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jdd21218 t1_iy8nejn wrote

Moveable Feast serves almost half a million meals per year to people in need across Maryland.

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Pompster t1_iy96r90 wrote

The Book Thing is an awesome nonprofit that does completely free opem book giveaways to the community once a month.

https://bookthing.org/

I've seen so many teachers stock their shelves there and kids get excited about reading by picking whatever they wanted.

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MaterialMilk t1_iy8q49m wrote

Foster the Family Baltimore brings meals and all supplies needed for a child to the foster family when a child enters foster care, and runs support groups for foster parents.

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beachie841 OP t1_iya49im wrote

I wish I had enough money to donate to all of these organizations. I hope this also gives a signal boost to other Redditors who are looking to donate money today.

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captain_smonch t1_iy9je79 wrote

I'll throw in the Baltimore Community ToolBank! They help hundreds of nonprofits a year by loaning out tools at a tiny tiny price and do some capacity building and other sustainability work as well.

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sllewgh t1_iy9txfb wrote

Instead of Healthcare for the Homeless, donate to Housing our Neighbors. They're a homeless led group organizing to end homelessness. They led the way to homeless folks being housed in vacant hotels during the pandemic instead of death trap shelters that had inhumane conditions even before the pandemic.

Healthcare for the Homeless does not share this mission- they treat the symptoms of homelessness, not the cause. Not saying that's not important, but its not the solution, either. This thread is full of recommendations for groups that work to make the poor more comfortable, but don't address the causes of poverty. Charity is not enough.

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beachie841 OP t1_iya3z95 wrote

Thanks for this information. I will admit that I am not well informed on many of these matters.

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sllewgh t1_iya4w4h wrote

You're welcome! I want to stress that neither charity nor Healthcare for the Homeless is "bad", and HCH is an essential service. It's the first place I would send someone who's homeless or about to be, it's a good point of entry and a gateway to other services. But... as I said, charity is not enough, and if you want to give, it would be great to also give towards really ending the problem.

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mcllcm00 t1_iya0ttn wrote

The Pratt Library! In addition to the normal library stuff, they provide legal and social worker services as well as lend sewing machines/computers/all sorts of things. Plus lots of great programming for kids.

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lyss9876 t1_iyat6og wrote

Baltimore Hunger Project https://www.baltimorehungerproject.org/

Their focus is feeding kids on weekends, when they can't get a meal at school, but they also collect new coats and winter gear for kids they serve.

Great question :) Happy Thanksgiving

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DreSledge t1_iya69mq wrote

No particular order:

Baltimore Abortion Fund Station North Tool Library Baltimore Safe Haven Franciscan Center

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Ok_Communication_292 t1_iyb7a4s wrote

WomenHeart WomenHeart’s mission is to improve the lives of women with or at risk for heart disease, while fighting for equity in heart health.

 

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theregoesthevillage t1_iybkp7b wrote

Run by a local Southwest Pilot.

Empowerment Through Aviation

Empowerment Through Aviation (ETA) honors the memory of former Navy pilot, Brigitte Jacobson by supporting young women from Baltimore City public schools as they pursue careers in aviation. Our programs inspire young women to pursue their dreams, prepare young women of color for flying careers, and help to diversify the ranks of licensed pilots.

Organization Website

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KasniaTheDark t1_iy9qfq0 wrote

I’m local. But Extra-Ordinary birthdays is pretty cool.

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jakfye414 t1_iyb0w1l wrote

There should be several organizations organizing Christmas presents for local needy families. I am not sure which ones but maybe someone can chime in?

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Obasan123 t1_iyb7ehf wrote

Toys for Tots is one I've donated to. They don't have much overhead--the donations go to the recipients.

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