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Bridges Condo
In 2019, HCAR and HCAR Cares partnered with Bridges to Housing Stability to help a local mother experiencing homelessness create a warm, comfortable home for herself and her children. Our volunteers painted and furnished the condominium.
Project Linus
Every holiday season, HCAR Cares partners with the local chapter of Project Linus to make blankets that are distributed to children in need in our community.
Past Initiatives
Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Bunks Across America
On Saturday, September 9th, 2023, HCAR Cares volunteers joined forces with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. They gathered at the organization’s facility where they dedicated their time and effort to a meaningful project. In addition to
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2023 HCAR Cares Back to School Drive
HCAR Cares made a difference during the Back to School season with a supply drive that took place from August 1st to August 18th, supporting local students. All donations went to benefit Prepare for Success,
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Christmas in July – Ears Over Fears
On Wednesday, July 26th, volunteers united for Christmas in July at Respite Retreats to assemble Ears Over Fears boxes. These boxes, designed for brave children battling cancer and their siblings, were a part of the
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2022 HCAR | Love & Lunches
HCAR Cares partnered with the organization Love & Lunches to make 100+ lunches for those in need within the community. Volunteers met at the HCAR Office at 8:45 AM on Sunday, February 26, 2023, where
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2022 Thanksgiving Basket Drive
HCAR Cares held its 9th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive and concluded the event with a total of 400 baskets. The drive supported the annual initiative to feed hundreds of families in the community each year.
Chili Cook Off Fundraiser
The Chili Cook-Off fundraiser, held by HCAR Cares at Ten Oaks Ballroom on Tuesday, November 11th, 2022, was a huge success, with all proceeds going to benefit HCAR Cares.
2022 Back to School Drive
HCAR Cares held their annual Back to School Drive to benefit Prepare for Success of Howard County. They collected school supplies at the HCAR office from July 15th through August 18th, 2022.
Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
HCAR Cares held its first-ever Blood Drive to support the American Red Cross on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM at the Howard County Association of REALTORS® located at 8600 Snowden
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Adopt a Child
HCAR Cares adopted a family with 5 children for the holidays in 2021 – 3 from the Christmas Angels Program and 2 from the Linwood Center. Their goal was to get them everything on their
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Love & Lunches
HCAR Cares partnered with the organization Love & Lunches on Sunday, September 19 to make over 100 lunches for distribution to persons experiencing homelessness in Baltimore City.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Over the last seven years, HCAR and HCAR Cares have collected 1,316 Thanksgiving baskets, which were distributed to local families by the organization Neighbor Network. This effort grows every year, as more and more friends
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Ears Over Fears
It was Christmas in July at the Howard County Association of REALTORS® (HCAR), which collected hundreds of items for the Ears Over Fears Program’s special Christmas in July campaign. Jess Beard’s Ears Over Fears is
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Bingo Fundraiser
In March 2021, HCAR Cares raised nearly $3,000 in its Get Lucky Virtual Bingo fundraiser. Over 60 participants played to win Amazon Gift Cards and Door Prizes, all donated by event sponsors.
Just One Sweater
In December 2020, HCAR Cares partnered with the organization Just One Sweater to collect 339 sweaters that were distributed by the Howard County Reentry Program.
2020 CARE Award Winner
In September 2020, HCAR and HCAR Cares received the Maryland REALTORS® 2020 William J. Neary Community Action and REALTOR® Excellence (CARE) Award, which is given to local Maryland REALTOR® Associations in recognition of community service
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‘In This Together’ COVID-19 Relief
In July 2020, HCAR Cares awarded $6,000 in grants to local charitable causes and individuals through the ‘In This Together’ COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund was created to assist those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ready to Give? Donate Now!
Make a donation today to help HCAR Cares continue to improve quality of life for members of our community in Howard County and beyond. Your donation provides support for HCAR Cares’ charitable, educational and humanitarian efforts. HCAR Cares is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.