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2022 Education Policy Legislative Update
Monday, February 28, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a discussion with Senator Paul Pinsky and leading education advocates about the 2022 Legislative Session. Senator Pinsky will share information about K-12 education legislation under review and the role of philanthropy in K-12 education in support of public funding efforts. Advocates will share education bills they are working on and a status update from their perspectives on the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. We will also hear from the charter school community to learn their policy priorities and how they are impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and the influx of state and federal dollars.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Education
The Kirwan Commission: An Advocacy Update for 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018 at 09:00 to 10:30 PM

The Commission is to review and assess current education financing formulas and accountability measures and how each local school system spends its funds, including the increased State funds provided through the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Moreover, the Commission will review the Study on Adequacy of Funding for Education in the State of Maryland, required by the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Come hear directly from local and statewide organizations to learn about their work focused on the Kirwan Commission and other legislation focused on local, education-related issues.  

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Kirwan Commission
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Education
The Power of Cross-Sector Collaboration in Baltimore
Release Date: 
11/21/2024

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Baltimore responded swiftly as public officials, business leaders and community organizations united to support affected communities and businesses.

Transforming Baltimore into a Trauma Responsive City
Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 02:00 to 04:00 PM

Join us as we engage in a consultative session with Councilman Cohen, Tisha Edwards, Bryonna Harris, Karen Webber, and Dr. Michael Sinclair to discuss how we make a systemic shift to prevent and address trauma city-wide and engage in collective healing at a personal and community level. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Behavioral Health Funders
Health Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Behavioral Health
Health Access and Care
Public Safety/Violence Prevention
Celebrating Women, Partnership, Community & Black Philanthropy Month!
Release Date: 
08/01/2023

 The Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County had a wonderful night celebrating women, community, and Black Philanthropy Month on August 1 at the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County's Black Philanthropy Month Happy Hour at The 3rd. The WGC is proud to continue support for Black Philanthropy Month, which is observed every August. The primary aims of BPM are informing, involving, inspiring and investing in Black philanthropic leadership to strengthen African-American and African-descent giving in all its forms, for the benefit of our planet, our communities, our organizations and our lives.

DCA Together Relief Fund Latest Updates and Impact
Release Date: 
04/01/2025

Our hearts continue to go out to the families impacted by the tragic midair collision on January 29 that claimed the lives of all 67 passengers, service members, and crew.

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