Monday, November 30, 2020
Anna Hargrave calls it “paralysis by possibility.” That’s the feeling some people get this time of year when they’ve decided to donate to charity but don’t know exactly
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News & Updates
Recent Updates
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Maryland Philanthropy Network Board of Directors has initiated a search for a new executive. MPN is seeking a President and CEO who is passionate about strategic philanthropy and its potential to make a positive difference in the region. The new executive will lead the continued evolution of this respected membership organization and will uphold its commitment to being a leading voice in advancing racial equity. READ MORE
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Morgan State University received $1 million from Bank of America as a part of the corporation’s $25 million initiative to promote high-demand job skills among Black and Latino students. The four-... READ MORE
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has increased the strain on groups that work to prevent homelessness in Maryland, with experts saying single mothers and people of color are being hurt the most
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Innovation Works, a Baltimore organization focused on supporting socially focused entrepreneurs through programming, mentorship and funding, has launched a new $4 million fund. The fund, called... READ MORE
Sunday, November 08, 2020
Please join The Community Foundation of Frederick County on Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. for the premiere of #NothingStopsPhilanthropy, a short and exciting video about how we, together, made great things... READ MORE
Thursday, November 05, 2020
John and Jan Magnolia were named the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Philanthropists... READ MORE
Thursday, November 05, 2020
When she was in seventh grade, Ania McNair saw a presentation by an FBI Victims Specialist that stuck with her. The Victims Specialist relayed stories of human trafficking — many involving girls... READ MORE
Monday, November 02, 2020
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s (MPN) School-Centered Neighborhood Investment Initiative (SCNII) funded a research team to conduct an initial analysis that sought to document the 21CSBP’s implementation process, understand the complex relationships among responsible agencies, and explore the implementation and emerging outcomes of the program in three neighborhoods. Their recent report attempts to answer the question what is – and what should be – the role of a “community school?" READ MORE
Monday, November 02, 2020
Sophie Felts, a member of the Ruppert landscaping family, is leading a public-private effort to raise funds for "learning hubs" in Montgomery County — Rupport Cos. and the Rupport Family... READ MORE
Monday, November 02, 2020
The Black Voices for Black Justice Fund DMV has announced in a press release the formation of the Black Justice Fellowship, in... READ MORE
Friday, October 30, 2020
Chesapeake Charities’ fifth annual Celebration of Charity recognizes local heroes during the pandemic and is set for Nov. 19 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville.
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Thursday, October 29, 2020
The Howard County Human Rights Commission has announced that Jumel Howard, Erika Strauss Chavarria and The Horizon Foundation are the recipients of the 2020 Human... READ MORE
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Childhood hunger was a problem in Maryland long before the coronavirus pandemic hit, and it’s no secret that the ongoing economic crisis has made the situation much more dire for many families.... READ MORE
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Baltimore City Affordable Housing Trust Fund held a virtual town hall this evening about when utility shutoffs and evictions could resume.
Right now $2 million is available to support... READ MORE
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Maskerade Baltimore, a virtual silent auction and mask design competition to raise awareness and funds for issues facing the LGBTQ community in Baltimore, will be hosted starting next week on... READ MORE
Monday, October 26, 2020
Occasionally, The Daily Record asks one of their Top 100 Women or Leading Women winners to name five women who have influenced her, personally and professionally.
Recently they asked... READ MORE
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Weeks after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said schools can begin to reopen, school leaders are still deciding on when to do just that. Some school officials are asking the state for more guidance... READ MORE
Friday, October 23, 2020
Crises bring massive social, health and economic uncertainties, along with challenges and hardships. They also unleash unprecedented philanthropic leadership and opportunities for transformational... READ MORE
Friday, October 23, 2020
Maryland residents’ enrollment in federal food assistance programs has increased sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March, according to a report that Maryland Hunger... READ MORE
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