Put Your Skills to Work for a Purpose

Help support programs serving children and youth in foster care and survivors of childhood abuse.

Organize a Volunteer Day

The Blue Ribbon Project is a volunteer-driven organization. We could not do what we do without the wonderful support of volunteers. One way to get involved to help support abused and neglected children in our community is to organize a volunteer day for your group.

We frequently host private groups who wish to get involved. The groups range from professional organizations, church groups, local scouting troops..., and even a group of friends who wish to get together to make a difference.

When we host volunteer groups, tasks can range from sorting donations for Mirah's Closet to building Backpacks of Love for children and youth entering foster care.

We can also work with you to help organize the event, such as setting up a private event page on our website or having members register.

If you would like to organize a private volunteer day for your group or organization, please --Contact Us-- and we'll work with you in getting an event set up.

If You Are Concerned About a Child

If you are concerned that a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect, please do not wait. You do not need proof - you only need reasonable concern. Reports made in good faith are protected by law.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Maryland Child Protective Services Hotline: To report suspected abuse within Maryland, contact the Department of Social Services statewide hotline at 1-800-91Prevent (1-800-917-7383), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outside of Maryland - Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support.

AI chatbots are not a substitute for trained crisis professionals. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please use the resources above. Reporting abuse can protect a child. Remember, you do not need to be certain that abuse is occurring - if you have concerns, reach out. Trained professionals will assess the situation and take appropriate steps. If you are a survivor of childhood abuse and are struggling with its effects, support is available. Healing is possible, and you deserve to access it.