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At his first event he was hugging kids, dancing on the grass and stopping by just about every table in sight.

O.W.L. stands for Outreach With Locals. What each word means

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Suzanne and her husband on their porch in Westminster, holding an OWL Movement sign

Owl For OneAugust 4, 2026 · Westminster

Suzanne Got Her Hot Water Back

“It feels wonderful to have hot water again.”

The Shepherd’s Staff brought us her case. She already owned the water heater and could not afford to have it installed, so Chris from ASC Heating and Air fitted it and ran an AC tune up while he was there. It cost her nothing.

Given by ASC Heating and AirWith The Shepherd's Staff
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Gina holding her gift certificate beside Melisa holding a Melisa Ann Photography shirt

Giveaway winnerOctober 7, 2026Oct 7

Gina’s Free Photo Session from Melisa Ann Photography in Carroll County

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉 Congratulations to Gina, the winner of our photography session giveaway with Melisa Ann Photography! Back in September 2009, Gina was in a very bad car accident while 12 weeks pregnant. She told us she probably...

Given by Melisa Ann Photography
Queenie holding her wellness bundle at Crunch Fitness Westminster, beside a team member holding our sign

Giveaway winnerSeptember 8, 2026Sep 8

Queenie’s Free Health and Wellness Bundle from LifeMed Institute and Crunch Fitness

Queenie is a single mom of five and a local school bus driver who has lost 30 pounds since March. She entered to keep getting stronger for her family. Thanks to Vinnie at LifeMed and Matt at Crunch, she took home a $150 LifeMed gift card, shaker cups, shirts and a 6 month membership!

Given by LifeMed Institute and Crunch Fitness Westminster
Alexa with J.C. Landscaping MD and The OWL Movement under a tree, holding up one of our shirts

Giveaway winnerJune 18, 2026Jun 18

Alexa’s Free Yard Makeover from J.C. Landscaping MD

Alexa has been working through some challenges lately and could not keep up with her yard. Josh at J.C. Landscaping MD gave it a full cleanup, a professional cut, fresh mulch and clean edging. We were thrilled to take this one off her plate!

Given by J.C. Landscaping MD
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  • For shops, gyms and studios

    Host a Giveaway

    Give away one product or service, and we promote it for a week with your logo.

    How Giveaways Work
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  • For trades and essentials

    Help a Neighbor in Need

    A nonprofit sends us a neighbor who needs your work, and you give what you can.

    Meet Our Nonprofit Partners
    13 nonprofits we work withAcross Carroll County

  • For any business with a few free hours

    Volunteer Your Time

    Work a shift at a local event or a nonprofit’s table and meet your neighbors.

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    The Shepherd’s Staff needs volunteersHoliday Hope Kick Off

    Held at DK Jewelers, Westminster

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Action For Kindness and Infinite Love ProjectWestminster

47 Local Partners Have Already Said Yes

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