For over three decades, Rachael's Women's Center was more than just a day shelter—it was a lifeline.
From feeding families to delivering critical care, nonprofits step up every day to protect and save lives in ways most of us never see.
As Maryland advances its AHEAD value-based care model, understanding the role of nutrition in improving health outcomes and reducing costs has never be
Poe Baltimore, the non-profit organization that stewards the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, proudly announces the award of several major grants totaling nearly $700,000.
A City at a Crossroads
What if all of Baltimore City became an enterprise zone?
In early 2025, nonprofits across the Greater Washington, DC region faced a perfect storm: sudden funding losses, rising demand for services, and deep uncertainty. A July survey of more than 240 local nonprofits found 38% had lost federal funding. Yet, far more, 61%, reported being affected by policy changes overall, showing the impact goes well beyond federal grant dollars. In response, the Greater Washington Community Foundation launched the Community Resilience Initiative to help nonprofits continue their work without disruption. From the outset, the initiative was anchored in flexibility, collaboration, and data. Based on insights from the survey and ongoing conversations with nonprofits, three things became clear early on.
Ananya Handa is the recipient of the Next Gen Leadership Recognition.
As the Foundation has embarked on our new strategic plan over the last two years, many things have changed for us.
Earth movers and dump trucks are so frenetic in Southwest Baltimore that it seems like they’ve got a train to catch. They do.
Ensuring Baltimore’s young people have the skills, experience, and opportunities to succeed in the workforce is essential not only for the city’s long-term economic growth but also for advancing individual economic mobility.
For decades, service and conservation corps have connected young people to quality careers while helping vital industries fill critical workforce gaps.
“How are you?” These three words have taken on new meaning this year. At different points throughout 2025, the question has landed differently.
On Friday, December 5, Montgomery County celebrated a significant achievement in the fight against food insecurity with the ribbon-cutting of the East County Cold Storage facility in Silver Spring.
YOU WORK HARD TO MAKE YOUR ORGANIZATION THE BEST DELIVERY VEHICLE FOR YOUR MISSION.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
This full-day professional development workshop for grantmakers is taught by the region's experienced practitioners and is designed for trustees and staff of foundations, giving circles and corporate giving, individuals who are exploring how to organize significant charitable giving, and beginning and intermediate grantmakers.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our Interim President and CEO Kevin McHugh.
While you are out holiday shopping, I encourage you to stop for a latte and pick up this year’s fashion statement — a red, white, and blue wristband with the message "Indivisible.”

