by Mickey Gomez on January 17, 2010
Helping the People of Haiti: Make your response count
As we continue to see images and hear reports from Haiti in the wake of the devastating magnitude 7 earthquake that hit the island nation on January 12, we are moved by compassion to respond.
We want to collect things that we believe would be useful and send [...]
by Mickey Gomez on January 13, 2010
Helping Haiti
Effective ways to give in times of disaster
As we wait to learn more about the situation in Haiti, which was hit yesterday by a magnitude 7 earthquake, disaster response organizations are mobilizing from across the US and around the globe.
We’ve been getting updates all day from National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) members, [...]
by Katelyn Ryan on December 21, 2009
This week I had the opportunity to deliver hand made blankets made by Project Linus “blanketeers” to the Kennedy-Krieger Hospital, in Baltimore. When I was helping to put together the VCSHC Holiday Guide to Giving I was particularly interested in their mission, which is,
“…to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children [...]
by Katelyn Ryan on December 11, 2009
Leave Your Mark
Never underestimate the impact that a child can have on their community or world around them. I declare this the lesson of the day after reading about our very own Jacob Krause (Clarksville, MD), who with the help of his parents organized a Basketball Free Throw Tournament and Silent Auction to benefit [...]
by Mickey Gomez on November 11, 2009
A chill is in the air and the seasons are changing, which can only mean that the holidays are fast approaching! We at the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County invite you to join in and celebrate the Season of Giving with three heartwarming projects!
The Angel Tree, sponsored through the Salvation Army, will be set [...]