The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Office of Community and Civic Engagement and the UMB Staff Senate (with support from the UMB BioPark, the Foundry Church, and WJZ) are seeking donations of toys and cash for their first annual Season of Giving campaign.
Please consider supporting one or both of the following holiday drives:
Polar Express Experience: Help to create a holiday memory for a West Baltimore family with a gift to this year's Polar Express Experience. Families will receive tickets to ride and enjoy hot chocolate, caroling, holiday crafts and snacks, and more at the B&O Railroad. To make a gift to the Polar Express Experience, click here.
Christmas Store: Please join us in our effort to make this holiday season a special one for the families of West Baltimore! The purpose of the Christmas Store is to provide families a unique opportunity to purchase gifts at significantly reduced cost so that every parent can experience the joy of giving.
- To make a gift to the Christmas Store, click here.
- Or purchase an item from our Amazon Registry or Target Registry.
Proceeds from the Christmas Store event will support nonprofit organizations serving Southwest Baltimore.
Gift your time. We need volunteers to make the Christmas Store a success. Shifts available:
- Thursday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (setup)
- Friday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Please spread the word to your network!