Public & Societal Benefit

For 30 years Streetlights has strived to change the hiring landscape for young adults of color from disadvantaged neighborhoods. Through Job Training, Job Placement and Career Advancement, Streetlights has made inroads in every department, from Production Assistant to Producer, from Stylist to Showrunner. As more graduates enter the workforce they contribute to the much-needed diversification of the Entertainment Industry.

At United Way, we strive to create a community where every child and family has the opportunity to succeed.

We tackle tough problems, addressing immediate needs and finding long-term solutions.

We do this by investing in programs, initiatives and services and by mobilizing volunteers. Because we know that United, we can do more than anyone can do alone.

“I’m going back over there. I know I won’t make it back this time, but it really doesn’t matter because no one would even care.”

Faced with an illness that significantly shortens life expectancy, what would you do? The distress as adults is hard, having lived through so many experiences you don’t want to lose. But imagine not even reaching the age of ten and facing open heart surgeries and other intensive treatments to allow yourself to do normal activities.

Asher is a lovable 4-month-old from Eldon, Missouri. Today, he is happy and healthy, but only a few months ago, he was fighting for his life.

Shortly after he was born, Asher was whisked away from his parents with a suspected diagnosis of down syndrome. As a result, he was transferred within hours of his birth to the NICU at MU Health Care’s Women and Children’s Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

At the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation, volunteers are the most vital part of our operations. Without them, it would be impossible for the Foundation to assist the hundreds of heroes that walk through our doors every week needing assistance. Dedicated volunteers like Alice R. are essential to the organization, and their passion for serving the community shines through their commitment to their clients.

On 15 Feb 2022 Calvert K-9 (CK-9) Search Team was called out by St. Mary's County Sheriff's office to search for a 71 Y/O missing male in Charlotte Hall area. We responded with 5 SAR Dogs, 7 additional searchers and 2 OPS planners. At approximately 1150 a happy find was made by CK-9 dog "Team Butters"! The subject had fallen in the woods the evening before and could not get up, even in the freezing temperatures.

Proceeds from this event go directly back to the organization to support all the incredible programs and services that mean the most to our families . This includes family resources and programming, k-12 education support and higher education classes, medical outreach, Spanish family programs and services, and more!

Thank you for your support, we can't wait to see you at City Park on September 25th!