Help Us

Reach
Our Goal

Back-to-School

Helping young minds grow

Donate school suppliers, or register for free school supplies

Stuff the Bus!

Help us Stuff the Bus!

with school supplies for students of Carroll County and get a free cone!

2025 Festival of Trees

Details and Sponsorship Opportunities.

Compassion in
Times of Crisis.

PLEASE NOTE: We have moved! Please come see us at our temporary location 75 John Street, Westminster, MD. Our hours remain the same, as always, please call for an appointment.​

Beacon of Hope, Empowering Change, Transforming Lives.

The Shepherd’s Staff is a nondenominational Christian outreach and support center, serving those in crisis in Carroll County, Maryland.

We are 100% donor funded — we receive no federal, state or county funding.

Special Events:

Ways to give

Ways to Give

Join our events

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Volunteering

Become a Volunteer

Shepherd’s Staff has always been there for me. No matter the situation, they will help you to the fullest. If they can’t, they will find someone who can.”

Join the Conversation:

Did You Know…?A few times a year we are in need of several individuals that can lift heavier items. Would you like to join our Moving Team?Email us at info@shepstaff.org or give us a call today at 410-857-5944 and provide your contact info, so we can reach out as needed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Say Hello to Ray!❤️For several years, Ray has been there for every community program we offer-especially Back-to-School. 🎒📓👕Ray shops throughout the year and collects school supplies, clothing, Blessings Closet supplies and more!He is one of the kindest and most generous individuals we know, and he truly has a heart for the kids of Carroll County!Today, we would like to thank Ray for all he does for this community and for the blessings he shares with the students of Carroll County.❤️#thankyou #community #carrollcountymd #give #ittakesavillage ... See MoreSee Less
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Thankful Thursday Part 2! ❤️❤️Thank you to the many groups and individuals who continue to support our Back-to-School Program and bless the community through their kindness and generosity.Thanks to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, @Oakland U M Church, Koons Westminster Toyota, Nexion Health and Winters Mill High School JROTC. #community #ittakesavillage #carrollcountymd #thankyou ... See MoreSee Less
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St. Mary’s to the Rescue! 🏃🏽‍♀️🎒🎒We put out a call for Middle and High School backpacks to finish off Back-to-School season providing a brand new backpack for every registered student, and St. Mary's United Church of Christ delivered!Thank you to Emily and St. Mary’s UCC for supporting our many programs and caring for the community!❤️#communitymatters #loveoneanother #ittakesavillage #carrollcountymd #thankyou ... See MoreSee Less
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Thankful Thursday❤️With just 2 days left of this year's Back-to-School Program, we are incredibly thankful for recent donations received just in time to pack every last backpack with the items students need to start off their school year right.Thank you to The Hill Y in Westminster, Tremont Place, (and Sprinkles!) Elders Baptist Church and Stone Chapel UMC, for supporting this program and caring for the community! #communitymatters #carrollcountymd #BackToSchool2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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