During the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency first responders’ efforts have increased in both necessity and danger. Emergency medical services workers are some of the most vulnerable front-line workers, but they have gone almost unnoticed in reporting about front-line workers during the pandemic.
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Maryland tech company pays employees to volunteer
Skyline Technology Solutions, based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, was given a Governor’s Service Award in October — but according to employees, the tech company has been a volunteering powerhouse for 14 years.
Thousands of pounds of food collected in annual statewide food drive for Hunger Action Month
The Maryland Department of Transportation completed Operation Orange as part of September’s Hunger Action Month. Trucks of donated food were transported to the Maryland Food Bank and sorted for redistribution to those in need.
Marylanders collect donations to help Puerto Rico
ROCKVILLE, Maryland — Organizing aid collections is one way that many Puerto Ricans on the mainland have begun to shake off the “impotencia,” or powerlessness, they feel since Hurricane Maria slammed into their home island almost two weeks ago. [PHOTOS:…
MD Civil Air Patrol sends relief in wake of Hurricane Matthew
Fort Meade, Md– Members of Maryland Wing Group II travel to South Carolina to volunteer in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
Food and Friends Gives a Helping Hand to Ailing People in Need
This Thanksgiving Day, the employees will be preparing a total of 7,860 pounds of turkey, 1,050 pounds of roasted potatoes, 975 pounds of cornbread stuffing and 5,240 dinner rolls to their clients living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses, free of charge.
All-Volunteer Fire Station Calls for Help
Branchville Volunteer Fire Company is proud of its status as 100 percent volunteer, but that distinction is not without its drawbacks and its calling out for more help.