Chester River Association

Established in 1944, World Relief works with evangelical churches to bring relief for suffering people. The organization provides child development programs that teach about health and hygiene, as well as offers conflict resolution services. It serves people throughout Malawi, Mozambique, Indonesia and the United States. World Relief also provides legal support, job training and English classes for immigrants. The organization offers emergency housing, food, clothing, medical care and trauma counseling services for trafficking victims. It provides small loans for poor men and women. In addition, the organization has partnership with Global AIDS, Micah Challenge and Red Lantern. World Relief teaches farmers about crop rotation and irrigation.

Associated Black Charities is one of the premier African American philanthropic organizations in Maryland. The organization conducts its business through grant-making, investments, donor-advised funds and fundraising events. It raises and distributes funds to address critical issues and support area service providers with expertise through training and technical assistance. Associated Black Charities coordinates the community response to critical health issues, including HIV, AIDS and the impact of tobacco usage. Its African American Philanthropy Initiative program promotes, encourages and expands organized philanthropy in the African American community. Associated Black Charities has its headquarters in Baltimore and has branches in Cambridge and Landover, Md.