All the STARS were out on Saturday, March 14th for our annual Chesterwye Foundation fundraising dinner and auction event. The event hosted an evening of friends, fun, and fundraising for the Chesterwye Foundation. 

Funds raised support the re-building of the Ringgold House. The event’s festivities raised $45,000 in support of the project, and also celebrated many special people connected to the Chesterwye Center! We are now well on our way of raising the $250,000 committed to supporting the project. 

The event announced the dedication of a NEW residential home in honor of Wheeler & Holly Baker, two longtime supporters of the Chesterwye Center. Holly Baker passed away unexpectedly in early 2024.  The dedication of this new home, located in Grasonville, MD will take place on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 beginning at 4pm. SAVE THE DATE! An RSVP to attend will be distributed soon. 

The event also awarded the Thomas J. Ewing DSP of the Year Award to Craig Gibson. Craig shows up daily, advocates for the people he supports, and shows leadership within his role. 

We also took a moment to remember Jerry Pierson, a long-time friend of the Chesterwye Center and helper at the annual dinner and auction. He was always ready to sell you a slice of cake! His wife Bonnie joined us along with his daughter Kim and son-in-law Jason.