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Our Stories
All across Maryland, change is happening. And it’s the reason we do what we do. We love hearing stories about how one of our volunteers made someone’s day or one of our programs changed someone’s life. Here are just a few of the countless stories of improved lives as a direct result of our committed employees, volunteers, and donors.
Stories
Achieving Independence
Even in Retirement, Anthony “Skip” Minakowski Remains Hard at Work Serving Others
By Mark Cheshire Perhaps he didn’t receive the memo regarding retirement, the one highlighting the fact that those who have concluded their professional careers no longer need to attend 8 a.m. meetings, manage others, and take on big assignments. It’s a plausible explanation for the tireless and transformational work he continues to do, but it’s also inaccurate. Like the roughly four million Americans who retire every year, Anthony “Skip” Minakowski, a certified public accountant, got the message about what his post-career life could look like – lots of relaxation and relatively little responsibility. But he has elected to pursue…
Supporting Children & Families
Brooklyn Safe Streets and Community Go to the White House
By Mark Cheshire Around 8 a.m. the day before Easter, people began to gather expectantly at the heart of the Brooklyn Homes community in South Baltimore. The chilly spring breeze prompted some to seek out patches of sunshine to stay warm while waiting to board a chartered bus bound for the White House. As the crowd grew, the event’s organizer pinged around like a pinball, moving from person to person to talk and take care of various last-minute arrangements. Wearing a fluorescent orange jacket, standing well over six feet tall, and exuding irrepressible warmth, Corey Winfield could not be missed.…
Achieving Independence
Junior League of Baltimore Partners with Catholic Charities to Combat Period Poverty
By Mark Cheshire To help alleviate the impact of what’s known as “period poverty,” the Junior League of Baltimore made the first in a series of planned deliveries of related hygiene items to Catholic Charities shortly before the global observance of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28. Period poverty is understood as the inability to afford and access menstrual products and it is a significant challenge that affects millions of women around the world. The fundraising drive is the brainchild of the Junior League’s incoming class of new members. As part of the matriculation process, every new cohort conceives and…