Volunteer Stories
We thank all our volunteers who help us fullfil our mission to help those in need. You can scroll down to see the stories of just a few of them, or use the search tool below.
2010 Bridesmaids’ BINGO Woman of the Year Award
Woman of the Year: Dr. Mary Jo Johnson
A Commitment to Our Community and Our Future
Shelley Fowler was the first of PNC’s Greater Maryland employees to earn a $1,000 grant for the center where she volunteered 40 hours - Catholic Charities Head Start of Carroll County in Westminster.
A Day of Beauty for Anna's House
John Carroll senior, Kelsey, partnered with her employer Visage Salon to bring the women of Anna's House a day of beauty.
A Year of Service Creates Sense of Community
Catholic Charities Project SERVE volunteer reflect on why they are devoting a year of service to Baltimore.
AAI Employees Get to Work at Villa Maria
Air Force Volunteers in Full Force at Sarah’s House Bull Roast
Jason Vottero, who began volunteering for Sarah’s House fours years ago through the First-6 Association, keeps coming back to volunteer at events like the Bull Roast, summer picnics, and gift wrapping at Christmas because, “The staff and guests are so nice and the events are always fun and family oriented, which allows me to bring my daughter along. For me, the draw is supporting Sarah’s House and their focus is on strengthening families and providing services that support women and children.”
An Angel Among Us: Gina Adams
Gina Adams, a volunteer at MSPWC, enters a triathalon to raise money.
Anna’s Guys Make Fast Friends at Anna’s House
Charles McFadden Transforms a Life as a Villa Maria Mentor
When the counselor mentioned that there were so many African-American boys living at Villa Maria, but very few African-American male mentors, Charles McFadden began to think, “I have the time, along with the desire and willingness to share myself with another person, this is my opportunity to help.”
Coalition Comes Together to Remodel Children's Center
Three volunteers, one project, great results
Colleen Gormanly Devotes a Year of Service to the Esperanza Center
Delivering Fresh Fruit and Hugs
Lynn Wintriss, or the “Fruit Lady,” as she is endearingly referred to by many of the Christopher Place men has been a monthly staple at Christopher Place for nearly four years.
Do You Know What I Have Done For You?
Michael Buckley and Jeanette Suflita write about how their life experience motivated them to volunteer at the Our Daily Bread Employment Center.
Doing More with Less -- State and City Government Officials Volunteer at ODB
State and City Government Officials Volunteer at ODB
Doing More with Less, State and City Government Officials Visit Our Daily Bread
Ed Sommerfeldt Completes the Christopher Place Equation
Ed Sommerfeldt volunteers four days a week teaching the men of Christopher Place math and computer skills, serving as a mentor, and helping with resume writing and job searches at Our Daily Bread Employment Center.
Employees from Walgreens Lend a Green Thumb to Abingdon Senior Housing Residents
Esperanza Center Celebrates Volunteers with Spring Luncheon
Fabiola Finds Great Reward in Volunteering at the Esperanza Center
