Last fall, Nica Vasquez wondered how she could start volunteering in her community.
Principals or deputies of our member organizations are invited to participate in this upcoming Governor's Roundtable. The purpose is to convene leaders in philanthropy who are actively supporting efforts to reduce child poverty to learn about their work and get recommendations for the state. The Governor's Office is also excited to share how the state is tackling this priority and explore opportunities for collaboration to deepen our collective impact in 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.
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It likely comes as no surprise to anyone that poor people haven't seen their fate improve since the advent of the Great Recession.
On December 5th, Kaiser Permanente joined West Baltimore community leaders and anchor institutions to celebrate the launch of the West Baltimore Community Impact Fund.
Join us for a collaborative conversation among Maryland Philanthropy Network Arts Funders focused on capital-related funding strategies, successes, challenges, and project highlights. This peer exchange is an opportunity to:
Many funders are exploring ways to support nonprofit organizations during a time of uncertainty and changes to the Federal and State funding landscapes.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network to learn about an emerging Nonprofit Loan Fund for Baltimore area nonprofit organizations. The T. Rowe Price Foundation, the Annie E.
The Fulton Forward Foundation recently donated $75,000 to the Washington County COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. The fund is a campaign organized by the Community Foundation and United Way of Washington County.
NEW YORK - Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) today announced the closing of the Equitable Upward Mobility Fund (EUMF), a $190 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit fund designed specifically to support economic mobility with a focus on ra
In the midst of an unprecedented public health crisis, Mark and Susan Butt have come forward in a big way to provide funding to help The Community Foundation of Frederick County respond to emergency needs related to COVID-19.
In 2018, the Weinberg Foundation launched the Baltimore City Community Grants program, a unique funding opportunity exclusively for small grassroots nonprofits.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host Dr. Brit Kirwan, Chairman of the Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education , Del. Maggie McIntosh, Chairwoman of the House of Appropriations Committee, Dr.
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After almost 65 years of making grants in the Baltimore area and elsewhere the Alvin and Fanny B. Thalheimer Foundation will spend down its remaining funds.
The Greater Washington Community Foundation is excited to announce $910,000 in grants awarded through its Sharing Community Funds this past cycle.
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network and William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone for a gathering of Maryland leaders to celebrate the passage of the historic ENOUGH Act. Learn directly from Maryland Governor Wes Moore and state and national leaders about Maryland's groundbreaking approach to addressing economic mobility and join forces with leaders committed to economic mobility and moving the needle for children in Maryland.
In April, City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises, launched a workgroup to look deeply into the research and effective practices across the globe in each of the district's three focus areas: wholeness, literacy, and leadership.
Matthew Desmond’s new book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City tells the story of eight families on the edge.

