Nonprofits

  Whether it’s the warm spirit of giving associated with the holiday season or the fact that it’s the end of the year—an advantageous time of the year to give, according to IRS guidelines—’tis the season for charitable giving. “This time of year, about 60% of my calls, client meetings …

  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 28 to donate items for the toy drive. The traditional sale of more than 500 trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses decorated by local …

  Reach for the Stars is holding a domestic violence awareness walk at the Under Armour Performance Center on Friday, Oct. 29. Organized by co-founders Ashley Rivera and Lauren Williams—two survivors of domestic violence—it’s an effort to support unity among residents, business owners, and law enforcement officials while normalizing conversations …

  With more than two decades of service to the event management industry, Sandy Pagnotti Mayhew took a leap of faith when she joined the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland (RMHC) as its CEO in 2013. Over the last eight years, she has dedicated her time and her organization’s …

  The Red Devils has long been committed to improving the quality of life of breast cancer patients through affordable treatment and support services. Now the Baltimore-based nonprofit is encouraging everyone to go for a better quality of life—aka “The Good Life”—in an inaugural online fundraiser running from Friday, Oct. …

With sculptures of primates made up of dozens of different shades of green, and hand-embroidered collages that tell a Holocaust survivor’s story, the American Visionary Art Museum has a reputation for finding and displaying unique works of art. Now, the museum is getting ready to bid farewell to its founder …

When Lea Marie Faraone was born in 1990, her parents rejoiced for their healthy, happy baby, who grew into a high-spirited toddler. But at age 3, Lea started to show distress around eating. Her mom and dad, Laura O’Donnell Faraone and Henry Faraone, took her to the doctor and expected …

Four months later, it’s still hard for Holly and John Hoey to find the words. The fact that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifted $4 billion to nearly 400 organizations, including six in the Baltimore region, is incredible enough. But the fact that the short list included the two Baltimore-area nonprofits they …

Whether you have a pet of your own or you love furry friends, you can help homeless animals through the Maryland SPCA’s Virtual Festival for the Animals. The walkathon fundraiser runs from now until April 17 and culminates in a weeklong festival. Participants can join a team or create their …

In 2010, a series of animal abuse cases inundated Baltimore. A gang of kids beat a puppy to death in a public park, two 13-year-olds placed a mother cat under a box and set it on fire. Two teenagers tortured a dog by lighting the animal on fire. In each …