The hard-working souls who operate the many worthy philanthropies in the region will tell you that their dependence on the public’s support doesn’t just come once a year. But since the crisp air and approach of the holidays tends to remind people of the many needs faced by Baltimore’s less fortunate, we chose this season to lay out some of the many options readers can choose from to make Charm City a better place to live. But which charitable cause is the most worthy, the most urgent, and makes the most sense to you, the donor? And which are the best stewards of donations, whether monetary or in-kind?

That’s where our second annual “Give Baltimore” supplement comes in: It’s a section allowing charitable organizations to share their missions with the more than 200,000 print readers of Baltimore, in addition to our very large online following.

Click here for more info about our Give Baltimore partners.

In the section, you can learn about nonprofits dedicated to everything from supporting research into autism, to bringing healthy meals to home-bound sick and infirm residents, providing legal aid to those who couldn’t otherwise afford it, and treating sick kids.

There’s no shortage of choices in the pages that follow. And there’s no shortage of need in our community, need that can be addressed not just by writing a check, but with volunteers’ time, too. But we made your job easier, laying out the options so you can support the cause that’s right for you.