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September 6, 2025

Volunteer Appreciation Gathering

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The projects we bring to life each year wouldn’t be possible without our incredible volunteers. Their time, talent, and creativity make every Community Design Works (CDW) project shine.

Every so often, we hit pause to celebrate them, and with this gorgeous weather, we couldn’t resist gathering at one of our favorite parks.

Volunteers showed off their project boards, swapped stories, and connected over portraits, games, and even a “vacant lot transformation” Mad Lib. Add in bites from Socialized Catering (via Our Time Kitchen), and the vibe was all about gratitude and good company.

From Baltimore City to Prince George’s County, our volunteers bring care and creativity to communities across Maryland.