Welcome to the latest episode of Around the Table with Beth H. Goldsmith, a series dedicated to exploring the issues that matter most to the Baltimore Jewish community.
Child poverty in the U.S. has surged, nearly tripling from 5% in 2021 to 13% in 2024. This dramatic increase follows the expiration of pandemic-era economic policies and rising prices that have strained family budgets nationwide. However, a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation underscores the profound impact of public policies and programs, demonstrating their capacity to cut child poverty in half.
While it is often thought that adolescence begins and ends with puberty, new research shows that the development of cognitive skills, emotional development, and social skills that starts in the early teen years continues into the mid-twenties.
The Quality of Life Giving Circle is celebrating 25 years of grassroots philanthropy, bringing together Baltimoreans who pool their resources to support small but powerful community projects.
Ensuring Baltimore’s young people have the skills, experience, and opportunities to succeed in the workforce is essential not only for the city’s long-term economic growth but also for advancing individual economic mobility.
Chrissy Thornton, President and CEO of Associated Black Charities, recently spoke with Kathleen McNally Durkin of The Arc Baltimore about the nonprofit’s 75‑year legacy of empowering individuals with developmenta
The Baltimore Community Foundation’s (BCF) Black Philanthropy Circle (BPC) has reached a significant milestone in 2025, making $1 million in investments to several Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations throughout the
Ananya Handa is the recipient of the Next Gen Leadership Recognition.
The Columbia Association (CA) and the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) are proud to announce a new partnership to support the Howard County community through a significant grant initiative. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to promoting social welfare and addressing the needs of residents. Under the terms of the agreement, CA will provide CFHoCo with a grant of $125,000 to be distributed during the Community Foundation’s open Community Grants Program this year.
In an environment of unprecedented challenges facing our region, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has remained steadfast in its commitment to convene, support, and advocate for the organizations that serve our communities every day.

