Every crisis opens a course to the unknown. In an eye-blink, the impossible becomes possible. History in a sprint can mean a dark, lasting turn for the worse, or a new day of enlightened public policy. Be still, my heart, but I see the latter.
Low-income families in Maryland will receive a combined $49 million in additional funding to offset the cost of meals their children would otherwise
This week, amid global panic surrounding Covid-19, financial markets took the worst hit of any single day since 1987. Invest
On May 4, WYPR held a program on the role of non-profits and philanthropies in confronting the community challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as seen through the experience of two local leaders. How are charities and grant makers responding
A day after a deadly explosion leveled three homes in Northwest Baltimore, people from far-away counties and neighboring states arrived at the blast
U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in California made her ruling late Thursday, two days after hearing arguments from attorneys for the Census Bureau, and attorneys for civil rights groups and local governments that had sued the Census Bureau in an effort to halt the 2020 census from stopping at the end of the month. Attorneys for the civil rights groups and local governments said the shortened schedule would undercount residents in minority and hard-to-count communities.
With public schools in our area beginning the year with virtual instruction, a new study finds that students are at risk of learning loss, and shows that Maryland is lacking on some key indicators.
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed many people into a new workplace exclusively at home, while others go into the office one or two days a week. Some essential employees are always at the office, but the number of employees in a workspace has dr
The events of 2020 inspired many words in these pages about the imperative of putting racial equity at the center of philanthropy. The opening days of 2021 have only reinforced the urgency of this message.
Maryland officials will launch a one-stop, preregistration web portal soon for people looking to book COVID-19 immunization appointments at the state
Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is hosted by the Forum of Regional Maryland Philanthropy Networks of Grantmakers, in partnership with the Alliance for Charitable Reform and Council on Foundations.
Alison Perkins-Cohen was appointed to the Chief of Staff position by the Baltimore City School Board on July 1,2016, at the recommendation of Dr. Sonja Santelises. As Chief of Staff, Ms.
In January 2011 the Center for Adolescent Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health documented 640 unaccompanied homeless youth in Baltimore based upon a one day “census.” However, this is certainly an undercount as it is only
Even the best-intentioned philanthropies can’t support what they don’t see.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our Interim President and CEO Kevin McHugh.
Recognizing that a child’s early years are the most critical period for brain development and set the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future first pillar emphasizes equitable early education opportuni
For more than 12 years, Maryland Philanthropy Network has led a learning agenda around racial equity for our members. Part peer-exchange, part workshop, this program is designed for members to learn from several colleague organizations about their racial equity journeys, reflect on where your organization is in its journey, and unearth insights to take into your own work. The peer exchange will include discussion of building buy-in from the board and navigating differences between staff and board on this issue. We’ll also explore ideas around future MPN activities and what offerings/supports will help move you along your journey.
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These materials were shared during the Funders Together to End Homelessness - Baltimore webinar/call about private funder participation in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. The webinar/call took place on February 28, 2020. The speakers were:
- Casey Trupin, Director, Youth Homelessness at the Raikes Foundation (King County, Washington); and
- Aimee Hendrigan, Vice President, ...
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The Board of Directors of Maryland Philanthropy Network (MPN) is pleased to announce the
In this session, you’ll hear what foundations are doing broadly to incorporate equity internally, as well as ways Maryland Philanthropy Network funders are making equity a part of their day-to-day operations. Then, you’ll have the opportunity for small group discussions and a chance to ask deeper questions of each panelist, as you create your own plan for next steps to address equity within your own foundation.