Local hairdresser gives back to community

Local hairdresser Heavenly Swift is giving back to her community through faith-based event Convoy of Hope in Temple Hills, Md.

Exelon Commits to Pepco Charities

Local philanthropies were initially concerned that management changes would affect Pepco’s commitment to non-profits. But Exelon has issued assurances that the company will remain committed to Pepco’s 2013 level of philanthropic giving.

Fundraising Finalists Earn Degrees of Praise From Kevin Bacon

Six philanthropic finalists earned degrees of praise from Kevin Bacon at UMCP’s “Do Good Challenge.”

Bacon Shares His ‘Six Degrees’ Philanthropy Model With UMD Students

Students at the University of Maryland got a chance to reduce their “Bacon number” on Wednesday as actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon met with them to talk charity.