When the nominations of 149 Opportunity Zones across Maryland were announced in April by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the Maryland Department of Commerce, many across the state took notice. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Community Investment Affinity Group to hear an overview of the program from Frank Dickson and Melissa Bondi.
The Early Education Data Collaborative was created to follow early childhood trajectories of children born to Baltimore City residents. Join us to hear from a panel of collaborative members. They will share research and data they've collected and learned to date as a member of the collaborative.
This session offers a panoramic view of policies and practices that are gaining traction in Maryland and leading toward a Zero Waste society. We will hear from Brenda Platt of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Mike Ewall of Energy Justice Network, on trends in incineration, composting, recycling, etc. and their work with specific Maryland communities.
On June 6, Baltimore City announced a month-long request for proposal (RFP) period for the first round of disbursements from the $12 million Baltimore Children and Youth Fund. Attendees will learn more about the priority investment areas, grant review process, and public engagement throughout the process from members of the planning team representing Frontline Solutions, UPD Consulting and Associated Black Charities.
Please join the Behavioral Health Funders Group to hear outcomes from this year's legislative session. We will hear from the following organizations: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Maryland Chapter, Mental Health Maryland Philanthropy Network of Maryland and Behavioral Health System Baltimore.
Please join the Workforce Affinity Group to hear outcomes from this year’s legislative session. Our panel will share information about legislation that was passed and efforts that didn’t quite make it this year.
With environmental protections under attack at the federal level, how have Maryland legislators responded this year? Proposed bills to increase our renewable energy mandate, eliminate polystyrene for food containers, raise community accountabilit
Community and Philanthropy Investing Together
A networking event and keynote address hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network
Join us for a special conversation with civil rights activist Nelson Malden and Kevin Shird, author of The Colored Waiting Room: Empowering the Original and the new Civil Rights Movements.
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Basic Human Needs Affinity Group invites you to a conversation with Heather Sheridan, Associate Director of Homelessness Initiatives at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development a