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The Healing Power of Nature: Building Healthier Communities through Green Spaces

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 03:00 to 04:30 PM

Please join us for a meet and greet with MPN Member, Erin Robertson, the Chief Programs Officer for Nature Sacred. This program will include an overview of Nature Sacred, its vision for health in Maryland and evidence of the healing power of nature with Teresia Hazen, M.Ed., HTR, QMHP and award-winning Firesoul. Katie Lautar, Executive Director of Baltimore Green Space will share how they are working at the intersection of community care of green spaces, advocacy, and scientific research that promotes the health of communities and equitable access to sustainable green spaces.

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Environment/Sustainability

Health Access and Care

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore offers help to the non-profit sector

Release Date:

08/05/2021

Much like most businesses over the last year and a half, the non-profit sector has had to rethink the way they operate. With donations mostly down and the need for help up, the demand for change came quickly.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Names New Board Members

Release Date:

01/07/2022

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced Robin Evans, Tyrone Mills, Melody Nelson and Sonya Whited have joined the foundation’s Board of Directors.

Seniors & Housing Collaborative Emergency Response Workgroup Meeting - Data on Community Capacity

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:00 to 12:30 PM

The Seniors & Housing Collaborative Emergency Response Workgroup is committed to creating connections and partnerships between both Baltimore City / State agencies and community-based organizations to respond more effectively

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Committee Meeting

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Seniors & Housing Collaborative

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Emergency Assistance

Older Adults

Conversation with Secretary Jacob R. Day, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development

Monday, March 04, 2024 at 01:45 to 02:45 PM

2024 promises to be a big year for housing policy in the State of Maryland with implications for the next several years. Join us for a conversation with Jacob R. (Jake) Day, Maryland Secretary of Housing & Community Development, to learn about his vision for the department under the Moore-Miller administration and key priorities. This will also be an opportunity for MPN members to share information about what they see in communities, their priorities, along with ideas for working together with state leaders to ensure safe, affordable, and supportive housing for all Marylanders.

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Community Issues

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Community Investment Funders

Members Only

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Conversations with Leaders

Public Policy

Public/Private Partnership

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Community Development/Neighborhoods

Housing and Homelessness

T. Rowe Price Reports on Its Commitment to Clients, Associates, and Communities

Release Date:

10/28/2019

Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Celebration of Philanthropy 2019

Release Date:

11/23/2019

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County held their 19th Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Friday at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum.

Baltimore Community Foundation increases impact investing efforts as giving remains high

Release Date:

05/31/2022

Four years after launching an impact investing fund aimed at making loans to local community groups, Baltimore Community Foundation is growing this part of its portfolio further as giving remains high.

How Place-Based Funders Build Better Community Partnerships

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01/13/2022

When place-based funders from 12 regions across the country formed a learning group in 2020, chronicled in this five-part series, they shared practical, tactical steps to grapple with a range of thorny questions. When they turned to engaging stakeholders, the funders focused on three core challenges to building community partnerships.

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore grants Coastal Hospice $2,000 for PPE

Release Date:

05/07/2020

Coastal Hospice has been awarded a $2,ooo dollar Emergency Response Grant for Personal Protection Equipment.

Community Foundation of Harford County elects three new board members

Release Date:

07/17/2020

The Community Foundation of Harford County (CFHC), the nonprofit philanthropic organization dedicated to meeting the changing needs and interests of Harford County residents and their quality of life, announces the election of Joe

Community Foundation donates to Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Release Date:

07/07/2020

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore just donated $5,000 to make sure hospitality workers get the training they need to keep them safe during the pandemic.

Howard County Changemaker Challenge encourages residents to make a difference in the community

Release Date:

08/18/2021

Supported by the Horizon Foundation, United Way of Central Maryland, Women’s Giving Circle and Community Foundation of Howard County, the biennial Changemaker Challenge encourages

A Conversation with Dr. Debra L. McCurdy, President of Baltimore City Community College

Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 02:30 to 04:00 PM

Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Debra L. McCurdy, the new President of Baltimore City Community College. Dr.

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Workforce Development Funders

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Conversations with Leaders

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Education

Education: Higher education

Szymanski: Evolution of Community Foundation shows the ‘magic of Carroll County’

Release Date:

01/18/2020

Carroll County is a community on fire — a fire of love and concern and giving, lots of giving. It nearly makes me cry whenever I stop to think about the depth of what goes on this little county, yet so many have no idea.

Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County plans for virtual Celebration of Philanthropy

Release Date:

08/09/2020

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) Celebration of Philanthropy is going to be a little different this year.

Celebrating commitment, love of community during Black Philanthropy Month

Release Date:

08/15/2022

This month, we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month, a worldwide, month-long celebration of Black giving, launched in August 2011 by Jackie Bouvier Copeland and the Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network, now called Reunity.

A Conversation with Alice Kennedy, Commissioner of Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development

Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Community Investment Affinity Group is pleased to host Alice Kennedy, Commissioner of Baltimore City’s Department of Housing and Community Development for a conversation about the Department’s work to improve the quality of life for all Baltimore City residents by revitalizing and redeveloping communities and promoting access to quality affordable housing opportunities in safe, livable neighborhoods. We’ll hear the status of DHCD's aspirational and comprehensive Framework for Community Development, various approaches to address residential vacant properties and the availability of quality affordable housing. We’ll also discuss the role that funders could play in addressing the issue of neighborhoods impacted by high levels of vacancy and disinvestment.

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Community Issues

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All Funders

Community Investment Funders

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Conversations with Leaders

Public Policy

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Community Development/Neighborhoods

Housing and Homelessness

Reimagine Funder Learning Series: Philanthropy & Community-led Systems Change Work

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 09:30 to 01:30 PM

Maryland Philanthropy Network along with our peers with the Mid Atlantic Regional Partnership are excited to share this great opportunity for learning and engagement with our philanthropic peers across networks. Reimagine, a regional funding collaborative housed at the Greater Washington Community Foundation is hosting a free five-session funder learning series focused on deepening participants’ understanding of and comfort with community-led systems change work that transforms our economic system.

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Professional Development

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All Funders

Members Only

Community Foundation of Carroll County hosts Westminster Pride Festival Fund

Release Date:

06/10/2018

On Saturday, July 7, downtown Westminster will host its first LGBTQ+ pride event, as the Westminster Pride Festival fills the 200 block of East Main Street between Church and Court Streets.

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