Monday, August 20, 2012
A study in 'The Chronicle of Philanthropy' ranks charitable giving by ZIP code.
When compared to countywide and statewide levels of giving, Rockville residents gave a smaller percentage of their incomes to charity, according to recent study by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The Chronicle published data on how much residents of every ZIP code in the United States donate to charity, based on 2008 IRS tax return information. Here’s data for the Rockville ZIP codes covered by the study: How Rockville Gives Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy A map of giving across the country is available at Philanthropy.com. In Maryland, people gave on average 5.7 percent of discretionary income, Patch reported. Montgomery County residents gave about 5.8 percent of their incomes to charity, a total of $954.2 million, according to …
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Community Ministries and Interfaith Works received boxes filled with personal items for clients.
Community Ministries of Rockville and Interfaith Works, also of Rockville, were two of three Montgomery County nonprofits to receive 280 boxes of supplies on Thursday to distribute to clients. The boxes were among more than 2,000 filled with personal and emergency preparedness as part of the United Way of the National Capital Area’s inaugural Shoebox Project. “There are so many people in need within Montgomery County," Nina Golding, director of development for Interfaith Works, said in a news release. "It is so important that there are organizations like the United Way that reach out and support those in need. Like the United Way, Interfaith Works is about neighbors helping neighbors and this is exactly what the Shoebox Project is about.” …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Rockville nonprofit seeks increased aid from the city for its housing initiative.
Community Ministries of Rockville will use four community impact grants recently awarded by the United Way of the National Capital Area to support its support of the city’s uninsured, low-income, elderly and Latino communities. United Way of the National Capital Area announced $277,498 in grants to 43 county nonprofit organizations on Feb. 28. The 53 grants will go to support United Way NCA focus areas of education, health and financial stability, according to a news release. The grants to Community Ministries totaled $18,916. They will go to support: “It is a big help to receive these contributions from the donors to the United Way campaign,” said Community Ministries executive director Agnes Saenz. “I want to thank the donors for helping…
Thursday, March 1, 2012
A nurse facilitated the donation of 102 beds through a nonprofit that helps the people of Cameroon.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
The Village at Rockville recently donated 102 Hill-Rom hospital beds to hospitals in Africa through the efforts of a nurse at the Safe Bridge of Help, a nonprofit providing health care and education programs to the people of Cameroon. The "gently used" bed were no longer needed by the retirement community, formerly known as the National Lutheran Home, which is undergoing a four-year renovation. TVAR opened a new rehabilitation wing in late January. Odette Fanga, a geriatric nursing assistant, suggested the donation, according to a TVAR news release. Fanga, a TVAR employee since 2004, is the wife of Samuel Fanga Ngahane, a project director for SBH and native of Cameroon. Fanga faciltated the donation, with the help of Nick Richardson, TVAR’…
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
IHOP offers free pancakes for donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
If you don’t have time for breakfast, consider breakfast for dinner on Tuesday. And when you think breakfast (or dinner), think pancakes. It’s the return of National Pancake Day. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. you can indulge in a short stack of pancakes from International House of Pancakes in return for a donation to the National Capital Area Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Last year, the IHOP at 775 Rockville Pike was named the top fundraiser in the Washington metropolitan area, raising $32,450 for LLS’s fight against leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and support of patients and their families. In all, stores in the national capital area raised $200,000 for LLS in 2011. This year’s goal is $275,000. IHOP’s national…
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Arts center has been a part of the community for nine years.
Each week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman. Mission: "BlackRock Center for the Arts inspires the community to explore, experience and engage in the arts by providing artistically excellent programs, creating the opportunity for lifelong participation in the arts," according to Germantown Arts Center's website. Contact information: Phone: 301-528-2260; Fax: 301-528-2266; Email: info@blackrockcenter.org; Address: 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, Md. 20874 Financials: BlackRock Center for the Arts reported about $1.2 million in revenue in 2010, according to the tax filing the organization filed that year. History: From the website: In…
Thursday, August 11, 2011
In 30 years, Montgomery Hospice has grown from seven patients to 1,900 patients.
Each week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman. Mission: "To gentle the journey through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion," according to Montgomery Hospice's website. Contact information: Phone: 301-921-4400; Fax: 301-921-4433; Email: Available here; Address: 1355 Piccard Drive Suite 100, Rockville MD 20850 Financials: Montgomery Hospice provided $13 million in patient services in 2009, according to that year's tax filing. History: According to the organization's website, Montgomery Hospice is the first independent, homecare/hospice organization licensed in Maryland. The organization started in the basement of a church in …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Fisher Houses support military families.
Each week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman. Mission: "The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs," according to Fisher House's website. Contact information: Phone: 301-294-8560; Fax: 301-294-8562; Email: info@fisherhouse.org; Address: 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, Maryland 20850 Financials: The organization reported more than…
Monday, June 27, 2011
Derwood-based nonprofit continues the work of its namesake, three years after his death.
The original version of this article has been corrected. An explanation of the corrections can be found at the bottom. Wednesday will mark three years since Erick Brown’s passing. The Derwood resident lived on this earth for 12 years. It was 12 years longer than doctors expected when he was born on March 1, 1996 without a spleen and with six different heart defects. The “miracle child” survived the early struggles and surgery and went on to live an incredibly full 12 years. Erick had a sharp mind and easily absorbed facts and details that most children ignored. Before the age of 5, he could name every president and state capital of the United States. In school, he won awards for his Christian character and for his outstanding academic …
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Rockville has a number of nonprofits to meet the needs of residents.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Nonprofit organizations provide a range of services that meet needs not met by traditional corporations. In Rockville, nonprofit and for-profit are partners. With the Rockville Rewards program, nonprofits sell cards offering discounts at city businesses. The $25 sale price of each card goes directly to the nonprofit for its operations. This week's Patch Picks highlights five nonprofits that are doing a great job in Rockville and are benefiting from the Rockville Rewards cards.
Brigitta Mullican
4:21 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Very interesting numbers. more ›