Monday, August 05, 2024
The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is proud to continue support for Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August.
The primary aims of BPM are... READ MORE
News & Updates
Recent Updates
Thursday, August 01, 2024
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. READ MORE
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
According to national data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ... READ MORE
Monday, July 29, 2024
This resource provides context about the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s approach to ensuring equity in its evaluation and research efforts, insights into how the Foundation incorporated these... READ MORE
Friday, July 26, 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of all maternal deaths are preventable. In Maryland, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white... READ MORE
Thursday, July 25, 2024
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Today, the Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously to elect Dr. Joshua Michael as President and Dr. Monica Goldson as Vice President for the 2024-2025 term.
Dr... READ MORE
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
The Bainum Family Foundation announced a $100 million commitment to funding early childhood issue areas over the next five years — the largest single commitment in the foundation’s 56-year history. With this investment, the Foundation is doubling down on its mission to create lasting systems change for the well-being of children and families. READ MORE
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Monday, July 22, 2024
Maternal and child health has been in the news a lot recently, for all the wrong reasons. The maternal mortality rate in the United States is rising, and racial disparities are widening over time... READ MORE
Monday, July 15, 2024
SUMMARY
A comprehensive survey of kinship care policies identifies increasing efforts by states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico to promote kinship care and support... READ MORE
Sunday, July 14, 2024
July is Disability Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This groundbreaking civil rights law was passed in July 1990 and prohibits discrimi... READ MORE
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
For Immediate Release
On behalf of the six foundations in the Baltimore-based Blaustein Philanthropic Group (BPG), we are pleased to announce that Regan E. Ralph ... READ MORE
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
“May the dignity of your fellow be as dear to you as your own.”
For me, this verse from Pirkei Avot has always been the essence of the work of many funders committed to ... READ MORE
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The 35th edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® Data Book examines the unprecedented declines in student math and reading proficiency ... READ MORE
Wednesday, June 05, 2024
First recognized by the United Nations in 1973, June 5 marks World Environment Day. In honor of this occasion, the Bainum Family Foundation celebrates the remarkable work of its... READ MORE
Tuesday, June 04, 2024
JPMorgan Chase is investing $8.45 million in nonprofit organizations and initiatives in Baltimore to help residents boost access to affordable homeownership and increase wealth... READ MORE
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Every day we show the world who we are through what we choose to wear. Color, cut and clothing choice are extremely personal forms of self-expression. For the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the... READ MORE
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
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