HONOREES

Cell Phones for Soldiers collects used cell phones and uses the money made from recycling to send prepaid phone cards to U.S. troops serving all over the world.

Eastside Academy is an after-school program for minority children needing help in reading and math that also offers positive alternative activities and a safe haven for many.

RandomKid brings kids of all backgrounds and abilities together to solve real world problems. Matching their passion with direct impact projects that they choose—kids are changing their communities in all sorts of ways!

Tigerlily Foundation educates, advocates for, empowers and provides hands on support to younger women – before, during and after breast cancer. This support includes buddies, buddy bags, meals, financial assistance, empowerment and inspiration.

Pandora’s Project provides information, facilitates peer support and offers assistance to male and female survivors of sexual violence and their friends and family.

Women in Prison Project started as a book club and became a college degree program in Maryland’s only women’s prison, the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women. The MCIW College Degree Program provides educational opportunities for thousands of women behind bars.

Grandma Ora , age 91, works with third grade students who place below the 20th percentile in reading at Woodridge Elementary School to not just achieve, but excel.

Bridge of Faith provides mentoring and social service referrals to families of incarcerated women and a HOME (Home Opportunity Meets Emancipation) for emancipated young women.

Yoga Bear provides more opportunities of wellness and healing to cancer patients and survivors through the practice of yoga.

University for Parents provides family education programs, resources and mentoring support to strengthen families and assist parents in helping their children succeed in school.