Associated Black Charities (ABC) convened residents of Turner Station, a historic neighborhood in Baltimore County, in its latest “Community Convo” on June 24. The discussion... READ MORE
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
A conversation with David London, Director of the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
David London joined the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund as Director in January 2025, bringing his... READ MORE
The Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County awarded $61,448 in grants to 14 nonprofits in the county.
The organization is celebrating its 15th anniversary by providing 192 grants to 64... READ MORE
The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation welcomes George Hopkins as Director of Community Innovations. A native of Baltimore’s Cherry Hill neighborhood and a... READ MORE
The 2025 Baltimore City Small Business Advancement Conference, hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy and Development, took place at the Baltimore Convention Center... READ MORE
For many Baltimore parents, child care can be out of reach, with potentially significant consequences for their child’s development and their own careers. According to a ... READ MORE
The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released the 2025 edition of its KIDS COUNT Data Book, an annual report that tracks children's well-being across America.
The report... READ MORE
Michael Sarbanes, a leading voice in educational transformation, has been appointed the inaugural executive director of the George and Betsy Sherman Center beginning June 23, 2025... READ MORE
The Baltimore City Early Care and Education Landscape Analysis was commissioned by the Baltimore City Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) and funded by a grant from the Maryland State Department of Education through the Family League of Baltimore City. Additional funding from members of the Prenatal to Five Impact Collaborative at Maryland Philanthropy Network supported editing and design. The Fund for Educational Excellence and the Family League of Baltimore provided project coordination, leadership, and guidance throughout. READ MORE
Last month, The Horizon Foundation was thrilled to host its first convening of its “New Grantee Experience” – a series of gatherings where our grantees across various issue areas will come... READ MORE
The Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation (JWGF), a program of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, has completed its most recent grantmaking cycle,... READ MORE
The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF), in partnership with the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) and three local community development organizations, have ... READ MORE
If it were about the money, Erica Watkins probably would've thrown in the towel a while ago. But keeping this restaurant open is about her passion - for cooking, and for her customers.
"I... READ MORE
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is pleased to release its 36th KIDS COUNT® Data Book! This annual report uses the most recent national and state data across four domains — economic... READ MORE
Throughout the year - and especially during Pride Month - The Community Foundation is proud to support the work of its partners who advocate for systems change on behalf of LGBTQ+ communities... READ MORE
The annual Annie E. Casey Foundation report found higher graduation rates and lower childhood poverty. However, more teens are not in school or working.
National education indicators for... READ MORE
Now in its 10th year, The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame continues to recognize individuals who have made meaningful, long-term contributions to Baltimore and Maryland. The 2025... READ MORE
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
The Venable Foundation announced today the distribution of $817,500 in grants to 112 nonprofits across the U.S.... READ MORE
Maryland is taking a meaningful step toward expanding economic opportunity for children and families. The state’s budget that was signed in May by Governor... READ MORE
As part of the series of memos describing The Campbell Foundation’s different programs, Alex Echols, Program Strategist - Agriculture, shares a... READ MORE
City Youth Matrix (CYM) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $500,000 multi-year grant from the Ausherman Family Foundation to support the expansion of its... READ MORE
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) today announced that Mary Spencer will retire as President & CEO at the end of 2025. Since assuming leadership in 2018, Mary has... READ MORE
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) received a generous donation of $5 million from the Sherman Family Foundation. The gift is intended to help the BSO introduce more children and young people to symphonic music, and will support the orchestra's various outreach initiatives to this end. READ MORE
A group of leaders from across the area were honored as The Baltimore Banner's third class of Emerging Leaders including Molly Doran from The Aaron Straus and Lillie... READ MORE
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Curtin as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 9,... READ MORE
After nearly four decades of leadership, Abell President Robert C. Embry Jr. has announced his plan to retire. Bob’s legacy in Baltimore is almost impossible to overstate. From his tenure as the... READ MORE
Local transportation and education experts say Baltimore City’s student transit issues can be solved by prioritizing student data and putting money where the needs are.
On Monday night, a... READ MORE
Economic justice is often defined by policies, metrics, and outcomes—minimum wages, unemployment rates, wealth gaps. But what if true economic justice isn't just about better numbers? What if it... READ MORE
Affordable housing is essential for healthy, thriving communities. It supports family stability and neighborhood well-being. At the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF), we recognize that... READ MORE
Every baby deserves a safe ride. MileOne Autogroup, an MPN member, is committed to keeping children safe in vehicles and has established a robust MileOneCares Car Seat Community... READ MORE
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
In recent months, Baltimore Community Foundation’s Development and Donor Services Team has fielded a number of questions from... READ MORE
Across the nation, American families continue to grapple with an ... READ MORE
David Rands, chief financial officer at housing nonprofit Enterprise Community Partners, is taking on an expanded role as the organization’s chief operating... READ MORE
As part of its monthly Community Convo series, Associated Black Charities (ABC) held a special discussion to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man... READ MORE
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) announced it is investing $9.55 million in Summer 2025 to create a variety of creative, fun, and empowering opportunities for Baltimore... READ MORE
In the past year, 16 states and tribes have revised their foster care licensing requirements to improve support for kinship caregivers and the children placed with them.
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