It has certainly been a tough week to live in Baltimore, but our city is stronger than its recent tragedies. If you would like to help, but aren't sure how to do so, here are some volunteer opportunities and other ways you can contribute to the city's cleanup and recovery.
311: If you would like to volunteer with cleanup around Baltimore, dial 311. A new category will direct you to volunteer opportunities.
Baltimore Food Bank: All donations made this week will go directly to aiding victims of the rioting.
Maryland Unites: This site was created by the Governor's office to assist those businesses and residences who were affected by the recent rioting. On the site, you both report an incident or donate to nonprofit organizations, including the Salvation Army, United Way, Associated Black Charities and the American Red Cross. You may also fill out a volunteer form.
Southern Baptist Community Church: The church was damaged during the rioting and is accepting donations for repairs on its website.
Support Baltimore: This website was established to help local businesses damaged in the rioting through the purchase of Baltimore-themed support stickers.
The Fund for Rebuilding Baltimore: Donations are being accepted by the fund, created by the Baltimore Community Foundation, to assist repairing both physical and emotional damage.
Youth Empowerment Society: This organization is a drop-in shelter for homeless youth. Its building was damaged Monday night and is currently accepting donations for repairs.
Events & Other Ways to Contribute
Be More Benefit: A Night of Music to Aid the Rebuilding of Our City | May 20 | 7 PM | Metro Gallery: All proceeds from the concert will benefit The Fund for Rebuilding Baltimore (mentioned above). Tickets cost $10.
Joe Squared Pizza: 10% of the proceeds from purchasing a featured pizza from May 1 through June 30 will be donated to The Fund for Rebuilding Baltimore.
Inner Harbor Project Peace Ambassadors: This leadership program sends "peace ambassadors" into the community to spread positivity to local teens. The program is accepting sponsors for this program on its site.
Gallery Church Patterson Park fundraiser for Highland Jewelry: The jewelry store was looted during the riots and is accepting donations to aid in saving the business.
Since McHenry Row apartment homes are located in the Locust Point area of Baltimore, we were very fortunate to escape damage. If you are able to assist our fellow Baltimore residents, we hope that you will take the opportunity to do so.
Sources consulted:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bal-volunteer-donation-opportunities-20150428-story.html#page=1
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-public-works-crews-20150428-story.html
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-random-acts-kindness-20150429-story.html
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