Nonprofits

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 …