Chris Davis
Philanthropy
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)
BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest animal shelter and pet adoption center. We are an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door. A staggering 30 or more animals are surrendered to BARCS every day. No matter what the circumstance, we do not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food, medical care and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to more than 10,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement. Each year, BARCS is growing, evolving and working to implement new innovative programs that benefit animals in need and the neighborhoods that support them.
The University of Maryland Medical System Foundation (UMMS Foundation) raises philanthropic funds to safeguard the future of health care excellence for the University of Maryland Medical System. Through the development of private and public investments, UMMS Foundation acts to help the medical system remain a leader in integrated health care delivery. UMMS Foundation serves as the primary fundraising entity for the University of Maryland Medical System, including the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus.
Teammates for Kids began in 1999 with the love and support of 67 Major League Baseball players who made a pledge to help kids. Since then, over 4,700 professional athletes from baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, rodeo and racing have joined our team. "Once a Teammate ... Always a Teammate"
Big League Impact partners with professional athletes through unique, sports-related fundraising platforms to help people meet basic human needs like food, clean water, medical care, shelter, and education in an effort to save lives, restore dignity, and instill hope.