Giving Back, Linda’s Legacy will begin collecting donations of new and gently used winter items for its annual Homeless Drive on December 15. GBLL will be collecting coats, hats, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, thermals, sweats, new underwear and baby items such as diapers, baby seats, clothes and formula. Locally, collections will be taking place at Kent Island KMart parking lot on Saturday, December 15 from 11 am-5 pm and Sunday, December 16 from 1 pm to 5 pm. For more information, contact Patrickm@atlanticbb.net.

Giving Back, Linda’s Legacy announces its Sponsor A Backpack Program as part of its annual Homeless Drive. For a donation of $25, Giving Back, Linda’s Legacy, can provide a new backpack filled with thermals, socks, gloves, hat, and sweats to a homeless person living on the streets of Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington, DC. Give the gift of warmth this year, and consider sponsoring a backpack in the name of a loved one, friend, co-worker or employee by visiting homelessdrive.com and clicking on “Sponsor A Backpack.” We will send that individual a card letting the person know that a backpack was sponsored in his or her name.

On Christmas Eve, Giving Back, Linda’s Legacy expects to deliver over 2000 backpacks to those living on the streets as part of its annual Homeless Drive.

GBLL is an all- volunteer, 501(C)3 non-profit based in Anne Arundel County, Maryland whose Christmas Drive to Help the Homeless delivers over 20 truckloads of clothing to homeless shelters in tAnne Arundel County, Baltimore and Washington, DC on Christmas Eve.

GBLL is dedicated to providing food, clothing, fellowship and programs aimed at encouraging self-respect and fostering self-empowerment. For more information visit www.homelessdrive.com or on Facebook at Giving Back, Linda’s Legacy.