2020 Nano-Bio Report

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We Support Baltimore Communities needed support more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic and the INBT proudly supports the Baltimore community. Our staff members, students, and faculty participated in or contributed to the following Johns Hopkins University community engagement activities and events. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, employees participated in volunteer projects at Baltimore nonprofit organizations. The Hopkins Pantry To assist Hopkins students, staff, and faculty dealing with food insecurities, food and personal products were collected and donated to the Hopkins Pantry. Vernon Rice Memorial Turkey Program Money donations helped to purchase turkey and vegetable baskets from a local farm for families in need throughout the Thanksgiving and December holidays. Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Senior Program To reduce contact during COVID-19, gift cards were purchased and provided to families and senior citizens in need during the December holiday season. JHU United Way Campaign Johns Hopkins joins with the United Way of Central Maryland to contribute to causes either through direct donations or by participating in fundraising events.

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