Special Olympics Maryland Inc. has moved to a new headquarters in Arbutus after outgrowing its space in Linthicum Heights.
The nonprofit, which organizes sporting events for kids with disabilities, needed more space for two additional staff and training for its 30-person staff, says Pat Fegan, president of
Special Olympics Maryland.
The 11,000-square-foot space is accessible to Interstates 695 and 295, Fegan says. The new office is 2,000 square feet larger than its old space.
Completed between the earthquake and the hurricane, the move to 3701 Commerce Dr. was challenging, Fegan says.
“The challenge was to get everything done and into the new place before the hurricane hit,” she says. The nonprofit put shelving into the new office at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, shortly before the destructive storm hit Maryland.
Special Olympics signed a lease with Merritt Properties Inc. It serves 10,000 athletes throughout the state.
Writer: Julekha Dash
Source: Pat Fegan, Special Olympics