A huge thank you to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and our incredible board member Deirdre Perkins for coordinating and donating over 150 period packs for students in need. Access to basic hygiene products is something every student deserves, and these packs will go directly to supporting students...
A huge thank you to Tom Sparks and the team Sparks at Play for delivering our Weis food order as we prepare weekend food bags ahead of Spring Break! Their team always shows up with strong arms and big smiles, helping ensure that the food our students rely on gets where it needs to go. We’re...
Snow? Rain? Sunshine? Typical Maryland weather… we’ll take it all. No matter the forecast, we’re going to keep showing up and doing what we love at SSN — putting our mission into action. Supporting students and families can’t wait for the “perfect” weather, and neither can we. A huge thank you...
One of our school liaisons recently shared: “It has been a constant source of security and resources for them — the ability to say yes, I can get you a coat, shoes, food, or whatever may help meet your needs today is invaluable.” Our Rooms of Support ensure students know that when...
We love it when the Loyola Blakefield bus pulls up — always loaded with food, big smiles, and a willingness to help! Yesterday these students, along with their amazing chaperones, worked tirelessly to stock our shelves with food that will help fill the bellies of many students in need. Their...
Yesterday, our Program Manager and Executive Director made site visits to Halstead Academy, Loch Raven Technical Academy, and Dumbarton Middle School and it is always a joy to see the mission in action and hear firsthand the stories behind the work. At Loch Raven Technical Academy, the team...
On a cold, gray winter day, sometimes the smallest moments bring the brightest light. One of our Lead Volunteers shared this beautiful story from last week: “I was volunteering in the music classroom last week and was about to tie-up the shoelaces of a little first grader. Then she said, ‘My...
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’re hosting a Period Product Drive to support students who lack access to essential menstrual supplies. Period products are basic necessities—not luxuries. Yet many students miss school or struggle in silence without them. Every donation makes a...
We’re so grateful to Hungry Heart (Baltimore County) for their generous bread donation, which went directly to Owings Mills High School for their recent food distribution. Partnerships like this are a double win — saving perfectly good food from going to waste while making sure it gets into the...
We’re so excited to welcome our Spring term interns from Towson University! Jessica, Kollyn, and Evelyn joined us last week, and they are already bringing so much enthusiasm and a genuine eagerness to learn. We’re thrilled to have them as part of our team this semester. Yesterday, they dove...
Our Hair Care Drive is still underway—and we’re still collecting donations! Hair care is an essential part of hygiene, confidence, and showing up ready to learn. Items like shampoo, conditioner, styling products, brushes, combs, edge control, and products for textured hair make a real difference...
Last week, our Program Manager visited Parkville High School and Carney Elementary School for site visits—and what a special time it was. At Parkville High, their Room of Support received a major glow up this year, more than doubling in size! A class of students proudly showed off the incredible...