Garrett Park, MD

GIVES (a 501(c)(3) organization) began in 1973 with a group of Garrett Park residents who were determined to do something to help relieve hunger locally & internationally. Even after over 40 years, the need to feed, clothe, house and provide training for those less fortunate remains at an all-time high.  Our volunteers collect money once a month in the P.O. lobby and at the GP Farm Stand at Penn Place.

What do the initials GIVES stand for?                                                   
Garrett Park Intercommunity Voluntary Experiment in Sharing.

How is my donation used?  Half is sent to Stepping Stones Shelter, a Montgomery County-based shelter in Rockville that supports homeless families with children. The other half is sent to Thrive DC,  a local organization helping to feed hungry men and women and provide them with support services they need to live with dignity. GIVES also collects travel-size toiletries for them year-round.

For further info, to volunteer (only 2 hours/year) or ask about Gift Donation Cards, please contact the officers below. If you'd like to make a donation by mail, please send to G.I.V.E.S., Inc., PO Box 331, Garrett Park, MD 20896.

GIVES 2023 Collection Dates