Jul 23, 2021 | Staff & Volunteer Stories
It’s a sisterhood that began at Howard University in 1913. Their mission then was simple: To promote academic excellence and to assist those in need. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has grown to include 300,000 members across more than 1,000 chapters around...
May 21, 2021 | News and Events, Staff & Volunteer Stories
Strolling through the La Plata Farmers Market is always a fun experience. The tables are lined up with colorful fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs and a lot more. It’s a place to connect with your community and fill your fridge with healthy, local foods. Now, it’s...
Apr 30, 2021 | Staff & Volunteer Stories
He smelled something burning not long after he turned from Route 5 onto 488. In his rearview mirror, he saw the flames. Pulling a full trailer, less than 15 minutes from his destination, Archie Verdiglione had a problem. He pulled to the shoulder of the road and...
Apr 9, 2021 | News and Events
When Amazon opens a facility in a new location, the company often looks to find a local charitable organization to support. The relatively new and little-known program is called Neighborgood, and it’s a way of giving back and thanking the community for welcoming...
Apr 2, 2021 | News and Events
The end of March brought the end of the Safe Nights season. With the support of many local churches, organizations and volunteers, LifeStyles provided food and shelter to well over 100 men, women and children during the coldest months of the year. Along the way, many...
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