Fun ladies giving out frisbee, mints, sunglasses! If nothing else I recommend stopping by for a…read morefree hi-five!

In the words of the immortal Dennis Green, " They are who we thought they were". It is what you…read morethink it is. Invited teams set up cooking BBQ to be judged. There were a ton of vendors set up for samples, and to hawk their new line of whatever they sell. A few competitions within the competition ( USO battle of military chefs) and other vendors selling their bbq. For tickets, you got access to watch and speak with the bbq battle teams. You got access to purchase bbq, as well as concert stages (Everlast, Spin Doctors, etc). Cool. But now what would I like to have seen. I understand that these are competition level bbqers doing their thing, but I would have loved to taste THEIR bbq. The give aways and samples were hit or miss, some were relevant (jerk chixken rub) and some seemed completely out of character (RX BAR). Id like to see something dedicated to the bbq hibby and profession, maybe charcoal samples, demonstrations on different wood, etc. But that might be a lot of ask and expect, and i am an ethusiast so i can see where i have highet than average expectations. Overall fun quick event for the family but not hours of fun.

I love the arrangements Lisa puts together! She has an intuition for what bouquets will brighten…read moreour family's home!!!!! I love these arrangements she makes with a little less flowers because it allows the flowers to really breath and for us to really take in all their unique qualities! Thanks Lisa :)

From the owner: I provide ikebana-style arrangements and centerpieces perfect for any occasion. I have a monthly…read moreflower subscription and do lots of local events/classes. Order from me at least 1 week prior to the date you need your flowers. Follow me on Instagram @I_buymyself_flowers

residents are welcoming. the place is warm and very clean. it is a great place to live if you can…read moreget in

If you are looking for ways to give back, let My Sisters Place be one of your 1st stops in…read moreBaltimore. They offer a ton of volunteering opportunities for individuals or groups. You have everything from serving others, logistics and break down. The staff here is warm and inviting.

Volunteered today and had a good time in the warehouse, packing boxes to be sent to shelters. We…read moremoved so fast that we finished the shift in 2 hours!

I had the amazing opportunity of volunteering here w the Lockheed Martin special projects team back…read morein the fall and I'm looking forward to many more personal volunteer experiences during weekends of dedicating time to such a great cause. Maryland Food Bank thrives off of weekend volunteer hours for packers in their conveyor belt area to box canned goods and boxed foods as they'd otherwise have to bill these hours to payroll. I enjoyed myself and even got in a little cardio as the belt moved more and more foodstuffs through. I was in charge of canned veggies and boy were there lots of them. It was a good time and I can't wait to go back!

I am blessed given that I haven't required the services of House of Ruth, but want to let everyone…read moreknow that I've heard only good things. They are tucked behind quite a few office buildings (I HATE thinking about why they need to be hidden) so before you come to drop off anything please call and get specific directions otherwise you WILL get lost. Their donation hours are M-F noon-5pm. They take brand new or really clean, well-cared for used clothes, shoes, bags, etc. for kids and women. They have a shortage of such items because they are always running full. Your donations are going to strong-willed women who needed to flee in a moment's notice, often without anything of their own. We are so very fortunate in our lives that if my last year's Nordy blazer I wore twice helps one of these ladies land a new job and some independence, awesome. Sure, I could have sold the stuff on eBay but I'm HAPPIER bringing them here.

My son has been going here since he has started school and this place has honestly assisted with…read morethe growth of my child's not only behavior, but was expected of him. They have become a family and make sure my child is looked at as one of their they have several options for hard-working parents who need to drop their children off early as well as assisting parents with picking up and transporting to this facility safely honestly has been a help since I was introduced to the program and I am grateful for Lil flowers. Ms Jasmine, Miss Tracy

Best fried chicken, Mac n cheese, and cornbread that I've had in Maryland thus far. And it's black…read moreowned!

I take note (well I "took note" is the proper English, sounds aggressive like, should that feel…read moreproper to use that English?) staff rarely eats the same food. Maybe because the location is *SMACK* between a jail and a strip club literally, must be funny to many, check Google Maps. Do not expect "Employment Center" to mean a job, welfare, or money, but there are free (and often religious) lectures. Staff does not eat with you during interview (my counselor actually literally laughed at the idea when I remembered other countries' support shelters, and said something to the effect of "We're not allowed to do that [eat with you for free]"). Staff *DOES* (*Warning* You will be proselytized multiple times at once, thank G-d for separation of Church and State in our great American idea of life caring and supportive government) evangelize religion in code. Staff speaks English and A.A.V.E. and Broken English and other languages, some staff (diverse, White, Black, Yellow, Cyan, Red, Green, Blue people too) even points instead of talking. If you can handle being given religious booklets, wait by the shelter or along Fallsway Rd and other religious people will give you food and abbreviatorily-predatory bibles looking like Bibles but mostly blasting adverts.

WEll this place is a Baltimore institution. Even if I had Bill Gates cash I would still eat here…read morefrom time to time and make donations to keep this service available to the downtown Baltimore Area. The food is good and nutritional the deserts are finger licking good the service from the different churches groups and people make the environment a spiritual blessing.. In Baltimore yea we got problems HUN but we all know that God is in control. No matter what you think he or she is.. I once Bumped in to my MUM. Mother Mary. If it's good enough for her than it is truly Blessed for All.. TO BAD I GOT KICKED OUT BY THE AFRICAN AMRICAN SECURITY STAFF BECAUSE I EXSPOSED THAT THE WOMEN AT THE CODE BLUE SHELTER WHERE BEING PIMPED OUT FOR SEX AND DRUGS!!!! They even have Veggie meals!!

The Maryland Book Bank is a great nonprofit that focuses on providing book access to kids. It's…read moredefinitely come a LONG way from its early days in the cramped, hot space connected to the Baltimore Sun building. New space is much better. This location is much more open since it's like a warehouse with shared space for other nonprofits. The books are somewhat organized, but since they have lots of book donations, there are always bins and bins full of books that are constantly being sorted. My suggestion is to come when you have the time to sort through the book options and pick through what's useful. Some books are brand new, others with a little wear, and some are much older. It's a pretty mixed bag of books They're open about 4 days a week for specific timeframes. It's absolutely free to get a certain number of books, and kids can take as many as they can carry. You can also buy a membership, which is tax deductible, if you would like to take more than the allotted amount. They also have special events here and there for members. Overall, this is a great place to get books for classrooms, daycares, camps, etc.

The Maryland Book Bank is such an amazing resource, one that my daughter and I recently discovered!…read moreMy GPS had a difficult time figuring out how to get to the warehouse. Take the road that puts you as close as you can get to the interstate. It is a dim space among a huge warehouse that houses several other non-profits, so you might want to consider bringing donations when you come. The books are all free! There are only kids books, donated from the community, in pretty good used condition. Bring a bag or box. Each person is allowed 25 books, unless they purchase a yearly membership for $45. The hours are Wed 3-5 pm, and Sat 9-11 am. Amazing!!!