CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
April 2023
On Saturday, April 29th, the RWBC Caring for America Committee held a Spring Fundraiser for Lost Voices of Fentanyl. LVOF was founded in October 2020 by April Babcock after the tragic loss of her son Austen to illicit fentanyl poisoning. The organization has grown exponentially and holds yearly rallies in Washington, D.C. as well as nationwide to promote awareness, education and prevention of illicit fentanyl poisoning. Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Baltimore District DEA Brian Crowe also spoke at the meeting. The information shared by both April Babcock and Brian Crowe was informative, powerful, and emotional. Fentanyl is the leading killer of 18-45 year olds in our country. There has also been a steep increase in fentanyl deaths involving younger children. One Pill Can Kill! The RWBC Caring for America Committee raised $1300 at this fundraiser to help Lost Voices of Fentanly continue in its worthy mission.
Caring for America committee members
with April Babcock and Debbie Santini of LVOF
Left to right- Jeanne Townsend, Debbie Santini, April Babcock, Donna Mell, and Barbara Miller. (Not present- Betty Snyder)
April Babcock being interviewed by
RWBC Social Media Director Karen Tully.
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February, March, and April 2023
The RWBC Caring for America committee has launched a Winter Food Drive for the months of January, February and March. With high unemployment and high inflation, there are many who could use a helping hand. Our members generously brought in non perishable items to help the less fortunate during our January meeting. Pastor Chris Colbrecht of the Timonium United Mehodust Church and his lay leader, Jeanette Lagorio, were thrilled to receive these donations for their food pantry.
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Christmas Shopping Fundraiser for Non-Profit HonsHoney
The holiday spirit and shopping began early for RWBC members when the Caring for America committee hosted representatives from Hons Honey during their November meeting. Hons Honey is the social/work enterprise part of a larger non profit group called the Well. The well serves women survivors of sex trafficking, addiction, abuse and generational poverty.
Sarah Batley, Hons Honey director, brought a team of helpers to participate in our “Pop Up Christmas Shop” that was created to exhibit and sell their wonderful honey products. Members enjoyed the holiday shopping while knowing that their purchases went directly to help women in need.
We all learned more about the Well and its good works from Sarah, who gave us an inspiring speech on how their programs lift women up from a life of despair to one of purpose.
Members may continue to shop for Hons Honey products online and will be given a 10% discount using code RWBC10 through December 31st.
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"Baby Shower" Fundraiser for The Hiding Place
April 2022
The April general meeting of the RWBC was marked by showers of generosity from club members to help women in pregnancy crisis at the Hiding Place. Two decorated tables were filled with donated baby gifts.
The Hiding Place is a non profit residential facility in Towson, Maryland, and is dedicated to helping women facing not only pregnancy crisis, but also homelessness, drug addiction and domestic abuse.
In addition to collecting baby items the RWBC launched a campaign for monetary donations through their club emails, website and Facebook page. Funds collected will go directly to helping women in need.
Present at the April meeting was Pastor Darlene Marshall who oversees the ministries at the Rock City Church of which the Hiding Place is one and Cindy Guardini who is the residential director of the facility.
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Republican Women of Baltimore County
supports Samaritan's Purse
and their Ukraine support efforts
2022
RWBC members generously donated $200 toward Samaritan's Purse.
This was matched by the club for a total of $400 donated to this cause.
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Rubin Sztajer, was a Holocaust survivor, who made it his life’s mission to bring a message of hope and inspiration to young people everywhere.
For nearly 70 years Rubin spoke of his experiences as a young boy growing up in Poland during World War II and his unimaginable suffering during the Holocaust. Hearing his story told firsthand was tremendously impactful on more than 500,000 students in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. His message was one of hope and encouragement for all who were fortunate enough to hear. However, Rubin’s message is not limited to a single generation but rather can inspire future students to truly believe in their potential to succeed.
After Rubin’s death, his daughter, Helene C. Johnson, collected his many speeches, transcripts, and interviews and honored her father with a book entitled “Rubin’s Story.”
RWBC’s mission is to send a copy of this book to over 100 Maryland schools where Rubin spoke, to continue spreading Rubin’s work. It has been well-received by 31 schools to date. It is our goal to send out 10 books every month, finishing our project by the end of the year.
We tribute this project to past RWBC President and wife of Rubin, Regina Sztajer.
Sarah Burton, Chairman
Holocaust Survivor’s Hope and Inspiration Continues
RWBC Literacy Committee & Rubin’s Story
2021
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Republican Women of Baltimore County
supports St. Joseph Parish
2021
During our Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season our generous members donated to St. Joseph Parish in Cockeysville, MD.
A total of $965 was presented to Sister Lucerna to help the parish provide needy families with toys and food cards for the holidays.
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Republican Women of Baltimore County Generously Donates to McVet
December marks another year of RWBC's generous donation to McVet. A non-profit in Baltimore City whose mission is to support our veterans in need. Clothing, small house hold items and more is always appreciated. Lead by Patty Ensor and her husband, items are collected through the club and delivered to McVet. "Mr. Pitts arrived very early this morning and we totally filled the back of the Van!!!He also made a detour to Eleanor Huber’s house this AM for the items that she collected from the last meeting!" We especially to thank members Carol Neal for all her help and Eva Hartig for all the donations that she contributed.
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Rockfest 2019 Raises $20,000+ for Warrior Wellness Solutions with Help from Republican Women of Baltimore County
A stellar fundraising event for Warrior Wellness Solutions on September 14, 2019 was successful especially with the help from members of RWBC. Members helped with the planning through to clean up. A wonderful evening with three bands and silent auction to raise money for Warrior Wellness Solutions, whose mission is to use exercise and nutrition to assist in the recovery for ill and injured active and veteran military personnel.
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THE BALTIMORE STATION
This is an all male residential treatment program supporting military veterans and others who are transitioning through the cycle of poverty, addiction, and homelessness to self sufficiency.
We Turn Lives Around
Resources in Health Care, education, employment, job training and family reunification.
