Prathertown Celebrates First Year with Maryland Service Partnership

Prathertown community Development Corporation successfully hosts inaugural year of partnership with the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation

Therese Secka Mendy with Secretary of Service Paul Monteiro

For almost a year Maryland Corps member, Therese Secka Mendy, led multiple projects in the underserved neighborhood of historic Prathertown. Promoting safety for vulnerable community members she organized a team of students who created and distributed emergency preparedness plans and kits from generous donations of sponsors.

She recruited and trained volunteers to help clean up the historic Prather Family Cemetery.

By practicing project management skills and learning new office automation Therese helped initiate a digital cataloging of vinyl records

In the spirit of service she recruited volunteers to help shovel snow for disabled residents

These experiences have been life changing and a catalyst for stronger communities and building resilient workforces

Prathertown Community Development Corporation will continue hosting Cohort 2 beginning September 11th

To volunteer, sponsor or donate contact info@prathertown.org

Therese Secka Mendy

Therese Secka Mendy alongside CEO Saundra Prather, CDO Carl Prather, and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller.