Dorchester Chamber Annual Meeting and Dinner

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort & Spa
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Pictured left to right are For All Seasons Rape Crisis Center staff Veronica Rubio-Garcia, Bilingual Victim Advocate; Kristy Mirando, Director of Victim Services; and Myisha Johnson, Lead Victim Advocate. Renovations to For All Seasons’ Talbot Street building began in July 2025. The renovations have included fully renovated restrooms, new carpet and vinyl flooring, updated elevator wall paneling, lighting, and flooring; adjustable lighting designed to support a calming, sensory-focused clinical
For All Seasons, a nonprofit mental health agency and rape crisis center serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is recognizing National Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 14 to 20, 2026, to highlight how kindness can benefit our mental health. The American Psychiatric Association reports that recent research from the University of Ohio shows that acts of kindness benefit both the givers’ and the receivers’ mental health. An “act of kindness” refers to a good or helpful action intentionally directed
Bill Flook, Ph.D. Sally Heckman Craig Postlewait For All Seasons is excited to announce the appointment of Bill Flook, Ph.D., of Chestertown, Sally Heckman of Easton, and Craig Postlewait of Easton to its Board of Directors. According to For All Seasons’ President and CEO Beth Anne Dorman, “We are thrilled to have these new members join our board. They bring a wealth of experience, as well as a spirit of generosity and a passion for community service.” Bill
For All Seasons team members joined Cambridge South Dorchester High School staff—including administrators, counselors, and school resource officer—to complete the Red Sand Project in support of human trafficking survivors. For All Seasons hosted several activities during January to promote Human Trafficking Awareness Month. For this year’s annual Red Sand Project, staff involved all For All Seasons’ offices and many partners across the Shore in the awareness initiative using red sand to represent victims
What began in 1986 as one woman’s determination to serve children who had experienced sexual assault has grown into a mental health lifeline for thousands. Today, For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center provides expert mental health services, victim crisis support, education and outreach, and statewide leadership. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that no one in the region has to imagine life without these services, regardless of language or ability to pay. Guided by the vision
Sidney Davenport-Trond, For All Seasons' new Director of Development Hallie Pentheny, For All Seasons' new Director of FinanceFor All Seasons recently announced the appointment of Sidney Davenport-Trond as Director of Development and Hallie Pentheny as Director of Finance. Sidney Davenport-Trond has been appointed as Director of Development at For All Seasons. She is co-owner of Five0Eight, LLC, a hospitality consulting agency, which she runs with her husband. Before founding the company, she was
Guests enjoyed a variety of activities for all ages, including face painting. This year’s Frosty’s Holiday Village event, presented by For All Seasons and taking place at Anchor Church in Easton, featured over 50 inflatables and a larger resource tent featuring 12 resource partners who provided fun games and important resources for local families. All activities were free and included favorites such as professional photos with Frosty and friends, holiday crafts, Letters to Santa, Cascading Carlos the
Participants who visited For All Seasons’ offices at 300 Talbot Street in Easton met with Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO, as well as agency staff, to learn about the progress of the agency’s renovations at this location. In honor of National Rural Health Day on November 20, 2025, For All Seasons participated in the Rural Maryland Council’s 2025 Rural Summit Health-Focused Bus Tour, showcasing innovative approaches to improving health and wellness in rural communities. Participants also visited
The holidays can be challenging for many, but for those grieving loved ones, they can be especially difficult. This may be because the season often comes with expectations of joy, or because holiday traditions once shared with someone now gone can bring a renewed sense of loss. Mass General Brigham (https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/) reports that grief is the mirror of love and that the holidays are naturally centered around love and connection. Making room for all the emotions that arise during this
Pictured are attendees at For All Seasons' recent Ribbon Cutting and Open House at its new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. On October 22, For All Seasons and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the agency’s new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. The event drew a packed crowd of community members, business owners, elected officials, agency staff, and Board members, all celebrating the opening of For All Seasons’ larger, more visible
Family members of veterans and service members have varying experiences and perspectives on how the military experience affects their mental health. 100% of the For All Seasons team is trained in cultural competency around service members, veterans, and their families. In honor of Veterans’ Day this month, For All Seasons is bringing the focus to the mental health of families and caregivers of veterans, active service, and reserve members who can experience a unique set of challenges, stressors, and
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