Making an Impact Across Maryland
When the members of Fello’s Living Boldly advocacy group asked, “How can we give back to our community?” the answer was clear: take action. On Living Boldy’s first annual Volunteer Day, they rolled up their sleeves, spread out across the region, and got to work.
A total of 26 people participated in Living Boldly Volunteer Day, joining together to make a meaningful impact across our communities. Volunteers supported local food pantries, worked at animal shelters, and lent a hand to neighborhood projects that strengthen community life. This day of service will continue as an annual tradition, building on the spirit of connection and advocacy for years to come.





Volunteers supported:
- MidShore Meals til Monday, Cambridge – Packing 100–200 food bags for neighbors facing food insecurity.
- Paws at the Mall, Annapolis – Cleaning, greeting visitors, and connecting with cats awaiting their forever homes.
- Talbot Humane, Easton – Helping with animal care and enjoying plenty of kitten playtime.
- The Lost Towns Project, Londontown – Sorting and cleaning historical artifacts from Anne Arundel County, preserving local history for the community.
- Waterfowl Festival, Easton – Supporting preparations for the November festival.
The day was meaningful and rewarding for both the volunteers and the organizations they supported.
“The group was so lovely and truly helped us out, I enjoyed getting to meet and know every last one of them,” said Maggie Crawford of the Anne Arundel County SPCA “Thank you for the work that you do to foster an inclusive and vibrant community for all.”
Inspired by the day of service, one volunteer shared, “I want to come back here and volunteer more often,” and took the first step by signing up for future opportunities.
What is Living Boldly?
Launched in 2022, Living Boldly is Fello’s self-advocacy group that empowers people with disabilities to represent themselves, their ideas, and their interests. Open to anyone with a disability, the group operates through two Maryland chapters in Anne Arundel County and the Eastern Shore, each reflecting the unique needs of their own communities.
Both chapters share a mission: ensure full inclusion, amplify voices on important issues, support personal growth, and encourage independence. Living Boldly’s Volunteer Day is an example of that mission, showing that advocacy goes beyond words—its people making a tangible impact on those around them.
Join Living Boldly
Join us at an upcoming Living Boldly meeting and add your voice, ideas, and energy to the movement. Your seat at the table is waiting—come help shape what’s next. You do not need to receive services from Fello to join the group.