Celebrate 'Make A Difference Day' by Volunteering in Severn

Millions of Americans will volunteer on Make A Difference Day, which is set for Oct. 22 and touted as a "national day of doing good" sponsored by the HandsOn Network and USA WEEKEND.

Find volunteer projects in Maryland by asking the Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County.

For those who can't volunteer on Oct. 22, find an opportunity for a date that fits in your schedule. The Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County suggests contacting the following groups to volunteer on Oct. 22 in the region:

Christian Assistance Program Food Pantry

The food pantry at the is always looking for people to give up an hour on Tuesday or Thursdays and help pack grocery bags full of food for those in need. To give to the CAP food panty or get involved, contact Jean McHenry at mchenrysnorth40@verizon.net or call 410-674-5353.

Bello Machre

Volunteers are needed on Oct. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. for help with the Make a Difference Day Picnic. Volunteers will help set up, clean up, oversee games and activities, and greet guests. For more information, contact Evette at 443-702-3064 or ewatson@bellomachre.org.

The Caring Collection Inc.

Volunteers, both students and adults, can help on Oct. 22 as the group prepares for a big event in early November.  This nonprofit organization raises funds for cancer research and patient care at Anne Arundel Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital by making and selling stained glass angels and sun catchers. Contact Bobbie Burnett at 410-849-5333 or caringcollection@gmail.com.

Happy Helpers for the Homeless

This nonprofit organization provides food, toiletries, and clothing to the hungry and homeless. Volunteers are needed from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22 to take a group for breakfast at the Glen Burnie Golden Corral, and afterwards clients will receive job search assistance, haircuts, clothing, toiletry gift bags and lunch. Contact Bobbi Coffman at 443-433-2416 for more information about volunteering on all projects and events.

New Life Fellowship International Ministries

Nondenominational church will be volunteering at Morningside Assisted Living, located at 7548 Old Telegraph Rd. in Hanover, on Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. Volunteers will play Bingo and visit with the nursing home residents. For more information, email nlfimoutreach@gmail.com.