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Public Volunteer Day 11-18-2026

Volunteers joining hands together in teamwork at The Blue Ribbon Project

Our Public Volunteer Day is a chance for community members to come together and volunteer at The Blue Ribbon Project. Join us at our facility in Crownsville helping organize, sort, and put away donations as well as pack backpacks for our Backpacks of Love program. This event is free and open to members of the general public (Registration Required). 

 

Event Date 11-18-2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cut Off Date 11-17-2026 9:00 am
Slots Available 3
Individual Price Free

STUDENTS ONLY Public Volunteer Day 11-23-2026

Volunteers joining hands together in teamwork at The Blue Ribbon Project

Our Public Volunteer Day is a chance for community members to come together and volunteer at The Blue Ribbon Project. Join us at our facility in Crownsville helping organize, sort, and put away donations as well as pack backpacks for our Backpacks of Love program. This event is free and open to members of the general public (Registration Required). 

 

Event Date 11-23-2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cut Off Date 11-23-2026 9:00 am
Slots Available 7
Individual Price Free

Fence & Deck Connection’s 20th Annual Holiday Drive: A North Pole Adventure for a Cause

Fence & Deck Connection Holiday Explorers: A North Pole Adventure for a Cause, December 5, 2026, 4–7 p.m., with free photos with Santa

Join Fence & Deck Connection, one of our major community partners, for its free 20th Annual Holiday Drive benefiting The Blue Ribbon Project! Holiday Explorers: A North Pole Adventure for a Cause brings family activities, treasures, s’mores, and free Santa photos to Millersville on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4–7 p.m. Bring a new toy or new clothing with tags attached and help make the season brighter for children and youth.

Event Date 12-05-2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Individual Price Free admission

2027 Blue Ribbon Bash

Invitation to The Blue Ribbon Project's 2027 Blue Ribbon Bash, April 17, 2027, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Severna Park Elks Lodge

Save the date: On the evening of Saturday, April 17, 2027, The Blue Ribbon Project is hosting our annual Blue Ribbon Bash at the Severna Park Elks Lodge. This event is our major fundraiser and includes dinner, drinks, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a photo booth by Joshua Hubbell Photography, and dancing to live music from Pretty Big Deal.

Event Date 04-17-2027 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price $50.00

2027 Open House and Family Fun Day

Flyer for The Blue Ribbon Project's 2027 Open House and Family Fun Day, Saturday, May 15, 2027, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for The Blue Ribbon Project's annual Open House and Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 15, 2027, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 45 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032. This is a free event for the whole family, and no tickets are needed!

Event Date 05-15-2027 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Individual Price Free

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.