Charitable Trust Receives Generous Donation from B.K. Miller Meats & Liquors’ Annual Auction Event
In February, B.K. Miller Meats and Liquors hosted their 4th Annual Charity Bourbon Auction with proceeds designated for three local charities chosen by the company. The Charitable Trust extends its heartfelt thanks to Delegate C.T. Wilson for his instrumental role in recommending the Trust as a recipient organization for this highly successful fundraiser. With the […]
Charitable Trust Congratulates Charles County Public Library Foundation
Charitable Trust staff extends their congratulations to Charles County’s newest 501(c)3 nonprofit, Charles County Public Library Foundation! CCPL Foundation has been working for years in support of the local library system to increase revenue and community resources available from the library. Obtaining official IRS 501(c)3 exemption is an important step in continuing their work and […]
New Community Fridge & Freezer Opens at LifeStream Church in Waldorf
Charitable Trust Staff was honored to recently attend a Grand Opening celebration for the new Community Fridge and Freezer program now open at LifeStream Church of the Nazarene in Waldorf. This is only the 2nd community fridge site in Charles County, the other located in La Plata. Food insecurity continues to be a prominent issue […]
Upward Thrive Academy Seeks Community Assistance for Vital Programs
Upward Thrive Academy, a local nonprofit organization, has been serving Charles County with food necessities and valuable life skills for youth since 2012. Charles County Public Schools count on many nonprofits like Upward Thrive Academy to fulfill weekend meal and snack bags for its now 10 community schools every week. Upward Thrive assists with 3 […]
Hospice of Charles Country: Supporting Patients, their Families, and the Community
Charitable Trust Staff visited Hospice of Charles County in Waldorf to view recent renovations and learn about their services. Hospice provides medical care usually focused on enhancing quality of life rather than curative treatments, by emphasizing pain management, emotional support, and spiritual care. This holistic approach allows patients to spend their remaining time in a […]
Providing Free Stuff With Dignity: New Hope Community Outreach Services Launches New Program
On a sunny October Sunday, a large group of community members gathered outside New Hope Community Outreach Services to participate in a ribbon-cutting for their new program to address food insecurity. New Hope COS has offered fantastic community-based services since their inception by Pastor Dr. Aaron Jones in 2011, but this event marks the start […]
Center for Abused Persons Provides Vital Assistance to Charles County’s Survivors From New Location
Charitable Trust Staff and Board members recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate The Center for Abused Persons’ new location in White Plains. The Center for Abused Persons (CAP) provides support and services to individuals who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault in our local community. They offer a range of resources, including […]
Charitable Trust Launches Microgrant Program to Empower Small Nonprofits in Charles County
The Charitable Trust is thrilled to announce $62,830 in grant funding has been awarded to 13 small nonprofits in Charles County through its first “Microgrant” round. This new grant program was born out of a desire to support Charles County’s smaller and newer nonprofits who are doing great work for our communities, but may still […]
Charitable Trust visits Good Fight of Faith Evangelist Ministries
The Charitable Trust continues to visit food pantries in Charles County to raise awareness, as we know food insecurity is an ongoing issue for many residents. The more we can shed light on who is here to help, the more we can connect struggling families to needed resources. Most recently, Charitable Trust Staff had the […]
Charles County Charitable Trust Grants Funding to Poiema Movement for New Women and Children’s Home
The Charles County Charitable Trust is excited to announce a transitional housing grant of $743,858 has been awarded to Poiema Movement Inc, a local program that shelters and rehabilitates trauma survivors. Poiema Movement provides transitional housing for women seeking a fresh start following homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, or other traumatic life events. With this […]