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On June 1 through 15, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is participating in the Charity Champions League, a giving competition where we can win up to $250,000, but we need…
On June 1 through 15, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is participating in the Charity Champions League, a giving competition where we can win up to $250,000, but we need…
As we head into what is for many of us is a long weekend and the start of summer, let us remember the men and women who died in service…
April showers bring May flowers! Or so we thought here in Baltimore. We’re doing a bit of spring cleaning and annual check-ins here at the Foundation to prepare for summer…
Here are a few of the amazing mentors and program partners we work with, sharing what they learned from their moms, how she led by example, and how she has…
As we like to say at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, we harness sports as a vehicle to capture kids’ attention and provide a concrete way to teach them life’s…
They are devoted to your mission.They are understanding, kind, and compassionate.They help improve the lives of others.They are driven and inspired to serve.They are volunteers.National Volunteer Week is April 10-16,…
The game “Cross the River†is the ultimate team work game and a great game that can be played indoors. This game takes every individual working confidently and efficiently by…
Okay, now that you’ve recruited your volunteers, they’ve gone through all the screening, and you’ve scheduled them in… Be clear on guidelines or protocol. Are there certain values or rules that…
When you are recruiting long-term volunteers, it’s not unlike having part-time staff. You’re looking for someone to show up regularly at pre-scheduled times, for a certain duration, and to serve…
There are three essential components to the Badges for Baseball program: consistent law enforcement and adult mentorship, the Badges for Baseball curriculum, and a team sport. The program was created…