News & Events

Join us on October 2, 2022 at 1812 Brewery for our Baskets & Brews fundraiser.

Previous News and Events

The Friends Aware “Yes, I Can!” Award for 2022 was presented to Christopher Davis and Lisa Heslop.  The award recognizes individuals who have made an exemplary effort to fully participate in the daily life of their community.

Friends Aware hosted an Ice Cream Social event on June 3, 2022.  All who attended enjoyed socializing and catching up with friends.

There was face painting and plenty of ice cream.

A big THANK YOU to students from Bishop Walsh who scooped the ice cream and to the Cumberland YMCA who shared information about their activities.

Congratulations Friends Aware!!!

The employees at Friends Aware have fun while they’re at work but safety on the job is not overlooked.

Congratulations Edward “EJ” McGreevy on your award as Friends Aware’s Direct Support Professional of the Year.  EJ always has a positive attitude, gives extra effort when needed, and has great rapport with the individuals he supports.

Pictured are Edward McGreevy, Friends Aware Direct Support Professional of the Year and Mark Bittinger, Executive Director.

A few smiling faces from Spirit Night!!  Thank you to everyone who came out, and to Rio Grande restaurant in LaVale for hosting.  We had an awesome turnout and a lot of fun.

Congratulations to Jennifer Price, Friends Aware’s Substitute Employee of the Year.  Jennifer has  been  described as hardworking, dedicated, caring, respectful, and kind.  We are grateful to have Jennifer as a Friends Aware employee.

Pictured are Jennifer Price, Friends Aware Substitute Employee of the Year and Mark Bittinger, Executive Director.

Due to the continuing uncertainty caused by the COVID pandemic, Friends Aware will not be holding our annual Ox Roast in 2022.

Thank you for your support of Friends Aware.  We appreciate everyone who attended prior years’ events and look forward to seeing you soon.