In the spring of 2015, Jamye Wooten took a reverend from Ferguson, Missouri, on a tour through Baltimore. It was several weeks after Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man, died while in police custody.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a peer learning exchange for environmental/sustainability funders. We’re pleased to be joined by Program Officer, Deborah Philbrick of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, who will speak with us about their Climate Solutions grantmaking. The goal of this “Big Bets” portfolio is to ensure that the Earth stays well below a two-degrees Celsius temperature increase to avoid catastrophic global effects. Hear about how this international funder thinks about its approach, priorities, and what they are learning. We’ll then discuss trends and opportunities you and other funders are seeing.
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Program resources from the Community Development/Investment Session.
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Join us for a briefing on the tightening eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the impact of these changes on Marylanders as well as the response from advocates, providers, and state/local government.
Low math and literacy skills disqualify many men and women from training programs that provide occupational skills needed to acquire family sustaining employment.
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View materials from "Older Adult Nonprofit Partnership Meeting"
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As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
In 2010, the Horizon Foundation staff took a routine look at local health data and noticed some troubling trends. Data indicated that most deaths in our community were related to heart disease, cancer, stroke, and/or diabetes.
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View materials from "Arts Funders Sharing and Planning Session"
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View materials from "Transforming Schools and Neighborhoods – 21st Century Schools Update"
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View materials from "17th Weekly Funder and Partner Coordination Briefing".
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View materials from "4th COVID-19 Funder Response and Coordination Call"
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View materials from "Transforming Regional Transit – A Briefing on the BaltimoreLINK Plan"
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View materials from Housing Funder Huddle - May 2025.
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This report by the Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities examines the potential of anchor institutions hold to create lasting and sustainable change—and illustrates how funders are working with anchor institutions to create healthier, more equitable, and economically vibrant places to live and work.
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It's always inspiring to start a new year with some good news.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of an Maryland Philanthropy Network meeting or member program, the following policies will take effect...