Crises bring massive social, health and economic uncertainties, along with challenges and hardships. They also unleash unprecedented philanthropic leadership and opportunities for transformational social change.
With more than 466,000 Marylanders food insecure , does it matter where the food is grown or whether it is processed or fresh? We will discuss what the research says about the quality/quantity debate, what efforts are being made in Maryland to address food quality and quantity; and what can be done to achieve more of both.
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.
April is the official month for recognizing the contributions, talents, time, energy, and resourcefulness of the millions of volunteers who contribute in countless ways to society.
For the people leading local nonprofits to improve on major social issues, it can be lonely at the top.
The Baltimore Business Journal has selected two local companies to honor with its annual Corporate Citizen of the Year award.
We celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday.
The Community Foundation has long been a conduit for hope and change in Frederick County.
A Mediterranean restaurant, retail and new offices for the Baltimore Community Foundation will open up as part of a new hub in Midt
July Fourth has come and gone, and we celebrated our country’s independence. This holiday also means that it’s summertime.
Chesapeake Charities is calling for nominations for the following prestigious awards: Philanthropist of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. The awards will be presented at its annual Celebration of Charity luncheon on Nov.
The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County announces that 39 grants totaling $210,000 have been presented to 24 area nonprofits serving women and children. The grants were presented during the 13th annual event held in June.
The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. is seeking nominations for its 20th annual People’s Choice Awards.
Exelon Corp.'s nonprofit foundation is launching a $10 million fund to invest in startups in six cities including Baltimore that are working on new technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
Chesapeake Charities’ fourth annual Celebration of Charity is set for Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville.
Nearly 200 people attended Chesapeake Charities’ 4th annual Celebration of Charity Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville.
As socially conscious consumerism grows in Baltimore, companies that are committed to job quality are seeing a competitive advantage.
November begins the peak season for charitable giving in the United States. Over the next several months, donors and foundations will allocate billions of dollars to progressive causes.
Kaiser Permanente announced plans Tuesday a big expansion the Baltimore market as the health insurer triples the number of health care centers in the area and add tens of thousands of new patients in the next decade.
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County held their 19th Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Friday at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum.