Over the last two decades, waves of immigrants have made rural communities their homes. This shift, however, has not been easy, with some communities experiencing racist, anti-immigrant backlash. Join this webinar to learn from three organizers and movement builders about how they are fighting back against discrimination and the exploitation of immigrant communities while building immigrant and worker power in rural areas.
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees is hosting this program in partnership with Maryland Philanthropy Network, Forefront, SoCal Grantmakers, and Neighborhood Funders Group - Integrated Rural Strategies Group and Midwest Organizing Infrastructure Funders.
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Read the latest update from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project of the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invested $1 million in the distribution of care packages including masks, hand sanitizer and no-touch tools for high-risk members in Maryland, the District of Columbia and northern Virginia.
The Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County celebrated its 10th anniversary with a reception and dinner Oct. 19 at the Vandiver Inn.
On August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. Hundreds have been deeply affected and thousands are injured while others will be left homeless or jobless. It can be tricky to determine how to sift through the information to prioritize philanthropic action. Our colleagues at Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy have both compiled lists of trusted resources to help philanthropy bring attention and aid to affected communities. We encourage you to review these resources and share your generosity by making donations to affected residents of the island.
The Greater Baltimore/Washington region is experiencing enormous growth in giving circles that are having an impact in our community- both through the specific programs they are funding and as catalysts for the growth of philanthropy overall.
Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is an annual opportunity for grantmakers and regional associations to meet with their federal lawmakers to personally discuss their work with members of Congress. The next Foundations on the Hill will take place virtually March 16 - 18 and 23 - 25, 2021. Through a mix of virtual meetings, digital advocacy opportunities, and social media engagement, Foundations on the Hill attendees and advocates will take sector legislative priorities directly to members of Congress, sharing the vision of a courageous philanthropic sector that catalyzes a just and equitable society where all can participate and prosper.
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View materials for "System of Care: Addressing Substance Use Through an Equity Lens"
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View materials from "Violence as a Health Crisis: What Does the Research Say about Reducing Violence?"
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As we do during times of disaster, Maryland Philanthropy Network will serve as a clearinghouse for resources and information about relief and recovery efforts. Our website will be updated as new information is received, so please check it regularly.
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View program resources from Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore May Meeting.
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Jayeesha Dutta, co-founding member of Another Gulf Is Possible and program director at Windcall Institute, and Miwa Tamanaha, in residency in community-building at Hawaiʻi Investment Ready, interviewed Ci
A night of food, fellowship and philanthropy. Guests at the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy enjoyed a cocktail hour to mingle and network at the Turf Valley Resort.
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View resources from "Improving Job Retention: The Sustainable Workforce Model"
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View materials from "MPN Peer Conversation: Responding to Proposed Transit Cuts in Baltimore".
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The Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative is a group of private and public funders established to support the alignment and pooling of resources around common workforce development goals and strategies. The BWFC is hosted by Maryland Philanthropy Network and is a signed partner of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions.
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View materials from Housing Funder Huddle - May 2025.
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