Help a Student Start the School Year with Confidence
A new school year should be a time of possibility—a fresh start filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and discover what comes next.
But for many of the young people served by Everstand, starting school can come with challenges that go far beyond a school supply list. As they navigate instability, trauma, and circumstances beyond their control, youth may need extra academic support, opportunities to explore their interests, and encouragement that helps them walk into the classroom feeling prepared and confident.
With your support, we can help ensure every student has the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive—inside the classroom and beyond.
Give TodayHow You Can Help
Every gift, whether in-kind or monetary, helps provide daily essentials and school supplies, along with enriching programs that build confidence, spark new interests, and prepare young people for what's next.
Examples of What Your Monetary Gift Can Do:
$25 offsets the cost of essential supplies like notebooks, pens, and folders
$50 funds personalized tutoring for a student falling behind
$100 gives access to enriching programs like art or culinary workshops
$250 provides fully stocked backpacks to multiple students
$500 equips classrooms with calming kits for students managing trauma
$1,000 supports field trips, after-school clubs, library upgrades, and more
In-Kind Donations Needed Throughout the Year:
Over-the-ear headphones — our greatest need
Laundry detergent pods
Individually wrapped snacks & single serve juices
Twin XL Sheets
Hygiene items — curly/ethnic hair care, feminine hygiene products, deodorant
Gift cards to Target, Walmart, Amazon, or Fast Food Restaurants
Short on time? A gift card (physical or e-gift card) lets our staff buy exactly what's missing, exactly when it's needed. E-gift cards can be designated to Everstand at advancement@everstand.org.
Checks, gift cards, and supplies can also be mailed directly to:
Everstand
Attn: Advancement Office
3300 Gaither Rd
Baltimore, MD 21244
A School Year of Hope Begins with YOU!
Everstand Scholarship Recipient Enrolled at Coppin State University
When Karmyn arrived at Everstand, she came ready for a fresh start. With determination and heart, she embraced every chance to grow—boosting her school attendance, reducing AWOLs, and diving into life skills that prepared her for independence.
Her dedication paid off. Karmyn graduated from Randallstown High School, received the James and Lois Mathis Award for Community Service, and began her studies at Coppin State University to pursue her dream of becoming a social worker.
Karmyn's decision to pursue a degree in social work is not just a career path—it’s a calling. She wants to support children in the system—kids like her—because she knows firsthand how life-changing it can be to have someone who truly listens and cares.
About Everstand
Everstand (formerly Board of Child Care) supports children, teens, and families with a holistic approach to care—combining education, residential support, mental and behavioral health services, and community programming. We believe that with the right support, every young person can succeed not just in school, but in life.
Learn more here.