Marriage and Relationship Education Center
255 CLIFTON BLVD, SUITE 213
WESTMINSTER, MD, 21157UNITED STATES
410-386-9003
The Marriage & Relationship Education Center is a 50l
(c)(3) faith-based organization established in 2004 and is located in the
Carroll Non Profit Center in Westminster. We are dedicated to improving the
lives of children in our community by strengthening families through marriage
and relationship education, partnerships and public awareness efforts.
As an organization, MREC works with
a proactive, educational approach through classes that teach
skills necessary for couples to deal with conflict while better understanding
their mate.
In addition, MREC encourages couples and
individuals through awareness efforts to have positive connections/
experiences and make healthy life decisions.
To maximize our impact, MREC staff is certified in many
curriculums to train other key individuals/churches as teachers. This
knowledge sharing creates a ripple effect of healthy relationship
skills and strengthens families in our community.
Our Founders - Retired Carroll County Public School
educators, Bill and Anne McKenna, have been married 53 years. They have
four children and 12 grandchildren. Bill spent over 30 years teaching,
coaching, and as an athletic director. The McKennas are certified in
multiple marriage education programs. They started their work in
marriage education by developing a marriage ministry in their local
church. As the word spread to other churches, they decided, with the
encouragement of the local ministerium, to form an
independent organization that utilized a proactive approach to
strengthening families.
The Marriage & Relationship Education Center
(formally known as Marriage Resource Center) was founded in November of 2004
and gained 501(c)3 status in December, 2006.
Our Board of Directors:
Patrick McCarthy - Chairman
Christine Wright
Roni McCarthy - Secretary
Bill Barton - Vice Chair
Glenn Wright
Mindy Dumonchelle
Joe Dumonchelle
Partnerships and Professional Associations:
Y of Central Maryland
Jenna Shriver Photography
WTTR
Town Mall of Westminster
Carroll County Tourism
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Carroll County Times
Carroll County Public Schools
Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County
Dads Works
Community Services Council
Dr. Anne Shorb
Dan and Elaine Holler, Center for Creative Counseling
Stephne Thomas