Annapolis Gives

Free Transportation to Mass Vaccination Site at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
County Executive Steuart Pittman and Mayor Gavin Buckley announced a collaborative effort to ensure county residents can access transportation to and from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium mass vaccination site. “Anne Arundel County has prioritized our most vulnerable residents throughout the vaccination rollout, and we will continue to do so at the new mass vaccination […]

The Brick Companies Kick off CRAB Sailing Center with $100K Donation
To honor the memory of his father, who had a love of sailing and believed in the restorative effect of it, Lex Birney, CEO of The Brick Companies, made a $100,000 donation today to Chesapeake RegionAccessible Boating (CRAB) Sailing as they kicked off their 30th anniversary and marked the beginning of the construction of a […]

Former County Executive Leopold Strikes Again With Local Subway Owner to Benefit Food Bank
Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold and the owner of several ares Subway shops have teamed up once again to raise some much needed funds for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Mr. Ranjit Chahal, owner of six area Subway restaurants (Four in Anne Arunedl County) has partnered with the former County Executive on […]

Check-Off Line 35 and Help Preserve Maryland’s Greatest Natural Resource
Tax season is here, and Marylanders can help protect one of our state’s greatest natural treasures, the Chesapeake Bay and its wildlife, by making a tax-deductible contribution by checking-off line 35, the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund, on the Maryland tax form. Where does the money go? The Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund […]

Hospice of the Chesapeake Invites Adults to its Tuscan Twilight Tasting Virtual Fundraiser
Find a Zoom backdrop of the central Italian countryside and then prepare to join Hospice of the Chesapeake for a virtual wine tasting (but with real wine!) The Tuscan Twilight Tasting is an online event that will take place beginning at 5 p.m. April 22. But first you will pick up your wine and a […]

Historic Annapolis’ Virtual Annapolis by Candelight Moved to April 23-May 7
The holiday surge of COVID cases forced Historic Annapolis to halt filming for the virtual Annapolis by Candlelight, therefore requiring another change in the date. Filming has resumed and and the virtual tour will now be available for guests beginning April 23, 2021. The virtual tour will be available for a two week period, with […]

Check-Off Line 35 and Help Preserve Maryland’s Greatest Natural Resource
Tax season is here, and Marylanders can help protect one of our state’s greatest natural treasures, the Chesapeake Bay and its wildlife, by making a tax-deductible contribution by checking-off line 35, the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund, on the Maryland tax form. Where does the money go? The Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund […]

Hospice of the Chesapeake Invites Adults to its Tuscan Twilight Tasting Virtual Fundraiser
Find a Zoom backdrop of the central Italian countryside and then prepare to join Hospice of the Chesapeake for a virtual wine tasting (but with real wine!) The Tuscan Twilight Tasting is an online event that will take place beginning at 5 p.m. April 22. But first you will pick up your wine and a […]

AMFM Offering $6000 in Grants for Summer Youth Programs
Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc. (AMFM), a nonprofit organization that supports professional Annapolis musicians and music programs for youth, is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for grants from its David Glaser Education Fund. Awards will go to organizations in the greater Annapolis area whose summer programs benefit underserved students. The David […]

AACC Ranked Number One in Nation
Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) has taken the top spot in a national ranking of community colleges by Academic Influence, a team of academics and data scientists providing objective, influence-based rankings for higher education. “We’re excited and humbled to be ranked number one in the country,” said Dr. Dawn Lindsay, AACC president. “It affirms the […]

Historic Annapolis’ Virtual Annapolis by Candelight Moved to April 23-May 7
The holiday surge of COVID cases forced Historic Annapolis to halt filming for the virtual Annapolis by Candlelight, therefore requiring another change in the date. Filming has resumed and and the virtual tour will now be available for guests beginning April 23, 2021. The virtual tour will be available for a two week period, with […]

City of Annapolis to Support “Inclusive Ventures Program” with $10K Grant
The City of Annapolis is issuing a $10,000 grant to the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) to support at least two Annapolis businesses in the fall cohort of AAEDC’s “Inclusive Ventures Program.” “Because of the pandemic, small businesses are struggling. Providing training, networking and capital are great ways to give businesses a leg up […]

Hospice of the Chesapeake Invites Adults to its Tuscan Twilight Tasting Virtual Fundraiser
Find a Zoom backdrop of the central Italian countryside and then prepare to join Hospice of the Chesapeake for a virtual wine tasting (but with real wine!) The Tuscan Twilight Tasting is an online event that will take place beginning at 5 p.m. April 22. But first you will pick up your wine and a […]

Check-Off Line 35 and Help Preserve Maryland’s Greatest Natural Resource
Tax season is here, and Marylanders can help protect one of our state’s greatest natural treasures, the Chesapeake Bay and its wildlife, by making a tax-deductible contribution by checking-off line 35, the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund, on the Maryland tax form. Where does the money go? The Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund […]

Light House Receives $1M Gift from Anonymous Donor
The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center was awarded a $1 million gift from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. This much needed funding directly supports The Light House’s mission to rebuild lives with compassion by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward housing, employment, and self-sufficiency. […]

Historic Annapolis’ Virtual Annapolis by Candelight Moved to April 23-May 7
The holiday surge of COVID cases forced Historic Annapolis to halt filming for the virtual Annapolis by Candlelight, therefore requiring another change in the date. Filming has resumed and and the virtual tour will now be available for guests beginning April 23, 2021. The virtual tour will be available for a two week period, with […]

Get ready… Annapolis Restaurant Week 2021 is coming!
Annapolis Restaurant Week in Annapolis started thirteen years ago to support local restaurants in the off season. It is a fun way to support our local restaurants, save a few dollars, have an amazing meal and get out of the house and enjoy time with friends and family. And last year, it was one of […]

Come Meet the Arundel Ambasador on March 6th
At a time when many individuals are considering the possibility of a safe, socially distanced spring getaway, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is launching a mobile visitor information center to bring the destination to them. Wrapped with images promoting the entire destination, the 8.5’ x 20’ Arundel Ambassador trailer features two 65” televisions […]

TODAY: Mission Escape Rooms to Donate All Sales to the Barstool Fund
Mission Escape Rooms, Maryland’s largest operator of escape rooms, announced that it will donate 100% of the sales of escape room experiences booked for Wednesday, March 3rd to the Barstool Fund. The Barstool Fund was started by Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to help small businesses across America impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the […]

Former County Executive Leopold and Local Subway Owner Team Up for Food Bank
Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold and the owner of several ares Subway shops have teamed up to raise some much needed funds for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Mr. Ranjit Chahal, owner of three area Subway restaurants Orchard Beach, Edgewater and Annapolis) has partnered with the former County Executive on a matching […]

BONUS PODCAST: How to Cook 438 Meals a Day for a Year
If you needed to cook 438 meals a day, every day, for a year….how would you go about it? I’d start off with a bigger kitchen; but there is no need to re-invent the wheel here because Monica Alvardo is doing just that with Feed Anne Arundel. March 16, 2020, word came down from Goveror […]

Mission Escape Rooms to Donate All March 3rd Sales to the Barstool Fund
Mission Escape Rooms, Maryland’s largest operator of escape rooms, announced that it will donate 100% of the sales of escape room experiences booked for Wednesday, March 3rd to the Barstool Fund. The Barstool Fund was started by Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to help small businesses across America impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the […]