SJP Engage
SJP Engage.
St. John Properties’ employee volunteer initiative
SJP Engage gives each employee the opportunity to engage with the community, non-profit organizations, and colleagues across departments by providing a yearlong schedule of coordinated half day volunteer opportunities that positively impact the communities in which St. John Properties has a presence.
In an effort to foster and grow a culture of philanthropy and engagement at St. John Properties, each employee will have the opportunity to participate one in-person volunteer event benefiting one of the Baltimore area non-profit organizations below per year.
Participation is first come, first served, and each employee is responsible for securing approval from their department supervisor before participating. All necessary materials will be provided, including lunch and an SJP Engage t-shirt. Individuals are responsible for their own transportation to and from events.
In-Person Volunteer Events
Toys For Tots
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: Varius *
Location: Cromwell Business Park
798 Cromwell Park Dr Suite M, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Count, sort, and bag donations in preparation for the annual distribution event at Anne Arundel Community College. Please note there is limited availability for this event, so participation is first come, first served.
* Morning and afternoon sessions are available – please select your preferred time slot in the signup form.
Completed SJP Engage In-Person Volunteer Events
Student Support Network
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Maryland Zoo Mansion House
1876 Mansion House Dr, Baltimore, 21217
Work alongside the Zoo’s Horticulture Department to prune, weed, remove invasive plant species, rake, pick up trash, dig, plant, and much more. Sign up now.
Maryland Zoo
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Maryland Zoo Mansion House
1876 Mansion House Dr, Baltimore, 21217
Work alongside the Zoo’s Horticulture Department to prune, weed, remove invasive plant species, rake, pick up trash, dig, plant, and much more. Sign up now.
Irvine Nature Center
Date: Friday, April 4
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: 11201 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Join us at the largest independent non-profit nature center in the region to compete a service project to support their mission to educate and inspire people to explore, respect and protect nature. Sign up now.
Maryland Food Bank
Date: Monday, June 2
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethrope Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
Support the Foodworks Meals Program by measure, bagging, packing and label food items for site locations, or build healthy food boxes that are then distributed throughout Maryland to neighbors in need.
Camp Open Arms
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Camp Running Bear
17433 Big Falls Rd, Monkton, MD 21111
Help us clean, paint, and completing landscaping tasks in preparation to welcome campers for Camp Open Arms – a weeklong day camp where children with limb differences such as brachial plexus birth palsy and congenital/traumatic deformities can have a carefree camp experience. Sign up now.
I loved giving back, and spending time with coworkers I don’t usually get to spend time with. We had the best group and had an absolute blast! I have never worked so hard and felt so good about the work I was doing.
2025 Collection & Donation Drives
SJP Engage will collect monetary and physical donations at St. John Properties’ annual Crab Feast and Holiday Party events to benefit selected non-profit organizations.
Holiday Party Collection & Donation Drive
Benefiting the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
SJP Engage will host a toy drive to benefit the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital, which specializes in family-centered care designed for children from birth to adolescence.
Each year, University of Maryland Children’s Hospital hosts the SnowPile event to allow parents of pediatric patients to “shop” for presents for their child at the holidays. Your generous donations will allow Children’s Hospital families to experience unexpected joy at the holidays without parents having to leave their sick child’s bed side.
Gift items for children of all ages can be purchased independently, or via the links below, now through Monday, December 8th, and will be collected at receptacles at HQ, or at the Holiday Party on December 6th. Monetary donations are also be accepted – please contact Amy Odigie with questions.
How to Participate:
- Purchase an item online from the Amazon Wishlist
- Purchase items online or in store from the Target Wishlist
- Purchase your favorite gifts for children birth through adolescence
- Make a monetary donation – these donations will be used to purchase wishlist items and gift wrap
Toys will be collected now through Monday, December 8th, and can be placed in receptacles at HQ, or brought to the Holiday Party on December 6th.
Summer Sneaker Drive | COMPLETED
Benefiting the Student Support Network
Got old sneakers? Give them a second life! SJP Engage is collecting sneakers to support the Student Support Network. Your donation keeps sneakers out of landfills and helps raise funds for Baltimore County Public School students.
Find the collection bin in the upstairs gym at HQ through August 31st.
Sneaker Collection Guidelines:
- Sneakers in any condition are welcome
- Any size, adult or children
- Must be in pairs (no solos)
- No dress shoes, boots, cleats or sandals
Earth Day Electronic Device Collection | COMPLETED
Benefiting the Maryland Zoo
SJP Engage is partnering with the Maryland Zoo to host an electric device collection to celebrate Earth Day this April. The collected items will be recycled, helping further the Zoo’s ongoing conservation efforts.
Donated devices should be placed in labeled receptacles at HQ through the month of March.
We encourage you, your family and friends to help us celebrate Earth Day by bringing in old electronics to be recycled. Learn more about the Maryland Zoo’s partnership with the Eco-Cell recycling program.
The items below will be accepted:
- Cell Phones
- Smartphones
- iPads/Tablets
- Smartwatches
- GPS Devices
- iPods & other MP3 Players
- E-readers
- Digital Cameras
- Handheld gaming Devices
- Cell phone chargers
