AFT Maryland and many of our local affiliates once again participated in the AFL-CIO Community Services of Central Maryland's annual Holiday Basket and Toy Drive for union families in need. AFT Maryland staff, Kolade Balogun and Jeffery Johnson helped to coordinate with the AFL-CIO and our affiliates to set up donation boxes, collect non perishable food items and toys for families.
Early in December, union members descended upon the Metro Baltimore AFL-CIO offices at the IBEW building on W. Patapsco in Baltimore to volunteer, sorting food items and toys to prepare the baskets to give away, and again the next day to help deliver baskets to union families around the region who are in need.
AFT Maryland staff and members enjoy participating in this community effort every year!
Article and photos by AFT Maryland staff
December 2025