St. Mary's County Advanced Life Support
St. Mary's County Advanced Life Support
bls

patient

Yearly Calls
2023 7039
2022 6920
2021 7151
2020 6543
2019 6487
2018 6452
2017 6057
2016 5808
2015 5589
2014 5322
2013 5157
2012 5257

Web Counters
Website Visitors
Since
March 1, 2017
1,288,486
Visitors Today
Apr 22, 2026
136

Bring People Together and Make a Meaningful Impact

Print RSS Facebook Twitter RSS

By Past Chief/President Carol Boehm
February 20, 2026

Here are some February community service ideas that can bring people together and make a meaningful impact:

1. Black History Month Events
Organize a local history walk, art exhibit, or reading event highlighting Black leaders, artists, and innovators. Partner with local schools or libraries to make it educational and engaging.

2. Winter Clothing Drive
Collect coats, gloves, scarves, and blankets for shelters. February is still cold in many areas, so warm gear is in high demand.

3. Community Garden Prep
Host a seed-starting or garden planning day to prepare for spring planting. Donate future harvests to food banks.

4. Random Acts of Kindness Week (mid-February)
Encourage neighbors to perform small acts of kindness—like paying for someone’s coffee or leaving uplifting notes in public spaces—and share stories to inspire others.

5. Fundraiser for Local Causes
Host a bake sale, trivia night, or virtual talent show to raise money for a community project or nonprofit.

6. Gather toiletries, wash clothes, tooth paste and toothbrushes, healthy snacks, Word Search Puzzle books and deliver them to area Nursing Homes.

Anytime is a good time for donations and random acts of kindness.


Add a Comment Add a Comment 0 Comment(s)


Website Designed and Hosted By: Content Proudly Maintained By: Contact Info:
Firehouse Solutions
www.FirehouseSolutions.com
St. Mary's County Advanced Life Support
P.O. Box 2421
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Emergency Dial 911
Non-Emergency: 301-690-2044
E-mail: info@smcals.org
Copyright © 2026 Firehouse Solutions (A Service of Technology Reflections, Inc.)