As president and CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland (RMHC), I am pretty sure I have the greatest job in the world. When people ask what the Ronald McDonald House is, the short answer is that we are a Home Away from Home for critically ill children …
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Baltimore-area businesses half a world away from Europe are showing their support for Ukrainians in need. Victoria Clausen, owner of Floral Fêtes at Green Spring Station, has created blue-and-yellow flower bouquets featuring hydrangeas, yellow roses and tulips that reflect the colors of Ukraine’s flag. All proceeds from the sale of the …
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United Way of Central Maryland needs $35,000 to replace its neighborhood bus. The nonprofit is still about $10,000 short. The bus, which provides safe, free transportation for 18 families in Baltimore City, has broken down. Student-parents at Ben Franklin High School use the bus to get to school each …
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Toyota, in partnership with the Salvation Army of Central Maryland, is donating warm boots and socks to more than 150 families in need on Saturday, Jan. 29. The giveaway is presented in conjunction with the Maryland Auto Show, held at the Baltimore Convention Center Jan. 28-30. This is Toyota’s …
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The Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees returns this holiday season at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Visitors can drop by from Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 to donate items for the toy drive. The traditional sale of more than 500 trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses decorated by …
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Jake Rusnak challenged himself to the longest swim of his life in October—10K (6.2 miles), or 438 laps around the pool. Thankfully, the Baltimore teen didn’t have to count all the laps—his all-in-one training partner, coach and former lifeguard dad, Andrew, took on that task. Aside from the physical …
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Even the Very Young Can Help Veterans Sometimes it’s hard to believe the words coming out of Tyler Stallings’ mouth are from a 10-year-old child. “Basically, when I was 4, I had a very real awakening to what veterans had to go through when they got out of …
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Every child deserves access to nutritious food, but the devastating impact of COVID-19 on our nation’s food systems has only worsened the child hunger crisis. Feeding America found that Baltimore’s food insecurity is projected to have increased from 18% to 24% in 2020, leaving thousands of people without enough to …
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