As we come to the close of another challenging year on the economic front for many, local nonprofit groups throughout the area are struggling to make ends meet and address growing needs in the community.
These groups and the people they serve need our help more than ever.
Below is a listing of local helping organizations seeking donations of either money or items, or both. In this season of giving and Thanksgiving, please share your blessings, by giving to those less fortunate.
Anderson-Snyder Memorial Fund provides Military families and funds two scholarships to Hereford High School students in memory of Norman Anderson and Joshua Snyder. Both servicemen were members of Hereford High School's Class of 2002, who died in Iraq in 2005. http://www.anderson-snyder.info
Wish List: Monetary donations.
Baltimore North Cluster Food Bank at Pine Grove United Methodist Church provides: Food and emergency money to needy area families.
Wish List: Non-perishable food may be dropped off at food bank Mondays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to noon, or Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monetary donations sent to P.O. Box 211, Monkton MD 21111.
Caring for Kids of Kenya provides schooling for orphans and abused children in Kenya, as well as meals, clothing, shelter and medical care. http://www.caringforkidsofkenya.org
Wish list: Monetary donations.
For Our Troops(for service members with a connection to Hereford High School) provides gift packages to armed forces personnel with a connection to Hereford High School who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wish List: Make checks payable to Hereford High School and send to address above. Put "For Our Troops" in memo line.
Greater Jacksonville Optimist Club provides community service and encourages young people to excel. Meetings are first Wednesday of each month. http://www.jacksonvilleoptimists.org.
Wish List: New members as well as monetary donations.
Hereford Food Bank at Hereford United Methodist Church provides food and emergency money to needy families.
Wish List: Donations of non-perishable food. Food may be dropped off at food bank Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. Monetary donations sent to: P.O. Box 400, Monkton, MD 21111. Donation basket is located at Graul's Market in Hereford.
Hereford Optimist Club provides community service and encourages young people to excel. Meetings are third Tuesday of each month. http://www.herefordoptimistclub.org.
Wish List: New members and monetary donations.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland provides two meals a day during the week to individuals who are homebound. http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org.
Wish list: Volunteers and monetary donations.
My Neighbors Foundation provides school supplies and pays for student activities for those attending schools in the Hereford Zone.
http://www.myneighborsfoundation.org.
Wish List: Monetary donations.
Penn-Mar Human Services Inc. provides support services to individuals with disabilities or human service needs in northern Baltimore and southern York, Pa. counties. http://www.penn-mar.org
Wish list: Monetary donations.
Monetary donations can be made to the following.
Butler Volunteer Fire Co., 15019 Falls Road, Butler, MD 2102
Hereford Volunteer Ambulance Association, 901 Monkton Road, P.O. Box 262, Monkton MD 21111
Hereford Volunteer Fire Co., 510 Monkton Road, Monkton MD 21111
Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Co., 3500 Sweet Air Road, P.O. Box 471, Phoenix, MD 21131
Long Green Volunteer Fire Co., 4506 Long Green Road, P.O. Box 4009, Glen Arm, MD 21057
Maryland Line Volunteer Fire Co., 21631 York Road, P.O. Box 70, Maryland Line, MD 21105
40 West Assistance and Referral Center Inc. provides emergency food, counseling, and financial assistance with evictions, temporary shelter, utility turnoffs, prescriptions and transportation. 410-233-4357.
Wish List: Copy paper (white and assorted colors), HP printer cartridges No. 22 and/or No. 57, canned or boxed non-perishable foods for food pantry, clean, unused or new baby, infant or toddler clothes, assorted diapers, bath soap bars, dish washing detergent and laundry detergent.
Baltimore Child Abuse Center mission is to provide all reported victims of child sexual abuse in Baltimore, and their non-offending caretakers, with comprehensive interviews, medical treatment, referrals, and crisis counseling services with the goal of preventing future child sexual abuse. 410-396-6147 or http://www.bcaci.org.
Wish List: Monetary donations. Also, crayons, colored pencils, markers, coloring books, construction paper, glue sticks, child-friendly scissors, stickers.
Baltimore County Department of Social Services Volunteer Office provides assistance to clients through on-going programs and yearly projects. 410-853-3021 or dward3@dhr.state.md.us.
Wish List: New toys/ gifts, baskets of food (nonperishables), gloves, mittens, scarves, hats and undies (all sizes) and monetary donations. Also inquire about sponsoring a family.
