Helping our communities in need

At the Maryland Democratic Party, we have a deep commitment to helping our local communities, protecting the most vulnerable, and securing a better future for the people of our state. These values are what make us Democrats—and in times of great crisis, they are more important than ever.

As you read this, many of our fellow Marylanders are in dire need of help. Our service industry workers are out of work; our children are out of school; our healthcare professionals are out of critical supplies. While these past few weeks have been overwhelming for many of us, I think we can all find a sense of comfort by stepping up to meet the needs of our communities. Below, we’re listing a few organizations that could use your help during this crisis. If you have the means, please consider helping them.

And finally, we all have our role to play in preventing the spread of Coronavirus. Remember to wash your hands and clean down commonly-used surfaces frequently; practice social distancing; follow the guidelines of local authorities and the CDC; be wary of misinformation; and reach out to your friends, family members, and loved ones.

Organizations You Can Support Today:

American Red Cross

 

 

 

What they’re doing:
The American Red Cross helps communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Right now, they are facing a severe blood shortage due to the unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Red Cross needs healthy individuals to donate blood and save more lives.

How you can help:
To learn more about giving blood, click here.
To donate to the Red Cross, click here.

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland

 

 

 

 

What they’re doing:
Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals to people who are homebound and unable to shop or cook for themselves because of age, disability, or illness. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, demand for their services have grown rapidly.

How you can help:
To learn more about volunteering to deliver meals, click here.
To donate to Meals on Wheels, click here.

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

 

 

 

What they’re doing:
The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence brings together victim service providers, allied professionals, and concerned individuals to reduce intimate partner and family violence. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) may be confined at home with their abuser for extended periods of time. 

How you can help:
To find comprehensive domestic violence services in your county, click here.
To donate to the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, click here.

Maryland Food Bank

 

 

 

What they’re doing:
The Maryland Food Bank serves as the hub of the food assistance safety net for communities in need. With the closure of schools and businesses due to the Coronavirus pandemic, an increasing number of Marylanders will need to rely on the Maryland Food Bank and its partners to address food insecurity. 

How you can help:
To purchase food for the Maryland Food Bank, click here.
To donate to the Maryland Food Bank, click here.
To volunteer with the Maryland Food Bank, click here. 

Johns Hopkins Medicine

 

 

 

 

What they’re doing:
The medical professionals at Johns Hopkins Medicine are on the frontlines in the fight to treat patients of Coronavirus, conduct biomedical research, and provide up-to-date information to ensure public health and safety. At this time, they are asking for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure continuous patient care during the Coronavirus pandemic. 

How you can help:
To donate money to Johns Hopkins Medicine, click here.
To donate PPE supplies to Johns Hopkins Medicine, click here.