Maryland Mentor

Established in 1863, St. Ann s was chartered by President Abraham Lincoln. It offers care services for underprivileged women and children. It offers various medical services, including nursing, prenatal and postpartum follow-up care, and labor and delivery. The home offers various parenthood training, which includes instruction in caring for infants, family life education and child development. St. Ann s offers classes in household management, which includes cooking, shopping, budgeting and housekeeping. It also offers educational classes in junior and senior high school subjects, preparation for civil service exams and general equivalency diploma preparation. Additionally, St. Ann s offers various recreation programs, including arts and crafts, cultural and sports events, shopping trips and swimming. St. Ann s also offers residential center and day care program for children. It is located in Hyattsville, Md.

United Planning Organization is a nonprofit corporation that has been providing human services since 1962. It conducts early child education, youth development and computer training classes. The corporation provides food handling and management training programs. It specializes in the areas of health and nutrition, economic and environmental development, employment, housing and consumer affairs. United Planning Organization also offers childhood development, employment training and substance abuse treatment services. Its programs are funded through various local, federal and private funding sources. The corporation additionally provides medical, life-support transportation, pickup and delivery services to senior citizens and people with disabilities. It is a member of various organizations, including the National Community Action Foundation, District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce, United Way of the National Capital Area, Washington Council of Agencies and National Head Start Association. United Planning Organization maintains a location in Washington, D.C.