Backyard Humanitarian (BH) is an all volunteer team, created by Angela Malizia in 2010, BH was founded, with the inspiration and support of family, friends, local businesses, colleagues, mentors & the co-founding BH management team. BH had their first meetups with just a few. Initial projects included a coat drive, food drive and soup kitchen volunteering. Many more joined in, sharing their time, ideas and resources. Angela holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Berkeley College. Angela is currently a site lead with the American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington DC, Service to the Armed Forces Team.
" When we care & take action for each other, it can be life changing... for those who need support and for those who offer help. If we want our world to be a better, kinder place for everyone, we can start right here in our own backyard.