The Hiding Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential facility in Towson, MD, dedicated to supporting young women facing crisis pregnancies and domestic violence. Since 1985, it has empowered thousands of women, welcomed over 1,400 babies, and made a lasting impact on the community. Through its Buds to Roses Program, residents journey through three transformative phases: building self-worth and domestic skills in the first trimester, exploring education and career paths in the second, and securing employment and housing in the third. Graduates are celebrated with a special ceremony, receiving a certificate and a “Buds to Roses” necklace to honor their achievements. Give to The Hiding Place
A Can-Can Make A Difference is a powerful coalition committed to fighting hunger and poverty across Baltimore City and the State of Maryland. Since declaring a “war on hunger” in 1992, the organization has distributed over 40 million pounds of food and currently partners with more than 130 agencies—including shelters, soup kitchens, and pantries—to serve the diverse needs of the community. With the help of hundreds of dedicated volunteers, A Can-Can Make A Difference operates like a focused army, reaching over 110,000 people each month. In partnership with organizations like the Children’s Hunger Fund, Operation Compassion, and Gifts in Kind, they also distribute clothing and toys, bringing hope and relief to thousands. In 2024 alone, more than 1,000,000 pounds of food were provided free of charge to those in need. Give to CCMAD
Adopt-A-Block (AAB) is a collaborative initiative uniting local churches, city government, law enforcement, community services, and businesses to restore inner cities one block at a time. By “adopting” city blocks and their residents, AAB provides essential services such as food, clothing, job placement, housing improvements, education, drug counseling, and youth programs, all while offering personal care and spiritual support through local churches. AAB believes that true, lasting restoration must address the whole person—body, soul, and spirit—and asserts that the church, empowered by the full Gospel, plays a vital role in this transformation. Their strategy involves systematically restoring city blocks through partnerships, beginning with one area and expanding until entire neighborhoods are renewed, creating unified communities filled with hope and purpose. Give to AAB
Nehemiah House ministries is a Christian, faith-based reentry program dedicated to helping men break the cycle of recidivism and achieve lasting change. Since 1991, the program has supported thousands of men, including veterans, through temporary housing, meals, job training, and employment opportunities. It partners with Lee Robbins, founder of Vital Signs and Tackle The Shackles, whose programs are used in prisons across Georgia. Men in the program, who must meet specific criteria for eligibility, are required to work off-site during the day and are equipped with educational assistance and job skills to successfully reintegrate into society, rebuild family relationships, and avoid reoffending. Give to support the Nehemiah House Re-Entry Program