Saturday, December 31, 2011
A weeklong look at nonprofits that serve our community
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
This week, Gaithersburg Patch highlighted a number of local charities. These nonprofits play a vital role in our community, and we hope you can find time and energy to support them. Our local project was part of a larger one that shone a spotlight on public-minded agencies that serve us in the metropolitan Washington area. Do you know of any other nonprofits that deserve special attention? Let us know. You can email me or leave a note in the comments. Here's a recap of what we published in Gaithersburg as well as around the region: Gaithersburg: Manna Food Center Fisher House Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County Upper Montgomery Assistance Network Jewish Federation of Greater Washington …
Friday, December 30, 2011
According to its website, the Federation serves 110,000 Jewish households and 270,000 people throughout the metro region.
Every day this 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 or Lauren Sausser. Mission: The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's mission is three-part: Contact Information: Phone: (301) 230-7200; Email: info@shalomdc.org; Address: 6101 Montrose Road, Rockville; Website: www.shalomdc.org Financials: The fiscal 2012-2012 budget is approximately $7 million. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is part of a network of Jewish Federations around the country. The parent organization, The Jewish Federations of North America, reported approximately $41.8 million in expenses on a 2009 income tax 990 form. About $22.9 million of that sum was …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
If you enjoy pets, there are several volunteer openings at the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County.
Every day this 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 or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "To enhance the lives of Montgomery County, Maryland residents and animals through programs directed at education, adoption, animal shelter, and low cost spay/neuter." Contact Information: Phone: (301) 740-2511; Email: info@awlmc.org; Address: 12 Park Ave., Gaithersburg; Website: www.awlmc.org Financials: The annual revenue for 2011 is approximately $130,000. History: The Animal Welfare League was founded in September 2005. How you can help: The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County lists its open volunteer positions on the website. Openings include …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Habitat for Humanity has helped build, rehabilitate and weatherize 93 homes in Montgomery County.
Every day this 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 or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "HFH-MC transforms lives by building simple, decent homes for families in need and uniting everyone around the cause of affordable housing." Contact Information: Phone: (301) 990-0014; Fax: (301) 990-7536; Address: 9110 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg; Website: www.habitat-mc.org Financials: HFH-MC's annual operating budget is $2.9 million. History: According to its website, "Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County (HFH-MC) was established as a private, ecumenical Christian, nonprofit organization in 1982 by a small group of dedicated volunteers looking to …
Monday, December 26, 2011
Manna Food Center distributes more than 3 million pounds of food every year.
Every day this 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 or Lauren Sausser. Mission: Manna Food Center strives to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County through food distribution, education and advocacy. Contact Information: Phone: (301) 424-1130; Fax: (301) 294-7968; Address: 9311 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg; Website: www.mannafood.org Financials: During the 2010-2011 fiscal year, Manna Food Center's total expenses were $6.7 million. The organization's audit report and tax filings are available online. History: Manna Food Center was founded in 1983 and, since then, has distributed more than 36 million pounds of food. It is Montgomery County'…
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…
Jim Coyle
10:02 am on Friday, December 30, 2011
The Federation's commitment and service to both the Jewish and non-Jewish community has been unparalled in the area. Thanks for your years of service. more ›