From Dragon Boats to Mindful Yoga
Looking for a place to share your generosity and help those in need? Continuing our series on nonprofit organizations, we found some lesser-known groups you should know about that are helping in our county!
Introductory paddle up Ego Alley in a Dragon Boat. Photo courtesy of Annapolis Dragon Boat Club Members.
The Annapolis Dragon Boat Club The Annapolis Dragon Boat Club was founded in 2010 by local community leaders who were touched by cancer. Originating in ancient China, teams compete in Dragon Boats, which are large canoe-like vessels fitted with ornately carved dragon’s heads and tails. Dragon Boat racing is a fun-filled water sport that encourages team-building, grows enduring friendships, builds physical strength and confidence. The club supports those affected by cancer through dragon boating’s accessibility to people of all fitness levels as they build strength and resilience by paddling. The club is also committed to spreading awareness about breast health, advocating for regular self-exams, mammograms, and screenings. To learn more about how to support the Dragon Boat Club, view the practice schedule, or events like their upcoming Dragonfest on October 12, 2024, visit annapolisdragonboatclub.org or email them at info@annapolisdragonboatclub.org. Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Yoga and Wellness Katrice Nelson started Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds to offer stress management and personal fulfillment programs based on her personal journey. Her organization serves the community by promoting “Building Healthy Habits for a Lifetime” through yoga, nutrition, and other wellness classes for adults and children. Katrice also offers private organizations, such as PTA groups, options to raise funds through family yoga and Zumba events. To find out more about how you can participate in community classes visit their community Eventbrite Link or to make charitable contributions, visit hbodieshminds.com.
Impact100 Greater Chesapeake Impact100 Greater Chesapeake is an all-volunteer, women’s-philanthropic community dedicated to improving the lives of Anne Arundel County residents by collectively funding grants to local, nonprofit organizations. Annapolis Moms’ own food contributor Sarah Amyot is also the Vice President and Grants Coordinator of this wonderful organization. Sarah tells us that, “[c]oming together with like-minded women and collectively funding high-impact, transformative grants, where 100% of membership contributions go back into the community, is incredibly rewarding and one of the main reasons why I joined Impact100 Greater Chesapeake.” One hundred percent of each member’s donation of $1,000 is directly given to a selected nonprofit every year through votes cast by the members. To-date, Impact100 Greater Chesapeake has funded transformational grants totaling $434,000 to six nonprofit organizations. Please visit their website for more information about Impact100 Greater Chesapeake, their influence in Anne Arundel County, how to get involved, and how to submit an application to be one of Impact100’s grantees impact100greaterchesapeake. org or email info@impact100greaterchesapeake.org.
A senior dog rescued by SDS. Photo courtesy of SDS.
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