Civic Engagement Opportunities for Families
Below are a few of the Park-sponsored community projects for both parents and students.
Amnesty International/International Rescue Committee
Donate clothing/household items to their free store; other volunteer opportunities available: http://www.rescue.org/us-program/us-baltimore-md/current-volunteer-opportunities
Art With a Heart
Enhances the lives of people in need through visual arts classes; more information here: http://www.artwithaheart.net/support.html
Community Lot Team
Help with the transformation of vacant lots to community gardens:āÆāÆhttps://www.facebook.com/civicworks?fref=ts
Maryland Food Bank
Packing food and health kits, ages 12 and up; additional work in Community Kitchen for ages 18 and up; more information and schedule available here: https://www.mdfoodbank.org/volunteer/
Paul’s Place
Various volunteer opportunities available for ages 6 and up; information available here: http://paulsplaceoutreach.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Real Food Farm
Various open volunteer days, available here: http://www.realfoodfarm.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Weinberg Housing and Resource Center (WHRC)
Travel-size toiletries needed; volunteer weekdays (14+ only) to help with breakfast or dinner service.āÆ All opportunities listed here:
āÆhttp://www.catholiccharities-md.org/weinberg-housing-resource-center
Youth Empowerment Society (YES)
Collections/sorting – learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/YouthEmpoweredSocietyyesDropInCenter
Viva House
Monthly food bag collections for Southwest Baltimore soup kitchen and food pantry; 2 parent drivers needed each month