The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) is proud to support PIVOT Baltimore by hosting the PIVOT Donation Drive, an opportunity to help empower women impacted by the justice system.
Why PIVOT?
PIVOT is a Baltimore-based reentry program dedicated to helping women rebuild their lives after incarceration. Through a nine-week workforce development and case management program, PIVOT provides essential support, addressing mental health, substance use recovery, and job readiness. Its impact is clear:
- 75 percent of participants complete the program
- 71 percent secure employment
- Only 12 percent are rearrested within a year, with just 2 percent reincarcerated
How You Can Help
This month, we will collect in-kind donations for hygiene kits that women can use to get back on their feet. Items such as:
- Bar soap or body wash
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Mouthwash
- Deodorant
- Pads/liners and/or tampons
- Washcloths
- Socks
- Clothing and food gift cards
Donation items can be packed into a Ziploc bag or any other sealed bag to prevent them from falling out.
Drop-Off Location: UMSSW Room 5E37
Donation Deadline: Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.
This February, as we celebrate love in all its forms, let’s extend that love to the women in our community who need it most!