Charitable Trust Awards 2nd Annual Microgrants to Small Nonprofits in Charles County
The Charitable Trust is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2nd annual Microgrant Program! This year, $33,575 in grant funding has been awarded to 9 small nonprofits in Charles County. This grant program was born out of a desire to support Charles County’s smaller and newer nonprofits who are doing great work in our […]
Lions Camp Merrick: A Waterfront Treasure in Charles County
Charitable Trust Staff recently visited Lions Camp Merrick in Nanjemoy to tour the property and learn about the many programs offered at one of Charles County’s longest running nonprofit organizations. Established as a camp for boys in the 1930’s by the Merrick family, the property later became a camp for deaf children. In the 1970’s, […]
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 […]
Suspension Of Federal Giving Campaign Raises Concerns For Local Nonprofits
LA PLATA, Md. — The Charles County Charitable Trust is providing guidance to area nonprofits on potential funding shortfalls following the federal government’s decision to suspend the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), a workplace giving program that has generated billions of dollars for charitable organizations since the 1960s. In a Facebook announcement posted Sept. 4, Charitable Trust Executive Director Christie Burnett told community […]
College of Southern Maryland Hosts Inaugural Early College Boot Camp
In August 2025, Charitable Trust’s staff and board members visited the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) during its inaugural Early College Summer Boot Camp, a weeklong initiative designed to prepare incoming students for college success. Held on CSM’s La Plata Campus, the program offers students immersive, hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experiences with […]
Navigating the Uncertainty of Federal Funding for Nonprofits
In July, Charitable Trust Staff attended a webinar from Maryland Nonprofits designed to assist nonprofits in navigating the existing and upcoming changes from the Trump Administration and what they may mean for federal nonprofit funding. The webinar was hosted by subject expert, Rachel Werner, of MyFed Trainer and CEO of her consulting firm, RBW Strategy, […]
US Bomb Tech Association Opening Adds to Indian Head Revitalization
May 22, 2025 was an exciting day for the town of Indian Head as the United States Bomb Tech Association celebrated the completion of its new location with an impressive Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The multi-use building has been in progress since 2022 when it was acquired by USBTA to relocate their headquarter operations from Colorado […]
Career Bridges Program Celebrates Success of First Graduating Class
Charitable Trust Staff were honored to attend the first graduation ceremony for Spring Dell Center’s new Career Bridges Program. The Career Bridges Program is an internship initiative that empowers adults with disabilities through an intensive 9 months of hands-on work experience, personalized support, and the tools they need to succeed in the workplace. Career Bridges […]
Help and Healing for Crime Victims in Southern Maryland
If you or a family member are the victim of a crime in Maryland, there is local resource that can help. Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center (MCVRC) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting crime victims and their families. MCVRC’s mission is to ensure that victims receive justice and are treated with dignity and […]