A thriving community begins with the well-being of its people. Approximately 7% of our grant funding supports programs that empower individuals to improve their own lives and build a stronger future. Our grantmaking focuses on key social needs such as access to food, stable housing, support for older adults, workforce training, literacy initiatives, and overall wellness.
Due to the high volume of requests received in this focus area, as of August 2025, we are pausing the acceptance of applications from organizations in the Human Services focus area.
Below is a list of human services grantees in FY24.
Maryland
Arc of Carroll County
Caring and Sharing Ministries
Caring Carroll
Carroll County Food Sunday
Carroll County Youth Services Bureau
Change the Conversation
Daily Bread Basket
First Fruits Farm
Franciscan Center
HOFFA Foundation
Hope Rising Family Resource Center
Interfaith Housing Alliance
Jacaranda Center for Family and Youth Development
Maryland Food Bank
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
Penn-Mar Human Services
Richcroft
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland
Santa’s Helpers Anonymous
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Student Support Network
The Community Foundation of Howard County
The Family Tree
The Salvation Army of Central Maryland
The Village In Howard
Westminster Rescue Mission
Zaching Against Cancer Foundation
Utah
National Ability Center Show Up Utah The Tyler Robinson Foundation
“Hunger touches everyone. It takes real partnership to be able to meet the needs of the various communities in our state.”
Kat Thomas, Vice President of Philanthropy, Maryland Food Bank