Since 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been known as #GivingTuesday. Now that the holidays are in full swing, it is important to give back to our community and come together through giving. Giving Tuesday encourages people to do good for their community. Donate to local charities however you can, from monetary donations to volunteering your time, do a random act of kindness, or even just make someone smile. The holiday season is about giving, but that can be hard to remember sometimes. How are you going to help your community, our home, this Giving Tuesday?
Below are some of our local nonprofits in Anne Arundel County and all over the Eastern Shore. Find an organization with a cause close to you and help them today!
Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
100 Women Who Care Annapolis: Annapolis; 100womenwhocareannapolis.com; A giving circle of local women who want to support Annapolis area nonprofits by pooling donations to create a larger impact.
21st Century Education Foundation, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-222-5370; 21st-education.org; Match the needs of the public schools of Anne Arundel County and the resources of surrounding businesses, industry, and community.
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis; 443-949-0575; allianceforthebay.org; Engages individuals, groups, businesses, and other environmental organizations and not-for-profit groups to develop collaborative solutions to improve, preserve, and protect the Chesapeake Bay and all its resources.
American Diabetes Association: Baltimore (regional office); 410-265-0075; diabetes.org; Funds research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes as well as educate the public about diabetes.
American Heart Association: Baltimore (regional office); 410-685-7074; heart.org; Mission to create a world free of heart disease and stroke—a world where everyone can achieve the best possible health.
American Red Cross of Anne Arundel County/Central Maryland: 410-624-2000; redcross-cmd.org; Respond to disasters, assist members of the military, teach lifesaving skills, and serve as one of the largest blood suppliers in the United States.
Annapolis Community Foundation: Annapolis; 443-854-9256; annapoliscommunityfoundation.org; ACF serves the community by raising, managing, and distributing funds for the charitable purposes designated by its donors.
Annapolis Film Festival: Annapolis; 410-263-3444; annapolisfilmfestival.com; Encourage and grant the development of all aspects of the creative arts in and around Annapolis through the cinema experience.
Annapolis Green: Annapolis; 410-656-9420; https://annapolisgreen.com; Annapolis Green brings everyone together to create a healthy, thriving community and planet. Rather than focus on a single issue, Annapolis Green tackles a variety of challenges plaguing communities, motivating people to stand up for nature with programs that connect, inform, inspire and incite meaningful change.
Annapolis Immigration Justice Network: Annapolis; aijnetwork.org; All-volunteer organization with the mission of building relationships with our immigrant neighbors in the greater Annapolis area.
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park: Annapolis; 410-295-0104; amaritime.org; Acquire, preserve, interpret, and exhibit artifacts, and photographic and archival collections that are part of the maritime history of the Chesapeake region.
Annapolis Opera Company: Annapolis; 410-267-8135; annapolisopera.org; Foster singer development and opera education in our community.
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre: Annapolis; 410-268-9212; summergarden.com; Bring community-lead stage productions to downtown Annapolis during the summer.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra: Annapolis; 410-269-1132; annapolissymphony.org; Produce, present, and promote memorable symphonic music that increases awareness, enjoyment, and appreciation of music for all ages throughout the region.
Anne Arundel Community College Foundation: Arnold; 410-777-2515; aacc.edu/foundation; Solicits, receives, and administers private gifts, bequests, and donations to benefit students and to enhance the quality of teaching and learning at the college.
Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center: Annapolis; 410-266-9033; aacrc.info; Provides anger management training for people in at-risk communities or two hours of mediation for a local family in crisis.
Anne Arundel Counseling: Annapolis and Glen Burnie; 410-768-5988; annearundelcounseling.com; Counseling and therapeutic professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family and group counseling.
Anne Arundel County CASA: Annapolis; 410-267-7877; aacasa.org; Court Appointed Special Advocates’ mission is to advocate for and support abused and neglected children to ensure their right to safe, stable, and permanent homes.
Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency: Annapolis; 410-626-1900; aaccaa.org; Working in partnership with various governmental and non- public organizations to alleviate the difficulties that beset households with low-to-moderate incomes.
Anne Arundel County Food and Resource Bank: Crownsville; 410-923-4255; aafoodbank.org; Assist those in need. It is a free resource bank and no fees are required for its assistance.
Anne Arundel County Library Foundation: Annapolis; 410-222-1199; aacpl.net/donate; Provide a margin of excellence and innovation in library services, above and beyond what core government funding can provide.
Anne Arundel County Literacy Council: Annapolis; 410-269-4419; icanread.org; Provide free one-on-one tutoring in basic literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult residents of Anne Arundel County.
Anne Arundel County MentalHealth Agency Annapolis: 410-222-7858; aamentalhealth.org; Coordinate a comprehensive array of services in the Public Mental Health System for Anne Arundel County residents.
Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation: Annapolis; 443-481-4747; aahs.org/foundation; Enhance the health status of the people they serve by providing patients with compassionate, high quality services that will help alleviate pain, preserve health, and extend life.
Anne Arundel County Historical Society: Linthicum; 410-768-9518; aachs.org; Provide leadership in the preservation and exploration of shared history.
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region, Inc.: Severn; 410-269-1883; thearcccr.org; Advocate for the rights and respect of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Anne Arundel, Calvert, and all Eastern Shore counties.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County: Annapolis; 410-222-7949; https://www.acaac.org/; Encourage and invest in the visual arts, performing arts, and historic preservation for the people of our county; as well as well as create a financial support system for arts organizations.
Arundel Bay Area Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.: Gambrills; 301-261-3471; abajjoa.clubexpress.com; Membership organization of mothers with children ages 2–19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving, and civic duty.
Arundel House of Hope: Glen Burnie; 410-863-4888; arundelhoh.org; To provide emergency, transitional, and permanent housing with supportive services for the homeless of Anne Arundel County.
Arundel Lodge: Edgewater; 443-433-5900; arundellodge.org; Provide psychiatric rehabilitation services to Anne Arundel County adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Arundel Rivers Federation: Edgewater; 410-224-3802; arundelrivers.org; Uses science, restoration, and community action to make the South, West, and Rhode Rivers cleaner and healthier.
Assistance League of the Chesapeake: Millersville; 410-956-5826; alchesapeake.org; This volunteer organization is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults through community-based philanthropic programs.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-263-8289; balletmaryland.org; Promote interest in and the enjoyment of the dance arts in Maryland.
Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation: Glen Burnie; 410-553-8560; mybwmc.org; Provide the highest quality health care service to the community they serve.
Banneker-Douglass Museum: Annapolis; 410-216-6180; bdmuseum.com; The museum, named for Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African American heritage and serves as the state’s official repository of African American material culture.
Bay Community Health: West River and Shady Side; 410-867-4700; baycommunityhealth.org; Provides Primary Care and Behavioral Health services to all ages in a Patient Centered Medical Home environment. Accepts uninsured patients and a variety of health insurances. Insurance Eligibility and Enrollment and Care Management services available at no cost.
Bello Machre: Glen Burnie; 443-702-3000; bellomachre.org; Dedicated to providing loving care, support, and services to children and adults with development disabilities either in the family’s own home or in a safe and caring Bello Machre home.
The Bernie House: Annapolis; 443-951-5193; theberniehouse.org; Single family transitional home for the non-offending parent and children who have left an abusive situation.
Bo’s Effort: Davidsonville; 410-790-9673; boseffort.org; Seeks to assemble community resources to break the stigma of mental illness through education and guidance as well as fund initiatives that offer awareness to families and individuals seeking to manage their illness and live healthy and productive lives.
Box of Rain Foundation, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-295-0104; amaritime.org/education; Teach life-building skills through maritime/boat building experiences for local youth-at-risk, targeting kids 9 to 14 years old, in honor of the memory of Lee Griffin.
Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council: Anne Arundel County; 443-573-2500; baltimorebsa.org; Prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County: Annapolis; 410-263-2542; bgcaa.com; Enable all young people, especially those who need the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Burrows Hill Foundation to Fight Friedreich’s Ataxia: Annapolis; burrows-hill.org; Established to raise public awareness, money for research, find a cure, and assist those affected by FA.
Casey Cares Foundation: Baltimore; 443-568-0064; caseycares.org; Provides uplifting programs with a special touch for critically ill children and their families in eight states and D.C.
Center of Help: Annapolis; 410-849-9194; centerofhelp.org; Empowers, educates, and connects immigrants with resources to promote sfelf-sufficiency and to advocate for the successful integration of the immigrant community into Anne Arundel County.
Charting Careers: Annapolis; chartingcareers.org; Ends the cycle of poverty in Annapolis by working individually with youth and their families while also addressing the systemic issues leading to poverty and inequities.
Chase Brexton Health Care: Glen Burnie; 410-837-2050; chasebrexton.org; Provides a range of clinical services from primary medical care and behavioral health services to dental and pharmacy, among others, and welcome more than 40,000 patients annually.
Chesapeake Arts Center: Brooklyn Park; 410-636-6597; chesapeakearts.org; Provides entertainment and education for adults and children including classes and workshops in visual and performing arts in dance, theatre, visual arts, and music.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-268-8816; cbf.org; Dedicated to the protection, restoration, and management of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
Chesapeake Bay Trust: Annapolis; 410-974-2941; chesapeakebaytrust.org; Provides grants to nonprofit organizations, community associations, civic groups, schools, and public agencies for citizen involvement projects relating to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
Chesapeake Children’s Museum: Annapolis; 410-990-1993; theccm.org; Provides educational activities for children of all ages and income levels.
Chesapeake Environmental Protection Association: Galesville; 410-741-1014; cepaonline.org; Promotes good environmental practices through education and advocacy.
Chesapeake K9 Fund: Annapolis; 443-336-5091; chesapeakek9fund.org; Provides additional funding and support for K9 Units and their officers.
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (C.R.A.B.): Annapolis; 410-266-5722; crabsailing.org; Provides sailing opportunities for persons who traditionally have not had that option because of disability or economic circumstance.
Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra: Arnold; 443-758-3157; cysomusic.org; Provides young musicians with comprehensive musical and orchestral training for elementary through college-age students.
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-757-2281; childrenstheatreofannapolis.org; Provides arts education for 5-to 18-year-olds through performances, workshops, technical stage training, internships, and apprenticeships in the theatrical arts.
Chrysalis House: Crownsville; 410-974-6829; chrysalishouses.org; Offers substance use and mental health treatment to women around the state.
Coastal Conservation Association Maryland: Annapolis; 800-201-3474; ccamd.org; Advocates for and conserves the sustainability of Maryland’s marine resources.
Colonial Players: Annapolis; 410-268-7373; thecolonialplayers.org; Provide entertainment, education, training, and encouragement to all members of the community interested in participating in the dramatic arts.
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County: Annapolis; 410-280-1102; cfaac.org; Connects donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to strengthen our county through philanthropy, creating a healthier community today and for generations to come.
The Coordinating Center: Millersville; 410-987-1048; coordinatingcenter.org; Helps those with complex medical needs achieve a high-quality life.
Don & Sandy Pyle Charity Foundation: Annapolis; 443-521-4998; birdeasepro.com; Raises money for local Maryland charities to carry on Don and Sandy Pyle’s legacy of charitable giving.
Downtown Annapolis Partnership: Annapolis; downtownannapolispartnership.org; Strengthen and sustain local businesses, recognizing that a vibrant and healthy business community is essential to the economic success of the city.
Ellie’s Bus: Anne Arundel County; elliesbus.org; Spread awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention to teenagers across Maryland and across the country.
Food Link, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-897-3941; foodlinkmaryland.org; Fighting hunger in Anne Arundel County. No paperwork, no judgment, no rejections, and no waiting.
Foundation for Community Betterment: Arnold; 410-394-9868; communitybetterment.org; Network of generous individuals who believe a simple gesture that touches just one life can positively impact an entire community.
Four Rivers Heritage Area: Annapolis; 410-222-1805; fourriversheritage.org; Protects and strengthens the natural, historic, and cultural resources of the Heritage Area.
Friends Foundation: Annapolis; friendsfoundation.com; Raises funds through group activities and events, which are distributed to local charities.
Friends of Arundel Seniors, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-222-4464; aacounty.org/; This all-volunteer assistance organization is dedicated to helping seniors and the disabled.
Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped: Millersville; friendsmdlbph.org; Provides support and awareness of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Gigi’s Playhouse: Annapolis; gigisplayhouse.org; Offers therapeutic, educational programs and tutoring for free, to support all ages, from families with a prenatal diagnosis through adult individuals with Down syndrome.
Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake: Annapolis; 410-507-8369; gotrchesapeake.org; This nonprofit prevention program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade educates and prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland: Anne Arundel County; 410-358-9711; gscm.org; Provide a place where girls are encouraged to share and explore their hopes and dreams. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Giving Back Linda’s Legacy: Severna Park; homelessdrive.org; Dedicated to helping the homeless and inspiring everyone to get more involved with volunteering.
Greater Annapolis Design District: Annapolis; annapolisdesigndistrict.com; Connects professionals in the design and build industries through networking and professional development opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake: Baltimore (regional office); 410-366-1250; habitatchesapeake.org; Works in partnership with families in need of housing to build simple, decent, and affordable homes.
Haley’s Helping Hands of Maryland: Annapolis; 443-784-8200; haleyshelpinghandsmd.org; Works with individuals in need of assistance by providing gently used clothing, shoes, and sports equipment.
Hammond-Harwood House: Annapolis; 410-263-4683; hammondharwoodhouse.com; To preserve for public education and enjoyment the architecturally significant Hammond-Harwood House museum and its collection of decorative and fine arts.
The Harbour School: Annapolis; 410-974-4248; harbourschool.org; Provides supportive, individualized education to students with learning disabilities, autism, speech impairments, and other disabilities.
Historic Annapolis: Annapolis; 410-267-7619; annapolis.org; Preserves the city’s architectural legacy and unique historic character for future generations—and for residents and visitors today.
Hope For All: Glen Burnie; 410-766-0372; hopeforall.us; Provides basic human necessities (i.e. furniture, housewares, clothing, and personal items) to families and individuals without sufficient economic resources.
Hope House Treatment Center: Crownsville; 410-923-6700; hopehousemd.org; Dedicated to providing men and women who are battling alcohol and drug addictions with the means to become healthy and productive citizens.
Hospice of the Chesapeake: Pasadena; 410-987-2003; hospicechesapeake.org; Provides physical, psycho-social, and spiritual support services to individuals living with and affected by advanced illness.
Impact 100 Greater Chesapeake: Annapolis; impact100greaterchesapeake.org; Giving circle of women committed to making a lasting impact by collectively funding transformational grants and raising awareness of local charitable organizations.
Isabel’s Gift: Riva; 443-510-2673; isabelsgift.org; Assist families with children in the neonatal intensive care unit, providing them with comfort and supportive services.
James’ Place, Inc.: Ellicott City; 410-480-2334; jamesplaceinc.org; Raises funds to provide services to those with substance addiction and educates on the complex issues of substances.
Junior League of Annapolis: Annapolis; 410-224-8984; jlannapolis.org; This organization of women is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community.
Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation: Edgewater; 410-295-9395; kintehaley.org; Spreads Alex Haley’s vision of a world that celebrates ethnic diversity while honoring humankind’s common, universal experiences.
Langton Green: Annapolis; 410-263-3225; langtongreen.org; Helps people with developmental disabilities to live with the highest possible degree of independence and quality of life.
Leadership of Anne Arundel, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-571-9798; leadershipaa.org; Provides people of diverse backgrounds with the education, resources, and networks necessary to become successful, proactive leaders.
Leadership Maryland: Annapolis; 410-841-2101; leadershipmd.org; A uniquely talented network of informed leaders representing business, nonprofits, government, unions, and education to be a catalyst for positive change in Maryland.
Leslie’s Week: Annapolis; 410-263-5598; lesliesweek.org; Provides vacations away from cancer for Stage 4 Breast Cancer women and their families.
The Light House: Annapolis; 410-349-5056; annapolislighthouse.org; Helps rebuild lives with compassion by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward self-sufficiency.
Live Arts Maryland: Annapolis; 410-263-1906; liveartsmaryland.org; Enhances community life through performing a wide variety of music and to provide education programs for musicians of all ages. Programs include Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Chamber Orchestra, Annapolis Youth Chorus, and St. Anne’s Concert Series.
Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE): Elkridge; 410-859-5400; mcie.org; Promotes inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and neighborhood schools.
Maryland Federation of Art: Annapolis; 410-268-4566; mdfedart.org; Provides emerging and established artists with opportunities and enriches awareness of visual arts in communities across Maryland.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts: Annapolis; 410-263-5544; marylandhall.org; Provides entertainment and education for adults and children including classes and workshops in visual and performing arts in dance, theatre, visual arts, music, and health.
Maryland Theatre for the Performing Arts: Annapolis; 410-268-5854; mtpa.co; Creates a world-class performing arts center in our state capital to confirm Maryland’s commitment and support of the importance of the arts in our society.
Maryland Therapeutic Riding: Crownsville; 410-923-6800; horsesthatheal.org; Provides therapy to special needs individuals with a range of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities using high quality therapeutic riding program.
Monarch Academy: Annapolis; 443-449-2757; monarchacademy.org; Tuition-free, public charter school that educates students to be self-motivated, creative, critical thinkers and life-long learners who are productive contributors to the global community in the 21st century.
NAMI Anne Arundel County: Arnold; 443-569-3498; namiaac.org; NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Nature Sacred: Annapolis; 410-268-1376; naturesacred.org; Inspires, informs and guides communities in the creation of public green spaces designed to improve mental health, unify communities and engender peace.
Olivia Constants Foundation: Annapolis; 443-949-7714; oliviaconstants.org; Supports and encourages individuals and organizations in their efforts to enhance the positive quality of individual, family, and community life.
Omni House: Glen Burnie; 410-768-6777; omnihouse.org; Comprehensive psychiatric rehabilitation services and outpatient mental health clinic services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Opportunity Builders, Inc.: Millersville; 410-787-0700; obiworks.org; Provides adults with developmental disabilities a motivational environment offering vocational training, employment services, recreational activities, and support services.
Oyster Recovery Partnership, Inc.: Annapolis; 410-990-4970; oysterrecovery.org; Coordinates the Maryland effort to restore the oyster community of the Chesapeake Bay.
Parents Place of Maryland: Glen Burnie; 410-768-9100; ppmd.org; Resource center for families with children who have disabilities or special health care needs.
Partners In Care, Inc.: Pasadena; 410-544-4800; partnersincare.org; Assists older and disabled adults to remain independent in their own homes by helping with transportation, handyman chores, and other neighborly tasks.
Patuxent Riverkeeper: Upper Marlboro; 855-725-2925; paxriverkeeper.org; Protects, restores, and advocates for clean water in the Patuxent River and its connected ecosystem.
Petals for Hope: Petalsforhope.com; Recycle donated flowers and restyle them into beautiful bouquets and arrangements to be donated to those in need.
Pets with Disabilities: Prince Frederick; 443-624-9270; petswithdisabilities.org; Provides humane sheltering and specialized vetting for those pets in need and provide support, resources and education for families whose pet has become disabled or those who are thinking about adding a pet with a disability to their family.
Project Chesapeake: Annapolis; 443-214-5097; projectchesapeake.com; Strengthens communities through innovative, recovery-focused strategies and connects individuals seeking alcohol or drug abuse and addiction counseling services with the best treatment opportunities to promote long-term recovery and sustained success.
Providence Center: Glen Burnie; 410-766-2212; providencecenter.com; Provides day programs for nearly 500 adults with developmental disabilities.
Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services: Severna Park; 410-975-0067; pascalcsi.org; Provides exceptional, comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care for children, adolescents, adults, and families in Anne Arundel County.
Rotary Club of Annapolis: Annapolis; annapolisrotary.org; Proceeds from the Rotary Club of Annapolis’s fundraising efforts go to many worthy organizations in the area, with the aim of making life in Annapolis better for everyone.
Sarah’s House: Ft. George G. Meade; 667-600-3550; catholiccharities-md.org/sarahs-house; Provides safe shelter, daily meals, personal, as well as professional casework support for those in need.
Seeds 4 Success: Annapolis; 410-533-3847; s4sannapolis.org; Provides children from low income communities with the skills and support to achieve success in school and life.
Senior Dog Sanctuary: Severn; 443-742-0270; seniordogsanctuary.com; Providing a permanent safe haven for senior dogs who are unable to be cared for by their owners, who are abandoned or abused, or face euthanasia.
Services from the Heart: Severna Park; communityservicesfromtheheart.com; Provides children in need with weekly food backpacks over the weekend and holidays.
Severn Riverkeeper: Annapolis; 410-849-2329; severnriverkeeper.org; To protect and restore the Severn River for our families and future generations.
Severn Town Club: Annapolis; Severntownclub.org; The Severn Town Club is a group of active, diverse women who strive to contribute to the greater Annapolis community through various service projects. They are a member of the General and Maryland Federations of Women’s Clubs.
SPCA of Anne Arundel County: Annapolis; 410-268-4388; aacspca.org; The SPCA exists to protect animals in Anne Arundel County from acts of cruelty and neglect.
Special Olympics Maryland: Baltimore; 410-242-1515; somd.org; Provides year-round sports training and competitions to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and other closely related developmental disabilities.
Start The Adventure In Reading Annapolis (STAIR): Annapolis; 410-703-8681; stairannapolis.org; Works with second-grade readers in Anne Arundel County Public Schools to help children improve critical early literacy skills.
The Summit School: Edgewater; 410-798-0005; thesummitschool.org; Educates children with unique learning styles to their full potential. Serving bright students with dyslexia and other learning differences.
Unity Bands: Arnold; unitybands.org; Dedicated to supporting COVID-19 response and research, and building community morale during the pandemic.
Vision Workshops: Annapolis; 410-990-1611; visionworkshops.org; Provides innovative, dynamic, educational, and life-changing experiences for youth from underserved communities using the tools of photojournalism.
Walk the Walk Foundation: Millersville; 410-980-1908; wtwf.org; Faith-centered organization working to help children with fundamental needs.
We Care and Friends: Annapolis; 410-263-2874; wecareandfriends.org; Supports the building blocks to create strong families and communities in areas affected by drugs, poverty, and crime in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
The Well: Baltimore; 410-589-6670; drinkatthewell.org; Community of women committed to transforming lives through long-term relationships, practical programs, and the healing power of love.
Wellness House: Annapolis; 410-990-0941; annapoliswellnesshouse.org; Provides strength and support for people and families living and coping with cancer.
YMCA Camp Letts: Edgewater; 410-919-1410; campletts.org; Offers Traditional and Specialty Day Camps, Resident Camps, and a year-round Retreat Center.
Yumi C.A.R.E.S. Foundation: Potomac; YumiCARES@gmail.com; Therapeutic art program for pediatric hospital patients founded by Maryland’s First Lady, Yumi Hogan.
YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel County: Arnold; 410-626-7800; annapolisywca.org; Provides environments where women and girls can thrive.
Eastern Shore
CAROLINE COUNTY
Adkins Arboretum: Ridgely; 410-634-2847; adkinsarboretum.org; Promotes the conservation and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay region’s native landscapes.
Benedictine Foundation: Ridgely; 410-634-2112; benschool.org; Assists individuals with disabilities in becoming as independent or semi-independent as possible.
Caroline County Human Services Council: Denton; 410-479-4446; carolinemd.org/; Expands and manages the implementation of a local, interagency, community-based human service delivery system for children and families, and develops new and innovative services.
Rebuilding Together Caroline County: Denton; 410-479-2929; rebuildingtogethercaroline.org; Provides free services to Caroline County homeowners who are elderly or disabled, or households with children that face necessary but unaffordable dwelling repairs.
St. Martin’s Ministries: Ridgely; 410-634-2597; stmartinsministries.org; Helps meet basic human needs of impoverished people while respecting and affirming their dignity, and addressing root problems that perpetuate the cycle of poverty.
DORCHESTER COUNTY
Baywater Animal Rescue: Cambridge; 410-228-3090; baywateranimalrescue.org; Provides and encourages humane treatment of animals.
Delmarva Community Services: Cambridge; 410-221-1900; dcsdct.org; Helps senior citizens and persons with developmental disabilities maintain an independent lifestyle within the community.
Dorchester Center for the Arts: Cambridge; 410-228-7782; dorchesterartscenter.org; Enriches Maryland’s Eastern Shore through quality, engaging programming in the visual, literary, musical, and performing arts.
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce: Cambridge; 410-228-3575; dorchesterchamber.org; To Advance Dorchester County through educating, promoting, and growing a strong business community.
Dorchester General Hospital Foundation, Inc.: Cambridge; umms.org; Works to raise funds to benefit programs and services and University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester.
Downtown Cambridge—A Main Street Organization: Cambridge; 410-477-0843; downtowncambridge.org; Preserves, enhances, and promotes the Main Street District of Cambridge.
Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center: Cambridge; 410-221-2600; esahec.org; Recruits and retains health care professionals and builds healthy communities through educational opportunities and collaborative partnerships.
Friends of Blackwater: Cambridge; friendsofblackwater.org; Assists Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Martin National Wildlife Refuge, and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge in carrying out their educational, interpretive, and public-use missions.
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance: Vienna; 410-430-3273; nanticokeriver.org; Seeks to conserve the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Nanticoke River watershed.
Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance—Restore Handsell: Cambridge; restorehandsell.org; Supports the restoration of Handsell, an 18th-century ivy-covered, red brick building located in the middle of what is known as “Indiantown.”
Richardson Maritime Museum: Cambridge; 410-221-1871; richardsonmuseum.org; Preserves and promotes the boat-building heritage of Dorchester County and the Chesapeake Bay.
KENT COUNTY
Chester River Health Foundation: Chestertown; 410-810-5661; umcrhf.org; Raises funds that steward and enhance healthcare excellence for the people who live in or visit the communities served by UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and Chester River Home Care.
Coastal Conservation Association Maryland: Annapolis; 800-201-3474; ccamd.org; Advocates for and conserves the sustainability of Maryland’s marine resources.
Echo Hill Outdoor School, Inc.: Worton; 410-348-5880; ehos.org; Works to create a climate of freedom and growth that bolsters a safe, fun, and educational experience in the outdoors.
Garfield Centerfor the Arts at the Prince Theatre: Chestertown; 410-810-2060; garfieldcenter.org; Seeks to foster and promote broad public use of the historic Prince Theatre for educational and cultural purposes in order to provide wide participation and access to the performing and visual arts for the Kent County community.
Kent Cultural Alliance: Chestertown; 410-778-3700; kentculture.org; Invests in arts and culture based community nonprofit organizations as well as expands opportunities for artists and residents through an expanded visiting artist program
Kent Family Center: Chestertown; 410-810-3790; kentfamilycenter.org; Provides free, comprehensive services to expecting parents and families of children birth to three in Kent County.
The Mainstay: Rock Hall; 410-639-9133; mainstayrockhall.org; Invigorates the cultural experience of Eastern Shore life by presenting outstanding musical programming and providing a setting for creativity, inquiry and conversation
Minary’s Dream Alliance: Denton; 302-566-8160; minarysdreamalliance.org; Provides opportunities for mentoring, tutoring, vocational training, and college readiness
National Music Festival: Chestertown; 443-480-0221; nationalmusic.us; Brings together inspiring mentors and the next generation of gifted musicians, providing education, scholarships, and affordable, adventurous public performances
Rebuilding Together Kent County: Chestertown; 410-708-9936; Rebuildingtogetherkcmd.org; Brings neighbors together to improve homes and lives. Puts together donated building materials, gifts of money, and countless hours of skilled and unskilled volunteer time to repair and rehabilitate the houses of our neighbors, many of whom are seniors and/or people with disabilities.
Sultana Education Foundation: Chestertown; 410-778-5954; sultanaprojects.org; Connects people to the Chesapeake Bay’s history, ecology, and culture, and inspires them to join in preserving and restoring America’s largest estuary.
United Way of Kent County: Chestertown; 410-778-3195; unitedwayofkentcounty.org; Raises funds to support outstanding local charities and nonprofit organizations serving those in need in our community.
Upper Shore Aging: Chestertown; 410-778-6000; uppershoreaging.org; Helps older community members maintain a good quality of life in familiar surroundings, as opposed to long-term-care institutionalization.
Women in Need, Inc.: Chestertown; 410-778-5999; win-foundation.org; Meets the immediate needs of local women while working toward helping them achieve permanent self-sufficiency through providing emergency assistance, transitional housing, agency referrals, and mentoring.
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
Anne Arundel Counseling: Centreville and Stevensville; 410-768-5988; annearundelcounseling.com; Counseling and therapeutic professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family and group counseling.
Bosom Buddies Charities: Stevensville; bosombuddiescharities.com; Promotes breast cancer awareness, research and prevention, and benefits diagnostic mammography, treatment methodology, and healing.
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center: Grasonville; 410-827-6694; bayrestoration.org; Promotes stewardship and sustainability through environmental education and habitat restoration.
Chesapeake Charities: Stevensville; 410-643-4020; chesapeakecharities.org; Enables people like you to establish charitable funds or donate to a cause you support.
Chesterwye Center: Grasonville; 410-827-7048; chesterwye.org; Provides a variety of services and support to adults with developmental disabilities, including residential, vocational, recreational, medical, and transportation assistance.
Church Hill Theatre: Church Hill; 410-556-6003; churchhilltheatre.org; Creates and presents quality performances and educational opportunities for members of our diverse community.
Compass Regional: Centreville; 443-262-4100; compassregionalhospice.org; Provides comprehensive, professional, and compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Crossroads Community, Inc.: Centreville; 410-758-3050; ccinconline.com; Offers recovery-focused behavioral health care services—day, residential, and community—for children and adults.
Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc.: Queenstown; 410-827-8056; agresearch.umd.edu/agroecol; Funds research, policy initiatives, and outreach programs designed to help Maryland’s farmers and foresters maintain profitable and environmentally sustainable working landscapes.
Haven Ministries: Chester; 410-739-4363; haven-ministries.org; Hope is provided to those in need in Queen Anne’s County by supplying shelter, clothing, food, and support. Ministries include a Homeless Shelter, Our Daily Thread Thrift Shop, Emergency Food Pantries, Resource Center, Street Outreach, and a Warehouse with a job training program.
Kinera Foundation: Stevensville; 443-249-3126; kinera.org; Committed to ensuring that families raising children with special needs have equitable access to therapies and treatments within the Eastern Shore.
LEAD Maryland Foundation: Queenstown; 410-827-8056; extension.umd.edu/lead-maryland; Providing opportunities to expand leadership abilities and resources to people interested in the future of Maryland agriculture.
Plastic Free QAC: 703-307-8093; Plasticfreeqac.com; Committed to educating, raising awareness, and bringing clarity to the choices each individual can take to improve our environment.
Project Chesapeake: Centreville; 443-262-0425; projectchesapeake.com; Strengthens communities through innovative, recovery-focused strategies and connects individuals seeking alcohol or drug abuse and addiction counseling services with the best treatment opportunities to promote long-term recovery and sustained success.
Queen Anne’s Conservation Association, Inc.: Centreville; qaca.org; A conservation and land use advocacy organization that works to promote good planning policy and good government in Queen Anne’s County.
Queen Anne’s County Arts Council: Centreville; 410-758-2520; queenannescountyarts.com; Works to promote, expand, and sustain the arts in Queen Anne’s County.
Talisman Therapeutic Riding: Grasonville; 443-239-9400; talismantherapeuticriding.org; Serves those who can benefit by the talismanic healing nature of horses and the guidance of professional therapists and instructors in a peaceful farm setting.
TALBOT COUNTY
Academy Art Museum: Easton; 410-822-2787; academyartmuseum.org; Aims to provide the knowledge, practice, and appreciation of the arts, and enhance cultural life on the Eastern Shore.
American Diabetes Association: Tour de Cure, Easton; 410-265-0075 (Baltimore Office); diabetes.org; Leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fights for those affected by the disease.
Avalon Foundation, Inc.: Easton; 410-822-0345; theavalonfoundation.com; Provides diversified arts and education programs on the Eastern Shore.
CASA of the Mid Shore: Easton; 410-822-2866; casamidshore.org; Advocates for the best interests of children who are under the protection of the court system because of abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Channel Marker, Inc.: Easton; 410-822-4619; channelmarker.org; Offers prevention programs and psychiatric rehabilitation services to youth and adults.
Character Counts Mid-Shore: Easton; 410-819-0386; charactercountsmidshore.com; Helps foster activities at all levels of the community that will create an environment based on the Six Pillars of Character.
Chase Brexton: Easton; 410-837-2050; chasebrexton.org; Provides a range of clinical services from primary medical care and behavioral health services to dental and pharmacy, among others, and welcome more than 40,000 patients annually.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: St. Michaels; 410-745-2916; cbmm.org; Inspires an understanding of, and appreciation for, the rich maritime heritage of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal reaches, together with the artifacts, cultures, and connections between this place and its people.
Chesapeake Music, Inc.: Easton; 410-819-0380; chesapeakemusic.org; Brings world-class chamber music to a growing audience of young and old on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Chesapeake College Foundation: Wye Mills; chesapeake.edu; Helps students become successful individuals through scholarship support, funds for technology, rewarding teaching innovation, and other initiatives.
Chesapeake Voyagers, Inc.: Easton; 410-822-1601; chesapeakevoyagers.org; Promotes wellness and recovery by empowering individuals with mental health needs to reach their full potential.
Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers: Easton; 410-822-7181; cacckids.org; Uses age-appropriate curriculum to engage and nurture children ages 2 to 4 in preschool and pre-kindergarten, and children in kindergarten to sixth grade in before- and after-school programs.
Dixon House: Easton; 410-822-6661; dixonhouse.org; Provides quality and affordable care to seniors in a comfortable home-like setting.
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy: Easton; 410-690-4603; eslc.org; Conserves the lands that will best preserve the Eastern Shore’s farms, forests, fisheries, and rich rural heritage for the benefit of future generations.
Environmental Concern, Inc.: St. Michaels; 410-745-9620; wetland.org; Promotes public understanding and stewardship of wetlands through outreach and education; native species horticulture; and restoration, creation, and enhancement initiatives.
Evergreen Cove Holistic Learning Center: Easton; 410-819-3395; evergreencove.org; Offers classes, workshops, and retreats focused on the areas of maximum health, stress reduction, and self-discovery.
For All Seasons, Inc.: Easton; 410-822-1018; forallseasonsinc.org; Recognizes and responds to community needs in regards to mental health and sexual assault.
Freedom Rowers: Easton; freedomrowers.org; Boosts self-esteem and discipline, and opens doors for scholastic, community and personal achievement through the sport of rowing.
Friends of Wye Mill: Wye Mills; 410-827-3850; oldwyemill.org; Owns and operates the Wye Grist Mill, established in 1682.
Habitat for Humanity Choptank: Trappe; 410-476-3204; habitatchoptank.org; Builds simple, decent houses with volunteer labor, donated capital, and income from monthly mortgage payments for residents of the area who would otherwise be unable to purchase a home.
Historical Society of Talbot County: Easton; 410-822-0773; talbothistory.org; Preserves, communicates, and celebrates the heritage of Talbot County by educating residents and visitors.
Memorial Hospital Foundation: Easton; 410-822-1000; ummhfoundation.org; Supports and encourages quality health care and medical services in the Talbot County community through University of Maryland Memorial Hospital at Easton.
Mental Health Association in Talbot County: Easton; 410-822-0444; mhamdes.org; Promotes mental health, serves the needs of the mentally ill, and develops awareness and improves attitudes toward mental illness.
Mid Shore Community Mediation Center: Easton; 410-820-5553; midshoremediation.org; Builds stronger communities by facilitating fair, free, and prompt resolution of disputes.
Mid-Shore Community Foundation: Easton; 410-820-8175; mscf.org; Connects private resources with public needs to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties.
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence: Easton; 800-927-4673; mscfv.org; Seeks to break the cycle of domestic violence through intervention and prevention, providing shelter, counseling, services, and advocacy for victims and abusers.
Mid-Shore Mental Health Systems: Easton; 410-770-4801; msmhs.org; Plans, manages, and monitors publicly funded, medically necessary mental health services in the five-county region for consumers of all ages.
Mid-Shore Pro Bono, Inc.: Easton; 410-690-8128; midshoreprobono.org; Provides access to free or reduced-fee legal services throughout the Mid-Shore to qualified litigants in civil matters.
NeighborhoodService Center: Easton; 410-822-5015; nsctalbotmd.org; Seeks to improve the quality of life, both socially and economically, for low-income residents of Talbot County.
Oxford Community Center, Inc.: Oxford; 410-226-5904; oxfordcc.org; Provides a welcoming place where area residents and visitors of all ages can participate in programs and activities that enrich community life.
Pickering Creek Audubon Center: Easton; 410-822-4903; pickeringcreek.org; Provides environmental and science education programs to students from eight Maryland counties and the District of Columbia.
Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, Inc.: Tilghman; 410-886-9200; phillipswharf.org; Seeks to educate and create an understanding of, and appreciation for, the ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay and the heritage and life of the Chesapeake Bay watermen.
Positive Strides: Easton/Preston; 443-239-4953; positivestridescenter.org; Provides therapy for physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged individuals through therapeutic horseback riding.
Shore Rivers: Easton; 443-385-0511; shorerivers.org; A clean water voice for Maryland’s Eastern Shore and home to the Chester, Choptank, Miles-Wye, and Sassafras Riverkeepers.
St. Michaels Community Center: St. Michaels; 410-745-6073; stmichaelscc.org; Promotes and provides quality activities and services that will contribute to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the community.
Talbot Community Connections: Easton; 410-770-5908; talbotcommunityconnections.org; Raises and distributes funds, services, and supplies to answer unmet needs fundamental to the safety, security, health, and well-being of Talbot County’s children and adults.
Talbot County Arts Council: Easton; 410-310-9812; talbotarts.org; Provides funding and other assistance for arts programs, arts organization, and arts education in Talbot County.
Talbot Hospice Foundation: Easton; 410-822-6681; talbothospice.org; Offers hope, compassionate support, and services to all members of the community facing end-of-life issues, including patient/family care, community education, and advocacy.
Talbot Humane: Easton; 410-822-0107; talbothumane.org; Rescues animals from neglect, places companion animals into loving homes, reunites lost pets with their owners, and reduces pet overpopulation through aggressive spay and neuter programs.
Talbot Interfaith Shelter: Easton; 410-690-3120; talbotinterfaithshelter.org; Provides safe, temporary shelter to men, women, and children who lack adequate housing, and raises awareness of the issues of homelessness in our community.
Talbot Mentors: Easton; 410-770-5999; talbotmentors.org; Provides mentors to Talbot County children to support them in the challenges and opportunities of adolescence through friendship, guidance, and education.
Talbot Partnership: Easton; 410-819-8067; talbotpartnership.org; Encourages the community to recognize the problems of, and implement solutions related to, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug addictions.
Tilghman Watermen’s Museum: Tilghman; 410-886-1025; tilghmanmuseum.org; Celebrates the culture and heritage of Tilghman Island’s watermen and their families through an ever-growing collection of historical artifacts and boat models.
United Fund of Talbot County: Easton; 410-822-1957; unitedfund.org; Raises funds to meet the under-funded human service needs of the Talbot County community, benefiting member educational, recreational, health, character-building, and human services organizations.
Waterfowl Festival, Inc.: Easton; 410-822-4567; waterfowlfestival.org; Dedicated to creating, restoring and conserving waterfowl habitat throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and nearby coastal bays.
Women & Girls Fund of the Mid-Shore: Easton; 410-770-8347; womenandgirlsfund.org; Targets and funds local programs that address crucial and underserved issues impacting the region’s women and girls.
YMCA of the Chesapeake: Easton; 410-822-0566: ymcachesapeake.org; Multiple locations in Easton and throughout the Eastern Shore; youth, adult, and family fitness facilities, programs, camps, childcare, and community events.
