For Families Displaced by Chesapeake Beach Fire The Calvert County community is responding with an outpouring of support for families displaced by a multi-unit townhome fire in Chesapeake Beach Wednesday, April 3. Below are details on items needed and the agencies involved in coordinating donation efforts. Non-Monetary Donations: Water, shelf stable food, personal care items, […]
Fastop’s “Got To Give” Program Extends Financial Support
To the American Cancer Society Customer donations were gathered and doubled by The Gott Company, Fastop parent company, to expand support. The Gott Company’s “Got To Give” program continues to provide funds for local organizations dedicated to strengthening the surrounding community. Recently, the company presented the American Cancer Society’s Senior Community Development Manager, Nancy Miller, […]
SMECO’s Members Helping Members Program
Contributions for SMECO’s Members Helping Members Program Exceeds $100,000 a Year Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) introduced the Members Helping Members program in December 2010 and as of January 2019, more than 2,300 SMECO members contribute to the program, raising more than $100,000 a year to help their neighbors who are struggling to pay their […]
Humane Society of Calvert County Says Thank You!
Thank you to all who generously contributed in so many ways during our 25 days of giving campaign! There is still time to donate for year-end giving or to purchase our 2019 Cutest Dog Calendar. See below for details! Purchase a 2019 Cutest dog calendar Just $15 and 100% of proceeds benefit HSCC Available today […]
SMECO Employees Raise $55,650 for Hospice
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees held two fund-raising events and recently donated $55,650 to the hospice organizations in Southern Maryland. SMECO employees raised the money through the SMECO 75 Bike Ride held in June and the SMECO Annual Charity Golf Outing in October. The events are supported by a group of employee volunteers, vendors, […]
How Can You Help the Humane Society of Calvert?
Clearing out your attic, garage or estate? Consider clearing out and donating at the same time! Why not bring your donatable items to Bunting Online Auctions in Dunkirk? They will auction off your items and proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Calvert County! Items such as furniture, glassware, antiques, artwork, Collectibles, vintage coins, […]
Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to the ARC
If you haven’t yet made your end of year tax-deductible contribution to The Arc Southern Maryland, it’s not too late! Make your donation today. With the program funding cuts we’ve experienced this year, your donation is critical to continue the recreational activities – yoga, crafts, music, and more – that are so loved by […]
Adult Day Care Centers Receive Surprise Donations
The Calvert County Department of Community Resources announces that the Calvert Family Advocates Board of Directors recently turned two holiday visits into surprise check presentations for Friendly Health Services, Inc. and Adult Day Care of Calvert County. Because of the generosity of an anonymous local business, Calvert Family Advocates was able to donate more than […]
Letter from Calvert Nature Society
Calvert Nature Society has much for which we are thankful in 2016. Our recent purchase of Keim Forest on Sixes Road doubles the protected land around Battle Creek Cypress Swamp. The Nature Society engages the community to preserve our natural resources in Calvert County, the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay. Our members, volunteers, and […]
Honor Calvert County Hero Harriet Elizabeth Brown
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am writing to invite you to honor Calvert County civil rights hero, Harriet Elizabeth Brown, by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Fund. In 1937, with the NAACP’s Thurgood Marshall at her side, Ms. Brown successfully challenged unequal pay for African-American teachers. Calvert County settled the […]