Located in Washington, D.C., No Greater Sacrifice is dedicated to the children of our nation’s fallen and most severely wounded service members, delivering scholarships and resources to improve the quality of life through the pursuit of higher education. The TowerCares grant will help provide college scholarships to children of service members who suffer from wounds, illness, or injury or who have died serving our country. No Greater Sacrifice also provides coaching and mentorship for the students they serve.

Experience Camps provides life-changing camp experiences for children in need. The TowerCares grant will support the Sandy Hill Camp program, an overnight grief camp in Maryland for 150 children ages 9-17 years who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. More than half of the children are from low-income families and would not be able to attend camp otherwise. The camp helps children learn to reframe their experience of grief and empower them with coping skills. The program also provides age-appropriate mental health and trauma recovery support. The funds will be used to cover the cost of transportation to and from camp.

The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY) envisions a world where every voice matters and every young person who stutters has the time and space they need to speak so they can reach their potential and thrive. Nearly 5% of all young people experience the disability of stuttering and many suffer from bullying and alienation leading to major mental health challenges. The TowerCares grant will support programs that allow children ages 5-18 years to explore a wide variety of approaches to visual art and storytelling. They are then given the opportunity to present their creations to build confidence. Funds will be used to provide the program at no cost for 30 children and to help purchase art supplies.

The Comfort Crew for Military Kids delivers proven resources to help military kids and their families connect and build resiliency in the face of extraordinary challenges. The TowerCares grant will support the Comfort Kit Resiliency Program, which provides resources for military children and families navigating life transitions, such as deployment, reintegration, or healing from trauma and grief. The funds will be used to provide 45 Comfort Kits for children of families stationed at Fort Meade Military Base in Maryland. The kits include a stuffed animal, a journal to write in or draw, and a guidebook with strategies for parents to help their children. Families also receive access to an online platform with helpful videos and games.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, D.C. provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing for children fighting illness and disease. The TowerCares grant will support psycho-social services, which helps address the emotional and psychological toll families face during their child’s medical journey. Funds will be used to support 500 families with supplies, meals, and activity support for Smile Breaks (special outings and activities to give families a reprieve from the hospital environment), monthly birthday celebrations for children and siblings, weekly engagement activities, and special meals.

The Community College of Baltimore County Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), whose mission is to transform lives by providing an accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that prepares students for career success, strengthens the regional workforce, and enriches our community. The TowerCares grant will support the CCBC Center for STEM Innovation, with the goal of helping ignite early interest in STEM disciplines among middle and high school students in Baltimore County Public Schools. Funds will help provide transportation for 135 students to attend STEM events, as well as the supplies and materials. The grant will also provide financial support for three students to participate in a summer program for molecular biology and genomics research.

Located in Columbia, Maryland, Howard County General Hospital’s mission is to provide the highest quality care to improve community health through innovation, collaboration, service excellence, diversity, and a commitment to patient safety. The TowerCares grant will support the Maternal Health Program at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, a free program that provides a one-month supply of diapers and baby wipes along with other helpful resources for pregnant mothers in need.

Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital builds youth of courage, confidence, and character who are empowered to make the world a better place. Through inclusive programs and supportive communities, Girl Scouting helps young people grow as leaders, embrace diversity, and create positive change in their lives and neighborhoods. The TowerCares grant will support the Girl Scout Promise Fund, which provides financial support for membership fees, uniforms, camp experiences, and programming to those in need.

Folds of Honor Foundation provides life-changing educational scholarships for spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. The TowerCares grant will help provide scholarships for grades K-12 and higher education for spouses and children of fallen or disabled military and first responders in Maryland. Since 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 62,000 educational scholarships.

Angels of America’s Fallen ensures the children of fallen military and first responders have access to healthy, confidence-building extracurricular activities throughout childhood. Through financial support and trauma-informed case management, Angels of America’s Fallen fills a critical gap for the families of our nation’s fallen heroes. The TowerCares grant will support the Maryland Angel Support program, which provides trauma support and activities, including swim and water safety lessons, for children of Maryland’s fallen military, police, firefighters, and other first responders.