Louie's Holiday Hope Project, the Double-A Bowie Baysox's program to help local families during the holidays, is set to return for the third consecutive year, the team announced recently.

The project, which is named after the team's mascot, aims to help those in need thanks to assistance from the Bowie Police Department and Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department.

"We love working with our partners in the community," Baysox assistant general manager Phil Wrye said in a statement. "We are optimistic that more local organizations will recognize the need in our community and will help contribute to this outstanding program."

If you'd like to nominate a family for the project, e-mail the Baysox at louie@baysox.com with the family's name, contact information and the family's situation.

While the Baysox won't be able to help every family that is nominated for the project, they'll consider multiple options to help as many people as possible.

According to the Baysox, a staff member may contact the person who submits the family for the program in order to collect additional details or clarification, but all submissions will remain confidential.

Entries must be received by Monday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.

The Baysox also encourage local organizations to participate in the project. If you'd like to make a contribution, e-mail louie@baysox.com or call the Baysox front office at (301) 805-6000.