Community Impact

November 2025 | Calvert County, Maryland

On Monday, November 17, 2025, our community experienced a tragic fire that destroyed the homes of approximately twenty-five individuals. Families were forced to evacuate with little notice, with some leaving behind nearly everything they owned.

Our Response

Thanks to the generosity of our community, The Cusick Foundation responded quickly to meet immediate needs by providing:

• 20 Individual Essential Care Kits, each containing:
  • Shampoo
  • Toothpaste
  • Washcloth
  • Towel
  • Stress-relief fidget
  • Bar of soap
  • Q-tips
  • Hair ties
  • Brush/comb
  • Deodorant
• Additional critical supplies, including:
  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Multi-pack toothbrushes
  • $450 in Gift Cards

These items helped provide comfort, dignity, and immediate relief to families during an incredibly difficult time.

Community Recognition

The Cusick Foundation was recognized by Commissioner Grasso during the Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting held on November 18, 2025, for being one of the first organizations to reach out and offer assistance following the fire.

Why This Matters

This response reflects our mission to support individuals and families during times of crisis by providing essential resources, compassionate outreach, and timely support when it is needed most.

Bringing Warmth, Hope, and Community This Holiday Season

This holiday season, The Cusick Foundation Inc. was honored to lead a Christmas Donation Drive in support of Safe Harbor Shelter for Women and Children, a vital resource providing safety, stability, and hope to women and children during times of crisis.

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for individuals and families who have been displaced or are navigating uncertainty. Our goal was simple but meaningful: to ensure that every woman and child at Safe Harbor felt remembered, supported, and cared for during the Christmas season.

A Community Effort Rooted in Compassion

Thanks to the generosity of our community, donors, friends, and supporters, we were able to collect a wide range of essential items to support Safe Harbor residents. Contributions included clothing, blankets, personal care items, household necessities, and thoughtful items intended to bring comfort and dignity during a challenging time.

All items received prior to 10:00 a.m. on December 23, 2025 were delivered in time for Christmas. Any additional items that arrived after that time are being carefully inventoried, with arrangements underway to ensure they are delivered promptly. We are also expecting a small number of additional donations scheduled to arrive in the coming days.

Every donation—large or small—played a role in making this drive successful.

More Than Donations — A Message of Support

This drive was about more than providing physical items. It was about sending a message: you are not alone, you are valued, and your community cares.

At The Cusick Foundation, we believe that moments of crisis are when compassion matters most. Partnering with Safe Harbor allowed us to extend that belief into action, supporting a shelter that works tirelessly to provide safety, advocacy, and healing for women and children rebuilding their lives.

With Gratitude

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated, shared our posts, spread the word, or supported this drive in any way. Your generosity directly impacted lives and helped bring warmth and comfort to families during the holiday season.

Because of you, Christmas looked a little brighter for the women and children served by Safe Harbor.

Looking Ahead

The Cusick Foundation remains committed to supporting individuals and families during times of crisis through emergency assistance, essential resources, mentorship, and community partnerships. This Christmas Drive is one of many ways we strive to show up when it matters most.

If you would like to learn more about our mission, future outreach efforts, or ways to get involved, we invite you to explore our website and follow us on social media.

Together, we are building stronger, safer, and more compassionate communities.

Community in Action 

The Cusick Foundation Inc. is proud to share that we donated 45 Essential Items Kits to the Calvert County Department of Community Resources for the Calvert County Community Resource Fair, taking place on Friday, March 27, 2026.

These kits were thoughtfully prepared to support individuals and families facing challenging circumstances, ensuring access to basic necessities when they are needed most. 

Each kit included:

• Reflective backpack
• Emergency blanket
• Travel-size shampoo, conditioner, lotion & bar soap
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Cooling towel
• Brush or comb
• Toiletry bag
• Notepad
• Small flashlight
• Pair of socks

At The Cusick Foundation, our mission is to provide essential items and compassionate support during times of crisis—and this is just one way we continue to serve our community.

Thank you to the Calvert County Department of Community Resources for the opportunity to partner in making a difference.

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