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Baltimore's School-Centered Neighborhood Investments: An Analysis of the Implementation and Emerging Outcomes of the 21st Century School Building Program
Release Date: 
11/02/2020

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?"

Members' Memo | September 22, 2021
Release Date: 
09/22/2021

The board and staff of MPN have begun their strategic work to define our path forward and to determine our core pillars of work.

Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges With Place-Based Partnerships and Anchor Institutions
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The Democracy Collaborative’s report Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges with Place-Based Partnerships and Anchor Institutions discusses the role of anchor institutions and collaboratives in leveraging the power of their economic assets to address social and economic disparities and to revitalize local communities.

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Anchor Institutions
A Roadmap for Anchor Institution Local Food Purchasing in Baltimore

Realizing the purchasing power of anchor institutions to support local businesses and in turn create jobs is the focus of this new report, Authored by Karp Resources, the report explores food procurement processes in anchor institutions, and identifies a range of strategies to more fully realize local purchasing power. The report recommends actions to support local minority-owned and small businesses, modifications to procurement processes, and outlines legislative opportunities to connect purchasing power to businesses in reinvestment areas. Many of the recommendations are applicable not...

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Baltimore Integration Partnership
Change and Building Trust with Havaca Ganguly of the Middendorf Foundation
Release Date: 
04/06/2022

Havaca Ganguly is Executive Director of The Middendorf Foundation which provides capital and one-time grants that support six areas of grantmaking focus. When Havaca took over the one staff position in late 2019, the foundation had a chance to reflect on their practices and reset operations. In March 2022, we spoke with Havaca to learn more about their process and what they're excited about for the future.

Baltimore Seniors and Housing Collaborative | Taking Care of Our LGBTQ Elders
Thursday, November 05, 2020 at 03:30 to 05:00 PM

All funders are welcome to join the Seniors & Housing Collaborative to learn about Chase Brexton and SAGE’s innovative multi-disciplinary health equity programs serving LGBTQ people over 50 and those aging with HIV. With housing as a frame, we’ll hear about their comprehensive primary and behavioral health care services, affordable housing options, and training about how to provide welcoming and affirming care and services. 

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Community Issues
Audience: 
Aging/Older Adults Funders
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LGBTQ
Older Adults
Baltimore Regional Food Assistance Challenges and Solutions – 2021 Edition
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Join colleagues, public sector leaders, and other key players to hear about the current state of food distribution in Baltimore City and County and discuss lessons learned to date and potential solutions, including funding through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.

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Community Issues
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All Funders
Members Only
Policy Staff
Funding Area: 
Basic Human Needs
Food/Food Systems

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