Looking for ways to help the community? See some easy options for Maryland businesses below:
Maryland Out of School Time Network
Maryland Out of School Time Network makes sure Maryland’s school-aged students have access to high quality learning opportunities and experiences during their hours outside of the classroom.
- Mentor youth. Businesses can help the Maryland Out of School Time Network recruit new mentors by encouraging employees to give back through serving time as a mentor to a young person. Maryland MENTOR staff would be happy to provide information sessions for companies that would support staff seeking to serve as mentors. More information at www.marylandmentor.org.
- Serve time. Maryland Out of School Time Network is looking for business members to serve on it’s board.
- Donate goods. Donation options include:
- Food and/or space for convenings and trainings
- Graphic design/marketing/media consulting
- Strategic planning consulting
- Office supplies
Paul’s Place
Paul’s Place is a nonprofit charity that hosts various programs aimed at strengthening the Baltimore community and improving the quality of life for individuals in need.
- Volunteer time. Send a group to volunteer in it’s Hot Meal Program or Clothing Marketplace (Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
- Donate clothes. Paul’s Place is looking for gently used clothing (especially men’s) or gently used linens.
- Cook a casserole. Casseroles are accepted one a month, once a quarter, or even once a year—they even have recipes!
Goodwill of Greater Washington
Goodwill of Greater Washington is an international nonprofit charity that aims to empower its communities through multiple initiatives and programs ranging from job training to goods donations.
- Donate goods. Drives can be general in nature, where all items are accepted, or specific to a community impact initiative, such as general sustainability, electronics, recycling, or textiles.
- Hire a Goodwill graduate. Goodwill’s mission is to provide free job training and employment services to people with disadvantages and disabilities. At Goodwill of Greater Washington, there are programs in unarmed security and protective services, hospitality, energy and utilities, and construction. An additional program in health care will be piloted later this year. The goal is to help program graduates become self-sufficient employees and assist employers to hire well-trained, work-ready employees.
EPIC
EPIC is a not-for-profit which supports and engages children with disabilities through adulthood with learning and job training initiatives and programs.
- Donate time. Businesses can give time and supplies for yard beautification projects at one or more of Epic’s 16 group homes in Prince George’s County Maryland.
- Donate expertise. Mentor adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on how to become more marketable to employers.
- Hire mentees. EPIC strives to guide individuals with developmental disabilities through their own personal set of outcomes that involve finding them employment, providing housing, and being active in their communities. Hire one or more of the people it supports and/or partner with EPIC to develop job training opportunities.
