Community Difference Maker
Dawn Waskiewicz Nominated by: Dawn Niner Blankets are often described as warm hugs, and for Taneytown resident Dawn Waskiewicz, creating them has become more than just a hobby—it’s a way to spread love and comfort throughout her community. Waskiewicz leads the local chapter of Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides handmade blankets to children…
Rocky Ridge Youth Club Members Participate in Service Project
The Rocky Ridge Youth Club members participated in a service project for the month of May. One of their members underwent a surgical procedure earlier this year and, on the day of surgery, was gifted a blanket provided by Project Linus. This blanket provided warmth and comfort when needed the most. Following this, the members…
No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit that builds twin beds and installs them, FREE of CHARGE, for needy families in Frederick County, Maryland, whose kids (ages 4-17) are sleeping on the floor, a couch, or with their parents or siblings. Beds include NEW everything: frames, mattresses, blankets, sheets, and pillows. In the…
