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.
Lauren Smith’s opinion article, How to Help the Most Vulnerable Through the Pandemic, made an important point about a focus on equity in philanthropy’s r
What will the business community do this time?
Washington, DC - Mary’s Center announced today a partnership with five foundations to establish and administer the D.C.
In recent years, Baltimore City Schools has considerably expanded its choice offerings, including the creation of many new charter and transformation schools.
Please join us on June 2nd to discuss how we can better support homeless children and youth through schools.
The Basic Human Needs Affinity Group seeks to raise awareness about critical human service needs, to share information about new and current strategies to keep vulnerable residents from falling into crisis, and to foster the coordination of servic
The Affinity Groups on Aging and Health invite you to a program on oral health care for adults in Maryland. Adults who lack good oral health care are at risk of developing chronic diseases and nutrition deficiencies.
Baltimore’s Promise is launching a Career Readiness Demonstration Model in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) and Baltimore City Schools.
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
The Park School Parents’ Maryland Philanthropy Network and the Maryland Philanthropy Network present Ron Lieber, New York Times Columnist and Author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money.
Education Funders are invited by Baltimore City Public Schools to a conversation on with the new Chief Academic Officer, Dr.
More than 150 community leaders filled the hall at Martin’s Westminster Oct.
Baltimore Together is a public-private initiative led by the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) to support the creation of a common vision of inclusive economic growth in Baltimore City. Through a thoughtful year-long process, a diverse group of stakeholders developed a comprehensive economic development strategy that builds on Baltimore’s strengths, acknowledges its challenges, and identifies a range of steps that will help create an inclusive and vibrant economy for all. Join the leadership of the Baltimore Development Corporation to learn about this initiative, its strategies and implementation, and the role BCD envisions for philanthropy.
Rising 6th grade and 9th grade students in Baltimore City have the opportunity to apply to the middle and high schools of their choice. As a result of the pandemic and the movement toward a more equitable process, the school choice process this year has been adjusted. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and our speakers Brandon Tilghman and Dominick Bivens from Baltimore City Public Schools who will walk us through the school choice process, highlighting recent changes and sharing plans for continued improvement.
The Horizon Foundation has announced the appointment of financial expert Sekou “Koe” Murphy to its board of trustees.
Please join the Health Funders Affinity Group to learn about the Fundamentals of the Maryland Total Cost of Care Model and Current Priorities. Experts will provide an overview of the Maryland Total Cost of Care Health Model and the efforts and challenges of hospital and non-hospital systems to transition from the hospital-based All-Payer Model to Maryland’s unique model for health care financing and health delivery system reform. This Model supports public and private sector investment in community health, behavioral health, and initiatives that address disparities. The presenters will also discuss ways that philanthropic organizations can contribute to create a healthier population in Maryland.
Black women philanthropists are essential to the growth of the philanthropic space and yet are often sidelined.