At Family & Nursing Care, recognizing and celebrating Caregivers is a tradition that reflects one of our core values. This year, we were thrilled to host several appreciation events in our areas of operation for Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania caregivers, creating opportunities to connect, share gratitude, and enjoy time together.
The celebration began on Wednesday, June 11, with nearly 500 attendees gathering at Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithersburg, Maryland, for the annual Caregiver Appreciation Picnic. Caregivers, their families, and Family & Nursing Care staff enjoyed a full day of delicious food — from BBQ favorites to traditional West African dishes — along with ice cream, games, music, a video booth, face painting, raffles, and more. The picnic provided the perfect setting to honor the compassion and commitment that Caregivers bring to their work.
The next day, on June 12, Caregivers who couldn’t attend the picnic were invited to a Caregiver Appreciation “Pop-In” Open House at our Silver Spring office. This event offered a chance to stop by, enjoy a snack, pick up a gift, and chat with Family & Nursing Care staff and fellow Caregivers.
Later in the summer, we extended these celebrations to more communities, hosting regional appreciation events in Central Maryland and Philadelphia. These gatherings brought the same spirit of gratitude and connection closer to where some Caregivers live and work.
Together, these events underscored Family & Nursing Care’s ongoing commitment to celebrating the incredible individuals who make a difference in the lives of clients and their families every day.