The hard-working souls who operate the many worthy philanthropies in the region will tell you that their dependence on the public’s support doesn’t just come once a year. But since the crisp air and approach of the holidays tends to remind people of the many needs faced by Baltimore’s less fortunate, we chose this season to lay out some of the many options readers can choose from to make Charm City a better place to live. But which charitable cause is the most worthy, the most urgent, and makes the most sense to you, the donor? And which are the best stewards of donations, whether monetary or in-kind?

That’s where our second annual “Give Baltimore” supplement comes in: It’s a section allowing charitable organizations to share their missions with the more than 200,000 print readers of Baltimore, in addition to our very large online following.

In the section, you can learn about nonprofits dedicated to everything from supporting research into autism, to bringing healthy meals to home-bound sick and infirm residents, providing legal aid to those who couldn’t otherwise afford it, and treating sick kids.

There’s no shortage of choices in the pages that follow. And there’s no shortage of need in our community, need that can be addressed not just by writing a check, but with volunteers’ time, too. But we made your job easier, laying out the options so you can support the cause that’s right for you.


Associated Black Charities

Associated Black Charities

Mission: ABC works across Maryland as an educator, advocate and supporter to eliminate race-based structural barriers and advance long-term solutions that create new opportunities for African Americans to thrive financially and build a stronger economy for all.

Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership

Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership

Mission: The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP) is a non-profit organization that administers the nationally recognized Baltimore Housing Mobility Program. BRHP’s mission is to help families who have historically been excluded from accessing housing in neighborhoods of their choice.

The Simple Cooking with Heart Baltimore Kitchen

The Simple Cooking with Heart Baltimore Kitchen

Mission: Simple Cooking with Heart Kitchen teaches Baltimore neighbors how to prepare simple, delicious and inexpensive meals at home so they can enjoy the benefits of eating healthier and feel more confident cooking for their families.

The Baltimore Station

The Baltimore Station

Mission: The Baltimore Station is an innovative therapeutic residential and outpatient treatment program supporting veterans who are overcoming obstacles to regain self-sufficiency.

Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts of America

Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts of America

Mission: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Baltimore Area Council (BAC) provides programs to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations.

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore

Mission: As the central fundraising organization for the Baltimore Jewish community, The Associated raises and distributes more than $30 million each year through its Annual Campaign, with two thirds aiding Jews in need locally and the remainder funding programs overseas and in Israel.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities

Mission: Inspired by the Gospel mandates to love, serve, and teach, Catholic Charities provides care and services to improve the lives of Marylanders in need.

Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School

Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School

Mission: To change lives through challenge and discovery.

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.

Mission: With a budget of nearly $50 million, Goodwill employs more than 750 individuals, operates 32 retail locations and 11 career development sites, as well as providing a variety of commercial services for those with severe disabilities.

Chimes International

Chimes International

Mission: The mission of Chimes is to help people with disabilities engage more fully in life’s opportunities, to provide employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities, and to support and promote the overall health and well-being of people by helping them understand, manage, and overcome problems.

The Family Tree

The Family Tree

Mission: Child abuse is a serious public-health problem in both Maryland and the nation. By building strong families, the Family Tree has shown that prevention is possible.

Keswick Community Health

Keswick Community Health

Mission: The mission of Keswick Community Health is to enhance the health and quality of life of older adults through community-based resources and services.

Gilchrist

Gilchrist

Mission: To provide counseling, support and care to anyone with a serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest.

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Mission: To transform the lives of children with disorders of the brain through groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and life-changing education.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity

Mission: Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Havre de Grace Arts Collective

Havre de Grace Arts Collective

Mission: The Arts Collective mission is to build community and stimulate economic vitality through the arts by providing quality entertainment that engages and attracts audiences.

The Maryland SPCA

The Maryland SPCA

Mission: The Maryland SPCA is more than a shelter — our mission is to improve the lives of people and pets in the community through education, veterinary services, and humane care.

The Hearing & Speech Agency

The Hearing & Speech Agency

Mission: Connecting people to their worlds

Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center

Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center

Mission: Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center is committed to developing positive social development, academic success and creativity in the minds of youth today.

Parks & People Foundation

Parks & People Foundation

Mission: Uniting Baltimore through Parks. Everyone in Baltimore is connected to nature, their community and each other through vibrant parks and green spaces.

Marian House

Marian House

Mission: Marian House is a holistic, healing community for women and their children, who are in need of housing and support services.

Maryland Legal Aid

Maryland Legal Aid Partnership

Mission: Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid has provided free, life-changing civil legal assistance to eligible, low-income Marylanders through a mix of services.

Pro Bono Counseling Project

Pro Bono Counseling Project

Mission: The Pro Bono Counseling Project’s mission is to ensure that Marylanders with limited resources requesting mental health care are provided access to volunteer licensed mental health professionals and other necessary supportive services.

Maryland Women’s Heritage Center

Maryland Women’s Heritage Center

Mission: The mission of the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center is to achieve positive change in the lives of Marylanders by recognizing and documenting contributions of women to our social, political and economic order.

Moveable Feast

Moveable Feast

Mission: To foster a community that cares for those living with life-threatening illnesses by preparing and delivering nutritious meals and providing nutrition counseling and other services.

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore

Mission: NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore improves the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities through education, support, and advocacy.

Penn-Mar Human Services

Penn-Mar Human Services

Mission: The mission of Penn-Mar Human Services is to transform life into living for individuals, families, our staff and volunteers. We do this by providing support services, as a team, to individuals with disabilities or human service needs in ways that promote value, independence and self-determination.

Project PLASE

Project PLASE

Mission: Project PLASE (People Lacking Ample Shelter and Employment) addresses homelessness in Baltimore by providing temporary housing, permanent housing and supportive services to homeless adults and families.

Ready At Five

Ready At Five

Mission: Ready At Five is committed to comprehensive school readiness for all Maryland children.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland, Inc.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland, Inc.

Mission: Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland provides a “home-away-from-home” for seriously ill children and their families.

St. Francis Neighborhood Center

St. Francis Neighborhood Center

Mission: To end generational poverty through education, inspiring self-esteem, self-improvement, and strengthening connections to the community.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Mission: The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is to find cures for children with cancer and other life—threatening diseases through research and treatment.

Special Olympics Maryland

Special Olympics Maryland

Mission: The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Susan G. Komen Maryland

Susan G. Komen Maryland

Mission: Susan G. Komen Maryland’s mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer