“We make charity happen”, is the slogan of Chesapeake Charities, and this year they hosted their sixth annual Celebration of Service honoring those who serve veterans.
Mental health, affordable housing and disparities related to diversity are the top three needs facing Frederick County, according to a study commissioned by The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
Baltimore is a city of opportunity. And opportunity requires investment.
The Baltimore Business Journal spotlights the next generation of Greater Baltimore business leaders. 40 people under the age of 40 who are making significant career achievements and demonstrating social responsibility. Congratulations to Sabrina Thornton, Creativity and Innovation Program Officer for the T. Rowe Price Foundation, who is included among this year's honorees!
What if I told you that, just as there are renewable energy sources, there is a renewable financial resource — and it’s already quietly making progress possible? Impact investing, which generates financial returns alongside positive social change, is proving a valuable tool for spurring large scale, inclusive economic growth and creating income and wealth for residents. Impact investments can take the form of low-interest loans, venture capital or municipal bond investments, for example, all with the goal of addressing critical social needs.
MileOne Autogroup puts a large chunk of its philanthropic efforts where the rubber meets the road.
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Baltimore responded swiftly as public officials, business leaders and community organizations united to support affected communities and businesses.
Clear evidence exists that reading proficiently by third grade is a powerful determinant of achievement and high school graduation and yet there are millions of American children that do not meet this critical benchmark.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the 50 largest private charitable foundations in the United States, hosted its 12th Employee Giving Program Tuesday as employees gave grant recommendations to give $20,000 to 33 Baltimore-area non
When funders get together to connect, talk and build relationships with one another, big things can happen.
Beverly White-Seals took her current position as president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Howard County in 2012 after a long career as an attorney, including 20 years with The Rouse Company. Born and raised in Washington, the 67-year-old recently shared some tidbits about her life — including her polished dance moves and love of sushi.
On busy Route 1 in Howard County, most bus stops consist of a roadside pole stuck in the ground. But a stop outside a CVS in Elkridge, Md., has a new bus shelter — with a dazzling twist.
The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is proud to continue support for Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August.
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View materials from "Equity in ESSA, A Primer on the New No Child Left Behind"
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Local purchasing strategies to support area businesses can generate much needed jobs for Baltimore. However collective action is also needed to be successful as well as an enabling environment to intentionally leverage anchor institution purchasing to build opportunities for area businesses and residents.
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View materials from The State of the Blueprint for Education 2025.
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This toolkit presents easy-to-use resources to help nonprofits and funders take action to advance talent justice. The tools can be used by both nonprofits and funders to increase their investments in talent justice at all stages of the nonprofit career lifecycle.
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This brief and funding recommendations considers the implications of the 'public charge' rule and how philanthropy can mount an effective immediate and long-term response.
Through Fellowships and other innovative leadership initiatives, Echoing Green spots social entrepreneurs and invests deeply in their ideas and leadership to accelerate their impact.

