Technology 4 Causes
Mission
The mission of Technology 4 Causes (T4C) is to support specialized assistance programs and charitable initiatives, expanding their positive impact through the multiplying powers of technology, networking, and collaboration.
Technology 4 Causes is a nonprofit platform designed to launch, strengthen, and sustain charitable initiatives. We operate through interconnected program areas that share a common technology infrastructure and philanthropic support system —
- Mentoring & Internship Programs
- Technology Assistance Programs
- Sports 4 Causes Programs
- Impact & Legacy Programs
By sharing a common technology platform and philanthropic infrastructure, these programs reinforce one another—creating a powerful multiplying effect that expands the reach and impact of every T4C initiative.
We Turn Purpose into Measurable Impact!
Featured Event
Tee Up 4 Impact
Our signature fundraising event supporting the life-changing work of Technology 4 Causes.
Location: Winters Run Golf Club
Format: Captains Choice - Four Person Scramble
Registration Fee: $150 per person, $520 for a foursome
Includes: Buffet lunch, on-course beverages (beer, wine, seltzers, gatorade, soda, and water), raffles, 50/50 drawings, contests, and more!
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps fund mentoring, technology initiatives, youth programs, and community impact throughout the year.
Learn more, Register, or Become a Sponsor today.
Our Four Pillars of Impact
Mentoring & Internship Programs
Provide transformative educational and developmental opportunities to young students in various specialty areas such as writing, STEM, computer science, entrepreneurship, and others. T4C takes on projects that benefit a multitude of nonprofits and causes, by coordinating and operating these programs in partnership with our generous sponsors.
Technology Assistance Programs
Provide specialized information systems to nonprofits to help them operate their organizations more efficiently and effectively. T4C provides customized software systems and associated support services to provide a profound impact on a nonprofit's ability to tell its story, manage its events, coordinate and recruit its volunteers, streamline its communications, and much more. These solutions are provided in partnership with our generous sponsors to help nonprofits gain access to capabilities that often are outside their means or technical reach.
Programs and non-profits that we have helped through our TAP include: Sacco Foundation, Pacione Foundation, Harford Family House, Compassionate People Care, Baltimore Urban Baseball Association (BUBA) and many more.
Sports 4 Causes Programs
We use the unifying power of sports to bring people together around their shared passions, fostering fellowship while raising awareness for meaningful educational and community initiatives. Technology 4 Causes operates sports-based programs in a variety of formats — including leagues, tournaments, and special events — to expand our network, promote our mentoring efforts, and generate support for worthwhile causes.
Baseball 4 Causes (B4C) serves as the primary sports initiative within our broader Sports 4 Causes platform at this time. While baseball is currently our most developed and active sports program, we are equipped to partner with and support initiatives in any sport where there is an opportunity to create positive community impact.
Impact & Legacy Programs
Honors individuals whose leadership, service, mentorship, and character have shaped our communities. Through this network, we celebrate both Living Honorees—those actively continuing to inspire and lead—and Memorial Legacies—those whose lasting impact continues beyond their lifetime. Spanning athletics, education, community service, and mission-driven initiatives, the Legacy & Heroes Network preserves stories, facilitates scholarships and tribute programs, and ensures that the values and contributions of these remarkable individuals continue to inspire future generations.
Featured Initiatives
The Transformation Guild
The Transformation Guild is the flagship mentoring program of Technology 4 Causes. As the cornerstone of T4C’s mentoring efforts, it is designed to create powerful philanthropic impact through the transformative power of writing, technology, and real-world engagement. The program provides guidance to young leaders and writers, helping them craft compelling stories and develop meaningful projects that inspire involvement in nonprofit organizations and charitable initiatives. Through mentorship, skill development, and hands-on experience, the Transformation Guild equips students to become confident communicators, innovative thinkers, and purpose-driven contributors to their communities.
Baseball 4 Causes
Baseball 4 Causes (B4C) is the primary sports initiative of Technology 4 Causes (T4C), serving as the baseball-focused philanthropic arm of our broader Sports 4 Causes platform. While T4C operates a broader Sports 4 Causes platform, any initiative specifically centered on baseball operates under the Baseball 4 Causes banner. B4C exists to create a positive and lasting impact within both the baseball community and the local community at large.
Through mentoring, legacy recognition, equipment support, scholarships, tournaments, leagues, and community events, B4C channels the energy and culture of the game into meaningful service. In addition to organizing its own initiatives, B4C strengthens other baseball-related nonprofits and charitable projects by providing skilled staff, operational support, and advanced technology infrastructure. By combining sport, service, and shared resources, Baseball 4 Causes transforms the passion of the game into measurable community impact.
Harford Helps
Harford Helps is a free community resource directory and website dedicated to connecting Harford County residents with the many nonprofit organizations, support services, and opportunities available throughout our community. Serving as a platform that connects residents to local organizations, Harford Helps is the go-to resource for finding places to donate, volunteer, or get help in Harford County. Supported by Technology 4 Causes, the platform features powerful search and filtering capabilities that make it easy to discover organizations and resources that meet individual needs and interests, further strengthening connections and expanding access to support across our community.
Baseball Legacy Society
The Baseball Legacy Society (BLS) honors the lasting contributions of those who have shaped the baseball community—both those we remember and those still making an impact. Through shared stories, personal tributes, and legacy-driven initiatives, we celebrate their impact both on and off the field. Our mission is to preserve these legacies, support one another through all seasons of life, and ensure that the spirit of our baseball family continues to inspire for generations to come.
How can we help you create impact?
Launch Something Meaningful
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Start a scholarship in honor or memory of someone
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Create a legacy or tribute initiative
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Build a prayer wall or memory wall
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Support a cause important to your family
Run or Strengthen a Program
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Organize a fundraiser or event
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Get help operating a nonprofit initiative
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Highlight a hero in your community
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Power your cause with better technology
Partner With Us
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Sponsor a program
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Support mentoring youth
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Fund a sports initiative
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Expand an existing nonprofit’s impact
Meet Our Executive Board
John Kutcher is passionate about helping organizations make a greater impact through donations of technology and other resources to help make a difference in many worthwhile causes. He is the President & CEO of DICORP, a software technology company and Executive Director of The Kutcher Foundation, a local charity program. Using this expertise, John founded Technology 4 Causes and currently uses his years of expertise to lead the program as it’s President.
Deale is the President of Charles E. Deale & Associates Inc. T/A Deale & Associates Insurance Agency, since 1986, in Annapolis MD. He has four children, five grandchildren, and has been and avid baseball player and fan since the age of five. He enjoys football, golf, and coaching kids at the middle school level in lacrosse and field hockey, and most currently, coaching T4C's adult men's baseball teams. He is currently on the board for Delmarva Baseball Weekend, and serves as Chairman of the Trustees at Trinity Church in Annapolis, MD.
Paul is a recently retired investment and financial planner with 30 years of experience. He is married with has two children and enjoys playing baseball, golf, and tennis. Deeply passionate about giving back to his community, Paul actively supports and assists those who are less fortunate. He generously contributes his time, expertise, and financial resources to make a positive impact. In addition to serving as a member of the Technology 4 Causes Executive Board, Paul will be our program chairperson for the 60+ tournament series for Baseball 4 Causes.
Meet Our Staff
Sue is a lifelong resident of Harford County. She graduated from John Carroll High School in 1985 and holds a bachelor's, master's, and PhD in Electrical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. For nearly 30 years, she has managed a small team of engineers at a high-tech photonics company in Hunt Valley.
Sue serves on the Board of Directors for Global Adoption Services, Inc., a local agency specializing in international adoptions, and is active in several charitable initiatives that support the community.
She derives the most joy from spending time with her family—her husband, John; her sons, Tim, Steven, and Joseph; and especially her new daughter-in-law, Camila. In her spare time, she enjoys watching Netflix and listening to Post Malone—she’s already been to four of his concerts!
Steven has proudly called Harford County home his entire life. A 2017 graduate of The John Carroll School, he continued his education with coursework at Harford Community College while building strong ties within the local community. He worked for several years at Auto Bell before joining Double Groove Brewery, where he especially enjoyed serving craft beer and connecting with people from around town. Known for his outgoing personality and creative spirit, Steven is also a magician who has performed in several shows, bringing energy, humor, and a little bit of wonder to every audience.
In December 2025, Steven joined Technology 4 Causes as Program Coordinator — a role he truly loves. He enjoys being part of initiatives that bring people together and create positive community impact.
Michele (Shelly) Yurechko has over 25 years of experience managing programs and leading process improvement initiatives. She is excited to bring her expertise to the T4C Transformation Guild. Shelly’s focus is on creating a formal program with established processes where interns and mentors enjoy fueling each other’s growth and making a measurable impact. Shelly is a 1985 graduate of John Carroll High School, holds a bachelor's degree from Loyola University in Baltimore, and a PhD in Information Science from UMBC. As a recent retiree, Shelly is confident that immersing herself in meaningful causes and collaborating with creative student interns will keep her feeling youthful and fulfilled. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, rowing, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and especially playing with her new puppy, Ranger.
Steve Murfin is a dedicated member of the Technology 4 Causes Executive Board, contributing his expertise and passion for philanthropy. Steve currently holds the position of Executive Director at eReceivables, Inc., where he demonstrates his leadership and managerial skills. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Steve has an extensive background in volunteering, having served on the executive boards of multiple charitable organizations prior to joining Technology 4 Causes. He also shares his love for philanthropy through baseball as the Head Coach at Blake High School since 1999-2022 and Spring Grove HS since 2023.
Meet the DICORP Team
A sales and business development professional with 40+ years of experience, Tim led publicly traded Sync Research to its most successful years as its VP or Sales & Service and for the past 20+ years has helped DICORP grow and expand its markets and revenue in the private sector. Additionally, Tim founded of a non-profit organization with a mission of providing young female athletes with the opportunity to play competitive sports in order to develop self-discipline, self-esteem and self-confidence, with an end goal of creating better athletes, students and citizens. His organization has been lauded by organizations such as MADD, SADD, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Wreaths Across America and Harford County Most Beautiful People for its efforts to engage its members in other charitable causes.
Julie has been an integral part of the DICORP team since 1999. With a background in program and project management, she brings valuable experience to T4C from her previous work with nonprofits such as The Kutcher Foundation and The William J. Sacco Critical Thinking Foundation. Over the past 25 years, Julie has been essential to DICORP's success and has also been invaluable to T4C in coordinating our charity events and helping manage our numerous programs.