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Society and Culture Maryland
Maryland Directory Of Society and Culture
Maryland
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- A Short History of Caroline County - From the Town of Denton website. Caroline County, Maryland
- African-American Heritage in Worcester County, MD - The history of the African-American experience in Worcester County, Maryland is a complex fabric of written facts and oral traditions. These pages offer a glimpse of the roles blacks have had in shaping this region's past. Worcester County, Maryland
- Animal Advocates of Howard County - Nonprofit organization of concerned volunteers committed to putting an end to animal suffering in county. Lists available animals. Howard County, Maryland
- Animal Welfare League of Frederick County - Works with Frederick County Animal Control to assist in providing direct care for animals residing at the shelter and works in cooperation with the public to ensure the humane treatment of all animals. Description of services, volunteer opportunities and pet care tips. Frederick County, Maryland
- Appleton Regional Community Alliance - A grassroots citizens organization focused on issues related to quality of life in the northeast corner of Maryland. Cecil County, Maryland
- The Arc of Frederick County, Inc. - Provides advocacy, resources, and connections to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Frederick County, Maryland
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- Baltimore County Department of Agings Senior Expo - Baby Boomer Expo - An annual resource exposition and health fair with entertainment for the seniors and baby boomers held at the Timonium Fairgrounds. Includes contracts, schedule, directions, coupons, floor plans, exhibitor list. Baltimore County, Maryland
- Baltimore County Family Child Care Association - Non-profit organization source for information on issues regarding child care. Offers a newsletter, membership information and links to related sites. Baltimore County, Maryland
- Baltimore County Genealogical Society - Helps educate members in tracing their family ancestry. Publishes material related to genealogy and to encourage ideas. Baltimore County, Maryland
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County - Provides mentors to children from single parent families and offers other specialized programs including service learning opportunities; an after school program and a computer lab. Frederick County, Maryland
- Boys & Girls Club of Cecil County - Information about the organization, programs, news and photo gallery. Cecil County, Maryland
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- Caroline County Habitat for Humanity - Volunteers build housing for low-income people. Includes how to apply, how to help, and photos of past projects. Caroline County, Maryland
- Caroline County Humane Society - Shelter locations and services, upcoming events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and pets for adoption. Caroline County, Maryland
- Carroll County Genealogical Society - Stimulates interest in genealogy and educates the membership and general public in the proper and ethical methods of genealogical research, and gathering, recording and dissemination of genealogical and historical information. Carroll County, Maryland
- Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County - An independent, non-profit organization of businesses and individual professionals working together to support Catholic education in Montgomery County Maryland. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Cecil County Commission for Women - Aims to raise awareness of issues affecting women and their families and to advocate for women in the county. Includes members, events, and annual report. Cecil County, Maryland
- Cecil County Cooperative Extension Service - Provides information about agriculture, natural resources, animal science, horticulture, and sponsors the local 4-H youth development programs. Cecil County, Maryland
- Cecil County SPCA - Animal welfare agency, with low-cost spay and neuter programs, Elkton animal shelter and adoptions, list of local vets, summary of local ordinances, and educational programs. Cecil County, Maryland
- Cecil Partnerships for Children, Youth and Families - The agency responsible for assessing existing programs, identifying gaps, and developing new programs to address the needs of Cecil County's children, youth and families. Includes board members, description of programs, and success stories. Cecil County, Maryland
- Charles County Children's Aid Society - Providing assistance to families with children in need since 1931. News, events and how you can help. Charles County, Maryland
- Charles County Mothers of Multiples Club - Support group for moms of multiple births. Offers activities, play groups, and mom's night out. Meetings are held in Waldorf and serve families throughout Maryland, including Prince George's. Includes contact information. Charles County, Maryland
- Charles County Pets on Wheels - Arranges for volunteers and their pets to visit residents of nursing homes and provide "pet facility therapy". Profile, events, newsletter and how to help. Charles County, Maryland
- Christian Farmers Outreach, Inc. - Aims to present Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and build, maintain and strengthen faith in God. Find information about the group's history, ministries, and officers. Carroll County, Maryland
- Citizens for Quality of Life in Frederick, MD - A group organized to protect and improve the quality of life in Frederick County. Includes issues and events, meeting information, County Commissioner's profiles and voting records. Frederick County, Maryland
- College of Agricultural and Natural Resources - Dorchester County - Includes information about the 4-H programs, the county extension agricultural programs, and family and consumer science programs. Dorchester County, Maryland
- Columbia Foundation - Annually provides grants, technical assistance, and emergency funding to approximately sixty Howard County, Maryland nonprofit agencies delivering human services, cultural, and educational programs. Howard County, Maryland
- Columbia Housing Corporation - A non-profit professional real estate organization which provides affordable housing for low income renters. Includes news, list of properties owned and managed, and current projects. Howard County, Maryland
- Community Alternative Mediation (CALM) - CALM is a non-profit organization providing free mediation services for conflict resolution in Frederick County. Frederick County, Maryland
- Community Commons - A community conservation organization supporting community-based conservation for the common good. Serving the Monocacy River and Catoctin Creek watershed region of Central Maryland since 1978. Projects, events, and bulletins. Frederick County, Maryland
- The Community Foundation of Frederick County - Assists people to fulfill their philanthropic spirit by nurturing local grassroots projects. Grant, scholarship and donation information, history, news and events, board and staff, and list of funds. Frederick County, Maryland
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - Child advocates and volunteers represent abused and neglected children in juvenile court for foster homes, child welfare services and child care. Montgomery County, Maryland
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- Family NetSource - The Internet Resource for information, products and services your family needs everyday in Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland
- Fork-Waugh United Methodist Charge - Country churches in Northeast Baltimore County in Fork and Glen Arm. Service times, history, missions, photos, calendar of events, and church groups and programs. Baltimore County, Maryland
- Frederick Area Narcotics Anonymous - Meeting schedule, locations and topics. Frederick County, Maryland
- Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program - Program history, classes, newsletter, special events, and volunteer opportunities. Frederick County, Maryland
- Frederick County County Commission on Disabilities - Created in 1994 to advise the Frederick County Board of Commissioners on matters regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation. Frederick County, Maryland
- Frederick County Explorer Post 1218 - Provides young people the opportunity to explore the criminal justice system and careers in law enforcement through hands-on training and classroom lectures. Includes post and membership information along with photo galleries. Frederick County, Maryland
- Frederick County Genealogical Society (FRECOGS) - A non-profit organization devoted to the collection and sharing of information about families of the area. Frederick County, Maryland
- Frederick County Humane Society - Adoptions, special events, contact and resource information. Frederick County, Maryland
- Frederick County Parents of Multiples - Provides support and activities for members with any age twins or higher order multiples. Events and a photo album along with meeting, membership and contact information. Frederick County, Maryland
- Frederick County Red Cross - Local news and events, courses offered, blood drive schedules, and volunteer opportunities. Frederick County, Maryland
- Frederick Regional Action Network - Dedicated to preserving and enhancing the area's social, economic and environmental health and vitality. Has organization profile, issues and news, calendar and forums. Frederick County, Maryland
- Friends Aware Inc. - Provides residential, respite, transportation and training to people with developmental disabilities. Find information about services and upcoming events. Allegany County, Maryland
- Friends of Frederick County - Non-profit organization supporting county land and water conservation programs. Has information about the organization, board members and photographs. Frederick County, Maryland
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- Garrett County Community Action - Improves the quality of life for persons with needs by assisting them to become more self sufficient and by providing essential services. Description of community services, child development initiatives, housing and transportation programs, news and economic development. Garrett County, Maryland
- Garrett County Habitat for Humanity - Volunteers build housing for low-income people. Includes workcamps, projects in process, and opportunities to donate. Garrett County, Maryland
- Garrett County Historical Society - Illustrated description of society's museum, research library and Dailey's Park as well as online exhibits and publications. Garrett County, Maryland
- Garrett County History - Information on the history and families of Garrett County, Maryland. Includes geneaologies, records, decendants, and family photos. Garrett County, Maryland
- The Garrett County Partnership for Children and Families, Inc. - A private non-profit organization that serves as the administrative arm of the Garrett County Local Management Board. Garrett County, Maryland
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- HARC - Charles County Association For Handicapped and Retarded Citizens, Inc. - A private, non-profit organization. Services, referrals and employment information. Charles County, Maryland
- HCYP-Howard County Youth Program - A youth sports program that includes volleyball, softball, basketball, and baseball recreational and travel leagues. Howard County, Maryland
- Habitat For Humanity of Frederick County, MD - Works in partnership with God and people everywhere to develop communities by building and renovating houses. History, past and current projects, volunteer opportunities, and chapter information. Frederick County, Maryland
- Habitat For Humanity, Worcester County, Maryland - Volunteer builders are recruited from the community at large and work side by side with Board members and partner families on many aspects of new homes construction for those in need. Worcester County, Maryland
- Habitat for Humanity - Montgomery County, Maryland - Seeks to reduce substandard housing by providing a hand-up rather than a handout to help families to realize the dream of home ownership. Includes history, projects, volunteer opportunities, and homeowner selection. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County - Works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. Includes news, project photos, and fundraising information. Carroll County, Maryland
- Habitat for Humanity of Cecil County - Works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. News, donations, and local project information. Cecil County, Maryland
- Harford Bird Club - Birding club with events, guest speakers, field trips, online newsletter, descriptions of local common species, rare bird alerts, and checklist of all species ever recorded in Harford County. Harford County, Maryland
- Harford County (Maryland) Genealogical Society - Preserving and disseminating information on family history and genealogy. Newsletters from 1997 and 1998. Harford County, Maryland
- Harford County Astronomical Society - Stargazing outings, discussion groups, and invited speakers. Harford County, Maryland
- Harford Habitat for Humanity - A driving force in eliminating substandard housing in Maryland by creating decent, affordable housing with partner families. Includes upcoming builds, volunteer and donation opportunities, and how to apply. Harford County, Maryland
- Heartly House, Inc. - Provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, rape/sexual assault and child abuse. Includes crisis hotline, available services, contribution and volunteer information. Frederick County, Maryland
- Hearts & Homes For Youth - A private, nonprofit agency providing residential and community based services to youth throughout Maryland. Find history, programs, how to help and success stories. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Historical Society of Kent County - Features local history and genealogical resources and events, along with publications, gift shop, local historic houses tour, and annual activities. Building located in Chestertown. Kent County, Maryland
- Home Partnership, Inc. - A not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping residents of Harford County, Maryland, achieve home ownership. Harford County, Maryland
- Howard Astronomical League - Astronomy club. News, history, event calendar and photo gallery. Howard County, Maryland
- Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club - Dedicated to preserving the agricultural way of life through educational and informative programs that offer presentations and displays designed so those participating can experience the agricultural way of life. Howard County, Maryland
- Howard County Fairgrounds - Event schedule and information about the Howard County Fair. Howard County, Maryland
- The Howard County Farm Bureau - A private, non-profit membership organization working to increase net farm income and improve the quality of life by providing a legislative voice, increasing public understanding and promoting member involvement. History, events and newsletters. Howard County, Maryland
- Howard County Genealogical Society - Membership information and calendar of events. Howard County, Maryland
- Howard County Historical Society - Includes information about current exhibits, events, publications, collections and membership. Howard County, Maryland
- Howard County Maryland Special Olympics - a year-round training and competitive sports program for Howard County children and adults with mental Retardation and/or closely related developmental disabilities Howard County, Maryland
- The Humane Society of Baltimore County - Non-profit organization dedicated to being a temporary refuge and providing good homes for dogs, cats and small animals. Baltimore County, Maryland
- Humane Society of Calvert County - Animal rescue organization. Lists available pets. Information on adoption procedures and a list of needed items. Calvert County, Maryland
- Humane Society of Charles County, Maryland - Non-profit organization that provides care for lost, stray, or abandoned small animals and helps to place them in good homes. Charles County, Maryland
- Humane Society of Dorchester County - Has information about volunteers, lost and found animals, news, events and success stories. Dorchester County, Maryland
- Humane Society of Harford County - Includes photos of animals available for adoption, donation information, and volunteer opportunities. Harford County, Maryland
- Humane Society of Wicomico County - Features photos of available animals, adoption policy and application and a calendar of events. Wicomico County, Maryland
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- Manna Food Center - A cooperative effort of civic and religious groups, businesses and governments, Manna daily collects and distributes food to families, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, emergency assistance organizations, group homes and low income housing. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Montgomery County Civic Federation - Promote civic, community and general welfare in Montgomery County, with a focus on schools, transportation, land use management, the environment, and the county budget. Includes committees and current issues. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Montgomery County Coalition For The Homeless - Dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness, as well as assisting those in need. Programs include a men's emergency shelter, permanent housing for homeless families, services for mentally ill adults, and personal living quarters for single adults. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Montgomery County Emergency Communications Agency - Also known as Montgomery County REACT, this all-volunteer organization is dedicated to providing public service and emergency communications to the community. Includes member list and radio transmission information. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Montgomery County MD REACT Team #2388 - an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing public service and emergency communications to our community. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Montgomery County Park Police - National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Montgomery County Volunteer Center - A source for volunteer opportunities in and around Montgomery County, Maryland. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Howard County - Statistics, tips for parents, information about programs, and how to help. Howard County, Maryland
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- Parents Without Partners, Chapter 60 - A nonprofit, non-sectarian education organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. Includes calendar of events and newsletter. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council - Includes Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties in Pennsylvania, and Frederick County, Maryland. News, events, camping programs, and cookie information. Frederick County, Maryland
- Preservation Howard County - A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the local historic sites. News, events and how to become involved. Howard County, Maryland
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- The Salvation Army - Baltimore Area Command - Center history, local programs, volunteer opportunities and calendar of events. Baltimore County, Maryland
- Somerset County Maryland Historical Trust - A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the identification, protection and celebration of Somerset County's heritage. Has information about projects, products an membership. Somerset County, Maryland
- Somerset County, Maryland - Genealogical and history resources. Part of the [USGenWeb]Create? Project. Somerset County, Maryland
- Special Olympics Maryland - Frederick County - Provides year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with mental retardation. History, events, local sponsors, and newsletter. Frederick County, Maryland
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- United Steelworkers of America (USWA) - Local 7886 - Newsletter, benefits, recommended Maryland worker's compensation attorneys, officers, and factories represented. Frederick County, Maryland
- United Way of Frederick County, MD - Through its partnerships with employers, non-profit agencies and volunteers, the United Way plays an indispensable role in bringing together resources to address the community's most urgent social needs. Frederick County, Maryland
- Upper Montgomery Assistance Network - Provides emergency financial assistance, education, and referral services to people in the community who are at risk of homelessness. Montgomery County, Maryland
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- Voices for Children - A non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises for volunteers to be court appointed advocates for abused and neglected children. Howard County, Maryland
- Volunteer Frederick! - Provides listings of volunteer opportunities for adults, youth, groups, families, and community service volunteers in and around the county. Also provides information about youth service programs offered through Volunteer Frederick. Frederick County, Maryland
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- Washington County Historical Trust - Dedicated to the preservation of the countys historic structures and cultural resources. Features trust background, property preservation information, and articles. Washington County, Maryland
- Way Station, Inc. - A non-profit organization providing services to Frederick County citizens suffering from serious mental illness and emotional and behavioral disabilities. Includes description of organization, programs and services offered, fundraising, news and events. Frederick County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Allegany County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Allegany County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Baltimore County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics and unicorporated areas. Baltimore County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Calvert County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Calvert County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Caroline County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Caroline County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Carroll County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Carroll County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Cecil County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Cecil County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Charles County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Charles County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Dorchester County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Dorchester County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Frederick County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Frederick County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Garrett County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, demographics, cities and towns. Garrett County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Harford County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Harford County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Howard County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics and unincorporated areas. Howard County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Kent County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Kent County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Montgomery County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, transportation, cities and towns. Montgomery County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Somerset County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Somerset County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Talbot County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Talbot County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Washington County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Washington County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Wicomico County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Wicomico County, Maryland
- Wikipedia - Worcester County, Maryland - Free encyclopedia. History, government, geography, demographics, cities and towns. Worcester County, Maryland
- Women Out N About - A place for women to network. Message boards, events and contact information. Frederick County, Maryland
- Worcester MDGenWeb - A resource to the genealogy, history, and culture of Worcester County, Maryland, the Eastern Shore, and Delmarva. Worcester County, Maryland
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Daily Fact
On September 28, 1998, Hurricane Georges ravaged several communities and areas along the Gulf Coast, from the Florida Keys to Louisiana, and from Biloxi, Mississippi, to Mobile, Alabama.
Source: Louisiana State Center
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