Charity, Comedy, Cats: CatVideoFest Comes to Silver Spring
It seems like the internet and cat videos go together like milk and cookies. And there’s someone whose real, full-time job is watching thousands of them to curate the annual,… Read More
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Clarksburg High School Students Donate Computer Lab to Charity
Clarksburg High School students donated a new computer lab to the Emmaus Charity Foundation at the school’s media center Thursday. The donation comprised of six computers, fully equipped with monitors,… Read More
Maryland Ranks 6th Most Charitable State
Maryland continues to stand out for its generosity, ranking sixth among the most charitable U.S. states in WalletHub’s latest report. The personal-finance site evaluated 17 metrics, such as income donated… Read More
Toys for Tots in Danger of Being Canceled This Year
The Montgomery County chapter of Toys for Tots may have to cancel this year’s toy drive. According to Elizabeth Scott, the Montgomery County coordinator for the program, the storage facility… Read More
Annual Charity Polo and Jazz Event to Benefit Black Mental Health Alliance
The 6th Annual Celebrity Charity Polo and Jazz Event presented by Grandiosity Events will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Congressional Polo Club in Poolesville. A portion of the… Read More
Residents Participate in Kindness Day in Memory of Tommy Raskin
During a memorial service for Tommy Raskin, who died of suicide on Dec. 31, 2020, family members announced they were setting aside a Kindness Day in his memory. Sunday would… Read More
Blog: GGCC and TennisPlex Give Back to the Community
$1500 were raised through tennis lessons for the Upcounty Consolidation Hub at BlackRock Center for the Arts. The Montgomery TennisPlex and its coaches along with the support from the Gaithersburg-Germantown… Read More
Jersey Mike’s Donates All Sales on March 31 to Charities
Jersey Mike’s is donating all sales on March 31 to local charities as part of their 11th Annual Day of Giving. The company expects to approach nearly $8 million in… Read More
Cupid’s Undie Run Forced to Change… But Just Barely
A Valentine’s Day tradition, where thousands of people shed their pants and run for a good cause, will now be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cupid’s Undie Run, which… Read More
County Advises Residents to Beware of Charity Scammers During Holidays
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) advises residents that are donating to charities this holiday season to make sure they are giving to a reputable and registered organization.… Read More
Maryland Named Third Most Charitable State in U.S.
Despite the many hardships and challenges that 2020 has brought, the state of Maryland has risen above to be one of the most giving states in the U.S. According to… Read More
When Donating to Dorian Victims, Be Wary of Scams
At least 20 people were killed in the northern Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian. Earlier this week, winds gusted to 220 mph, and Grand Bahama Island was in the eyewall of… Read More