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March 10, 2026 – Open Door Sports
Open Door Sports is a small nonprofit making a big impact in the lives of children and young adults with disabilities. We offer free, adapted sports programs that provide inclusive athletic opportunities that these individuals would otherwise never have. Since launching with soccer in 2017, our programming has grown to encompass basketball, bocce, pickleball, golf, tennis, yoga, T-ball, and flag football. All programs are held in Montgomery County, with the majority taking place right after school — bringing sports directly to the children while giving parents a valuable hour of respite, knowing their child is in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment. Our participants are paired with neurotypical middle and high school volunteers who serve as peer buddies. These partnerships go far beyond the playing field: they forge genuine bonds, broaden the worldview of the volunteers, and foster deeper understanding and empathy across the broader community. With just one full-time employee, Open Door Sports serves over 700 children and young adults with disabilities each year through more than 70 programs — a testament to the power of community, volunteerism, and sport to transform lives. […]

Posted on April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

REAL is an innovative partnership between the Montgomery County, MD Department of […]

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April 4, 2018 – REAL program of the JCA

Posted on December 6, 2017February 5, 2018

Nourish Now brings food security to families, children, and seniors in need in Montgomery […]

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December 6, 2017 – Nourish Now

Posted on September 13, 2017January 30, 2018

KindWorks organizes volunteer opportunities to support vulnerable members in our community towards […]

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September 13, 2017 – KindWorks

Posted on June 7, 2017January 30, 2018

Formerly the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, Everymind provides many needed […]

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June 7, 2017 – Everymind

Posted on March 22, 2017January 30, 2018

Community Support Services is a community-based service organization for individuals with developmental […]

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March 22, 2017 – Community Support Services

Posted on December 7, 2016January 30, 2018

MCAHIC’s mission is to provide a forum for disseminating and exchanging information […]

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December 7, 2016 – Montgomery County Association for Hearing & Impaired Children

Posted on September 28, 2016January 30, 2018

Montgomerys Kids helps support the needs of children in the welfare system […]

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September 28, 2016 – Montgomerys Kids