2024 Honor Rows recipient, by Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank and the Governor’s Office on Service & Volunteerism
Citation from Maryland Governor
Proclamation from The County Executive of Montgomery County, Maryland
Citation from The Maryland General Assembly
Rise N Shine Foundation is the recipient of 2022 Climate & Energy Leadership Award - The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
Rise N Shine Foundation is the recipient of 2024 Honor Row award presented by Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank and the Governor’s Office on Service & Volunteerism
Officially certifying organization for President's Volunteer Service Award
Started first ever Composting and Food Rescue programs in Upcounty, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD
Composting Program started in 15 schools and 4 in pipeline
Partnered with MCPS Division of Sustainability and Compliance for Food Recovery program runs in 100 MCPS schools
Food Recovery programs from various Business, Restaurants, Grocery stores, Bakeries
Mission:
Rise N Shine Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to making our community a better place through volunteer-based solutions. Our vision is to motivate people of all ages and backgrounds to take on leadership positions to help the less fortunate.
Environment Sustainability Programs
Food Recovery Programs
Pop- Up Pantry and Brown bag distribution programs
Emergency Food assistance programs
School composting program
Business composting program
Community Services
Sewing Pillowcases
Shoe drives
Letters of hope
Fight against hunger
Sandwich & Cookie bags
Advocacy
Postcard campaign & Testimony for Maryland Bill HB150/SB124: Grant Program to Reduce and Compost School Waste
MCPS Board of education-To start a county wide Composting programs
DMV Food Recovery 2022- Launching a Food waste Action in MCPS schools
Maryland Association for Environment and Outdoor Education - Composting Programs (Conferences in 2019, 2022, & 2023)