The foundation has been recognized by many different publications throughout the years. Take a few minutes to find out more!

Foundation Receives Baltimore County’s Highest Volunteer Honor

The PMJ Foundation received the Maryland You Are Beautiful Award on Wednesday October 31, 2007 during the Good Neighbor Week 2007 Award Ceremony. This is the highest volunteer honor in Baltimore County.

“Personally, I am extremely appreciative that our volunteers received such an award. This is truly amazing. The PMJ Foundation is comprised of volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Maryland young people and their families. The partnerships we build will continue to help us help others. We thank County Executive Jim Smith and all of our neighbors for their continued efforts to improve the lives of others,” said Preston Mitchum Jr., founder of the PMJ Foundation.

“For the past five years, this Foundation has been an important presence in the community, contributing to countless citizens of all ages and backgrounds,” said Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith, Jr., as he presented the proclamation. “The Preston Mitchum Foundation has helped over 7,100 individuals through its giveback campaigns, facilitating the collection of over 60,000 school supplies for Baltimore County students, and ran After School Career Awareness Programs that have reached over 200 children. The dedication of all the members of this Foundation to their fellow citizens is a model for all the people of Maryland.”

The PMJ Foundation wins
"Fox 45/Dunkin' Donuts Hometown Heroes Award"

The PMJ Foundation are winners in Fox 45/Dunkin' Donuts...Serving Those Who Serve "Hometown Heroes" contest. Fox 45 and Dunkin' Donuts salutes and serves your Foundation for your commitment to Baltimore, our community, our families, our children, and our neighborhoods. The Foundation's salute aired on FOX 45 Morning News on Friday, 1/11/08.

In 2006, the foundation's mission garnered national attention, earning a cover story in the October issue of News Photographer Magazine, a publication of the National Press Photographers Association. This magazine, known for its national recognition of photographers across the country, has taken a look at the foundation and its efforts to make a major impact in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. Take a look at the article below:

News Photographer Magazine Article

The Preston Mitchum, Jr., Foundation has been honored with The William R. Burleigh Award for Distinguished Community Service by The Scripps Howard Foundation. We share the good news with you hoping you will spread the word about our charitable efforts in the community. Your dedication to community service is truly appreciated. As citizens, it is our duty to use our talents to give back. Be proud of yourselves for answering the call of duty to make a difference.

Scripps Howard Foundation Article

With your help, we collected and distributed a record 25,000 plus school supplies (book bags, lunch boxes, notebooks, paper, pens, pencils and other school related items). More than 1,500 students ranging from ages 5 to 17 received fundamental tools required to give them an even start in the race for success. Read more about the foundation's efforts to help the Maryland youth.

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