patterson.…
Read MoreThe Aktion Club of CSAAC, a club sponsored by Montgomery Village Kiwanis, held their Annual Karaoke Fundraiser on Friday September 7, 2018. The event room at CSAAC was decorated with fall-midnight themed items and filled to capacity with people who wanted to take to the microphone and sing. Others were there to listen and cheer…
Read MoreCSAAC held a beautiful memorial service on Friday, July 27th honoring the passing of Douglas “Doug” A. Wurdack on July 3rd. Doug was a member of CSAAC’s residential family since 1997. In Doug’s honor, CSAAC planted a White Weeping Cherry Tree on the grounds of CSAAC-East Village. The memorial service was attended by CSAAC associates…
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