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Plans, develops, and monitors family-oriented, community-based programs in collaboration with community partners.Community Action/Social Advocacy Groups

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Agencies/Organizations as Recipients
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Offers training and education to organizations that help prevent suicide.Suicide Prevention Education and Training

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Agencies/Organizations as Recipients
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Suicide Counseling
Provides information and referral services concerning health, education, and economic opportunitiesInformation and Referral
Hosts the Toys for Tots program for Washington County children.Holiday AssistanceMore information: Requires online registration

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Provides volunteer opportunities in clerical work, fund raising, and special projects.Volunteer OpportunitiesMore information:The chaplaincy program provides counseling and spiritual care
Provides information on registered charities in the state. Charitable Organizations InformationMore information: Includes details on the purpose of a charity and how funds are used

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Volunteer Opportunities
Offers a range of assistance programs for individuals and families in need.Financial Assistance More information: Helps with rent, utilities, gas vouchers, prescriptions, medical bills, food, and supportive services Provides case management, job search assistance, and referrals to community resources Holiday assistance available for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Operates a thrift shop that sells clothing and household goods; accepts donations Tue, Wed, and Fri Accepts donations of food cards, money, clothing, food, household goods, and unwrapped toys

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Christmas Baskets
Job Readiness
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Easter Baskets
Transportation Expense Assistance
Thanksgiving Baskets
Prescription Expense Assistance
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Thrift Shops
Electric Service Payment Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Fundraises and sells used books to support local libraries and library services.Library SupportMore information: Includes membership drives and memorial gifts80% of every dollar collected goes directly back into the library system Accepts donations of books, CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, video games, comics, and magazines Bookstores are open to receive donations and sell items 7 days a week

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Volunteer Opportunities
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Library Services
Sponsors an annual Walk-A-Thon and other activities to raise funds for diabetes research.Fundraising and Resource Development Support

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Adolescents
Volunteer Opportunities
Diabetes
Offers research and analysis of state budget and tax priorities, community outreach and grassroots mobilization, and advocacy training.Public Policy and AdvocacyMore information: Maintains an online policy action center that connects residents to legislators and provides alerts
Helps minority students access higher education and career opportunities.Education and TrainingMore information: Provides direct assistance to under-resourced students Hosts events to raise funds and awareness of their work

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Volunteer Opportunities
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Provides financial support to non-profit organizations that support health and human services.Non-Profit FundingMore information: Conducts a yearly fundraising campaign and distributes funds based on community needs Offers technical assistance to member agencies Maintains a list of funded programs on the website
Conducts a yearly fund-raising campaign for health and human services agencies.Fundraising and DonationsMore information: Donations can be made through payroll deduction, individual pledge, or online Non-monetary donations may be referred out to agencies in need

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Volunteer Opportunities
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Provides financial assistance to individuals who need help paying for their insurance premiums and/or co-pay obligation.Financial Assistance for Medical Expenses

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Medical Care Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Lymphoma
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Volunteer Opportunities
Leukemia
Awards general operating grants to organizations that focus on the humanities.Grants for Humanities OrganizationsMore information: Partners can apply for support for the One Maryland One Book program

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Volunteer Opportunities
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Agencies/Organizations as Recipients
Helps identify community needs, create services, and assess county programs for children, youth, and families.Community Planning and Development

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Agencies/Organizations as Recipients
Offers federal funds for service initiatives related to sexual violence and domestic abuse. Advocacy and Legal ServicesMore information: Funds are distributed to police, prosecutors, prevention programs, and other service initiatives Maintains a website with related information and access to publications Does not provide services directly to the public

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Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Crime Victim Support
Advocacy
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Raises money for other agencies who help people in need.Nonprofit Funding

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Volunteer Opportunities
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Coordinates and facilitates collaboration around children and family services.Information and ReferralMore information: Brings together local agencies, providers, clients, families, and community representatives Empowers stakeholders to address community needs, set priorities, and identify resources Works to increase local authority to plan, implement, and monitor services

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Agencies/Organizations as Recipients
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Specialized Information and Referral
Families With Children
Operates a helpline staffed by healthcare professionals that provides information on blood cancers and diseases. Information and ReferralMore information: Provides brochures on terminology, diagnosis, treatments, research, coping with illness, and patient service programs

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Leukemia
Specialized Information and Referral
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides a Standards for Excellence code of conduct and accreditation process for nonprofit organizations.Nonprofit Management

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Advocacy
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Small Business Development
Offers educational programs and activities focused on reading and history.Education and Enrichment ProgramsMore information: Includes a reading and discussion program, a historical project competition, and annual author tours Works to bring museum exhibitions to the community

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Volunteer Opportunities
Arts and Culture
Agencies/Organizations as Recipients
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Assists in identifying local human service needs, raises funds, and invests resources for a variety of community-based issuesCommunity Planning and CoordinationMore information: Serves as volunteer connector for the county and maintains an online listing of available opportunities

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Volunteer Opportunities
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Recruits people and organizations to give, advocate, and volunteer in the areas of education, income, and health.Community Engagement, VolunteerismMore information: Matches volunteers with projects based on skills and interests Conducts an annual school supply drive Provides a 6-week summer youth volunteer program at non-profit agencies Offers poverty simulation that educates participants on the realities of life with a shortage of money

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Volunteer Opportunities
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Children
Collects and distributes new, unwrapped Christmas toys to families with children.Holiday AssistanceMore information: Registration starts in October and is available online Donations of unwrapped toys are accepted at most stores within Garrett County

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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations