Maryland Foundations: Funding and Tips!
Charitable Trust Staff attended a recent webinar focused on Foundation grants and other non-government related forms of funding for nonprofits. Here is what we learned, so you can take action! Nonprofit organizations nationwide rely heavily on government grants at the federal, state, and/or local level to operate. In Maryland, 69% of nonprofits would be in […]
Nonprofit Spotlight: Cornerstone Southern Maryland
Cornerstone Montgomery, a behavioral health nonprofit with more than 50 years of experience, has expanded its reach into Charles County and the surrounding region through its new regional branch, Cornerstone Southern Maryland. This expansion followed a 2023 merger with Southern Maryland Community Network, bringing more streamlined and accessible services to our area. Operating primarily out […]
Nonprofit Spotlight: Angel’s Watch Shelter
Across Southern Maryland, many have heard of Angel’s Watch Shelter, but may not know the life changing impact they have in our community. Charitable Trust Staff sat down with Kathleen Ruben, Angel’s Watch Program Manager, to learn more about this vital resource. Angel’s Watch, operating within the umbrella of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, is […]
PIVOT Family Resource Center: Vital New Services Coming to Charles County
Liberty International Ministries, located in Waldorf, is launching vital new services for Charles County women and families in 2026. Charitable Trust Staff caught up with their leaders last month to get all the details. The ministry, which opened its doors in 2018, is excited to launch their new role as a broader community provider in […]
Charlene’s Circle of Support Expands Programs for Local Kinship Caregivers
Founded in 2023, Charlene’s Circle of Support was created by a pair of sisters to fulfill a mission close to their hearts- helping caregivers who are raising a relative’s children. Chanay Banks’ and Juanita Banks-Whittington’s childhoods were shaped by “Kinship Care,” a term for caregivers raising a relative or close family friend’s child(ren), often due […]
Poiema Movement Opens New Home for Women and Children
A heartfelt congratulations is due to our nonprofit friends at Poiema Movement on their new venture! An official Ribbon Cutting was held on November 19th to celebrate the completion of the “El Roi” House, which will house women and children trauma survivors as they work their way through Poiema’s 12-18 month program. Beyond safe and […]
Charitable Trust visits the H.E.R.E Center in Waldorf
This Fall, Charitable Trust staff visited the Hope Esperanza Restoration Empowerment Center (H.E.R.E Center) located in Waldorf. The H.E.R.E. Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering those from all walks of life who have experienced trauma. Through their mental health and wellness services, they aim to restore broken bonds and bridge gaps within our […]
Jamaur Law Foundation Seeks to Improve Financial Literacy Across Communities
Jamaur Law, a teacher with a background in marketing and finance, stumbled across a need in his own community when he realized his high school students lacked even a basic understanding of how to manage finances. This led him to create the Jamaur Law Foundation in 2018, a nonprofit with a goal to fill the […]
CommUNITY Spotlight on Melwood: Their Seed to Table Program and a whole lot more!
Charitable Trust Staff recently met up with Sarah Boynton, Director of Corporate Philanthropy at Melwood, to learn more about their Seed to Table Program among other great happenings at their Recreation Center campus in Nanjemoy. Melwood was first established in 1963 and acquired their current 108-acre location in Charles County in the 1970’s. In 1998, […]
Accessibility Bridge Down Syndrome Swim Clinic Breaks Barriers
Charles County Charitable Trust staff had the privilege of witnessing the Accessibility Bridge Corporation in action this August as they broke down barriers to inclusion during 3-day Down Syndrome Swim Clinic. The clinic focused on essential water safety skills such as floating, treading water, and reaching the pool’s edge to prevent drowning. Participants also enjoy […]