The Abell Foundation has long focused its efforts on alleviating poverty and in recent years has more consciously framed its work in terms of addressing the effects of Baltimore’s historic segregation, disinvestment, and persistent racial discrimination. Like many, it has been prompted by the anniversary of Gray’s death to assess what has changed in the last 10 years.

Baltimore is brimming with potential, but because of historic segregation, disinvestment, and persistent racial discrimination, we have yet to fully realize all we can be. The Abell Foundation is committed to improving health, economic, and educational outcomes in Baltimore City so that all people can thrive.

July is Dis­abil­i­ty Pride Month, mark­ing the anniver­sary of the Amer­i­cans with Dis­abil­i­ties Act.

There was a time, not so very long ago, when Baltimore seemed to be turning a corner, with a relatively affluent metro area, new development, and rising incomes during the 2000s.