Cash is the most useful thing you can donate. This allows The Children’s Home to allocate funds to where it is really needed.
Donations can be made via credit card online, or by mailing a check to: The Children’s Home, Attn: Development, 205 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
In Memoriam
To leave a gift in remembrance of Gwendolyn Mason, please visit this webpage.
To leave a gift in remembrance of Ralph Godsey, please visit this webpage.
To leave a gift in remembrance of Arthur “Art” Allinson, please visit this webpage.
To leave a gift in remembrance of Mytonia Newman, please visit this webpage.
We know you want to do whatever you can to help. The items on this list are always timely and will help us serve the kids in our care best.
- Art supplies
- Books (especially YA; see our library wishlist for ideas)
- Clothing (adult sizes, new only, please)
- DVDs & Blu-Rays (G, PG, or PG-13 only, please)
- Electronics (especially MP3 players)
- New linens (especially Twin XL bedding, pillows, & towel sets)
- Toiletries (full-size plastic bottles, please)
- Sports equipment
- Snacks (pre-packaged with ingredient labels, please)
- Suitcases (new or gently used)
Occasionally, The Children’s Home requests specific items to fill a need or to keep costs low. Keep an eye on this spot for up-to-date requests for help from our community.
Currently, the Home would greatly appreciate donations of:
- Graduation and Summer Fun Items (See link for details)
- Laptop computers (less than 10 years old, please)
- MP3 players
- Baskets/containers (for silent auctions)
- Men’s athletic shoes (new, please)
To schedule a donation drop-off or for more information, contact us via email or at 410-744-7310, ext 132.
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Library Wish List
Help us grow our library while supporting our favorite local bookseller, Growing Minds Bookstore. This curated collection of titles hopes to appeal to the variety of kids living at the Home.
Please be sure to list your name and address on the gift note so we can send a thank you card!
Share Your Talents
Whether it’s by yourself, with your friends, or as an organization, we can use your talents! In fact, volunteers are a lifeline for our organization who help with everything from maintenance to music. Read on to learn how your time can make a difference.
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Maryland Charity Campaign
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