July 2026 Newsletter

JUNE

# of People Served at the Mission Center Food Pantry

388 households were served at the pantry during the month with food that fed their household members, reaching a grand total of 711 individuals as shown below:

Come Celebrate One Mission Cambridge's 4th Birthday - July 6th at 3pm!

Save the Date and Join Us!



An elegant evening on the waterfront featuring fresh local oysters, signature cocktails, live music, fellowship, and inspiring stories of impact, benefiting our neighbors in need.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 | 6pm |Cambridge Yacht Club

• Fresh Local Oysters
• Signature Cocktails
• Live Entertainment
• Community Fellowship
• Inspiring Stories of Impact
• Special Experiences & More

Formal invite to follow, for now, please put this special event on your calendar.

Rummage Sale to Benefit One Mission

July 18th

We're holding a Rummage Sale and Need Help in 3 ways:

1. Donate gently-used items from July 13 to 17.

2. Shop the sale

3. Volunteer to help

We're collecting gently-used, clean clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, collectibles, and household items that one person can carry by themselves. We LOVE brand name items!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept large items such as mattresses, couches, upholstered items, etc nor items that are dirty, torn, stained.

Collection Dates/Times

July 13-15 - 8 to 11am at One Mission Cambridge, 614 Race St

July 16-17 - 4 to 7pm at the Elks Club, 5464 Elks Lodge Rd

Items will be sold at the Rummage Sale on July 18th and also at an online store we're establishing for ongoing sales to benefit One Mission Cambridge.

Saturday, July 19th - Rummage Sale with food items and baked sale table

Contact us with questions or to volunteer at fundraiser@onemissioncambridge.org

WellTogether is launching in Cambridge, MD with a community-centered event designed to connect individuals and families with health resources, local support, and helpful services.



Join us for free health screenings, community resources, and an opportunity to learn more about WellTogether's mission to bring care directly to the communities that need it most.



Launch Event hosted by One Mission Cambridge

Monday, July 6th, 1-5pm, 614 Race St.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:

Marianne & Fran Maye

Marianne:

Fran and I permanently moved to the Cambridge from Kennett Square, PA in 2023. We were actively involved in volunteering in the Kennett community. To meet new friends and give back to our new community we chose One Mission! 

I usually choose a 3 or 4 hour volunteer shift. The best part is meeting the guests and helping them shop from the pantry. But it's also an opportunity to find out a little about someone who I don't ordinarily encounter in my week. I often get told "Have a blessed day" from the guests as they leave. Who couldn't use more blessings?

I enjoy being around all the people who work and visit One Mission. Krista, Shelly and the team are so cheerful and upbeat! The fellow volunteers are interesting and kind. And the guests are appreciative and interactive! The vibe at One Mission makes the shift easy work!

Fran:

As a long-time member of Rotary International, One Mission looked to be a perfect fit for me, and it is. Rotary's motto is "Service Above Self," and for more than a decade during my professional career as a newspaper editor, I enjoyed working on projects that helped people in the community. 

I sleep better knowing I help others who are struggling. I have been blessed during my life with a supportive family, a loving wife and now I want to do what I can to help out in whatever way I can. It gives me great satisfaction knowing I am making a difference for people in our community.

I often get into spirited conversations with clients at One Mission to gain a deeper perspective into some of the challenges they face. Sometimes it's an unexpected health issue that sets them back, other times it boils down to sheer bad luck. One day they are making ends meet, and often through no fault of their own, they are homeless or in need of help. That's where One Mission comes in, and that's where I want to be, because honestly, any of us could be in this position if misfortune hits. 

Together, we are creating hope, strengthening community, and transforming lives.

Thank You to Our Volunteers and Donors!

Thanks Eagleman Triathalon

Thanks to the Men's Group at Christ Church Cambridge, The Great Choptank Parish for their donation of bagged lunches

Thanks Faith Baptist Church

Thanks Dorchester County Social Services for helping families with Sun Bucks, a State of Maryland program that addresses hunger during the summer months.

Thank You for Helping us Celebrate Milestones

Every month, we celebrate client birthdays (not something everyone gets to enjoy) to ensure they are not forgotten. Happy Birthday to all our friends born in June!

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Churches Serving Together

One Mission Cambridge is a coalition of Christian groups and community partners committed to providing hope by meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of men, women, and children in Dorchester County, Maryland.

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