Community News
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Developmental disability community ‘tentatively exuberant’ at restored funding
Legislative leaders, House committee restore nearly $300 million Thursday of what would have been ‘catastrophic’ $457 million in cuts By: Danielle J. Brown – March 24, 2025 7:13 am Weeks of persistent lobbying, heart-wrenching public testimony and rallies that brought hundreds to the State House apparently paid off, with legislative leaders signaling an agreement last week to restore…
Maryland disability advocates speak out against proposed $200 million service cut
By Tara Lynch Updated on: March 3, 2025 / 11:30 PM EST To watch video report, Click Here. With April and the state’s budget deadline looming, Maryland disability advocates went door to door Monday night speaking with legislators about why a proposed cut would be devastating. Maryland is facing a $3 billion budget deficit, which Gov. Wes…
Maryland disability advocates warn proposed $200 million budget cut imperils vital work
By Tara Lynch Updated on: February 9, 2025 / 11:13 PM EST To watch video report, Click Here. BALTIMORE — Programs that serve Marylanders with disabilities could lose $200 million in state funding amid a nearly $3 billion budget deficit. Advocates for those with disabilities say these cuts will impact more than 18,000 Marylanders and their…
Western Maryland has become an abortion care haven for red state residents
Julie Scharper 1/7/2025 5:30 a.m. EST Across from a derelict dairy farm in far Western Maryland is a simple brick building marked with a white sign: Women’s Health Center. The center is many things: a place to obtain gynecological care, a place for trans people to receive gender-affirming hormones and a place where people end pregnancies.…
Baltimore Women’s March advocates enshrining reproductive rights in state constitution
By Hannah Gaskill | [email protected] UPDATED: September 20, 2024 at 11:32 a.m. More than 100 women gathered in the backroom at Checkerspot brewery Wednesday evening with three goals: to elect Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks; to make Vice President Kamala Harris the first female president; and to enshrine reproductive rights into the state constitution. At the Baltimore Women’s…
Can Local Universities Help Get More Social Workers in Maryland Schools?
Sarah True, The Baltimore Banner, Published 10/2/2023 5:30 a.m. EDT. When she was a kid, Bianca Collins was shy and flew under the radar. She was bullied about her appearance in elementary and middle school, which damaged her self-esteem in ways that persisted into her adult life. She was “too afraid to open up” at the time,…
Despite High Funding, Baltimore City Schools Struggle with Alarmingly Low Math Scores: Who Will Take Action?
by Chris Papst, Fox45 News, Mon, October 2nd 2023, 9:30 PM CDT BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore City Public Schools has a $1.7 Billion budget. Per student, that’s one of the highest in the nation among large school systems. But a recent Project Baltimore investigation found math scores across the district are alarmingly low. This is not a…
At 13 Baltimore City high schools, zero students tested proficient on 2023 state math exam
By Chris Papst On September 18, 2023 The latest round of state test results is raising alarm in Baltimore City Schools. Project Baltimore found that 40% of Baltimore City high schools, where the state exam was given, did not have any students score proficient in math. Not one student. “This is educational homicide,” said Jason…
Howard County parents express concerns at Town Hall as schools shift schedules over bus issues
On September 19, 2023 Howard County parents have been banding together over a common cause—finding solutions to get students to and from school on time. School start times will shift for every single student starting Wednesday. Howard County Superintendent Michael Martirano said the decision was made to address arrival and dismissal delays. But the move is not sitting…
Local Organizations
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Black Arts District - An Arts and Entertainment district defined by Americans for the Arts as a “well-recognized, labeled, mixed-use area of the city in which a high concentration of arts and cultural facilities serve as the anchor attraction.”
Muse 360 Arts - Muse 360 Arts’ mission is to provide Baltimore youth of diverse backgrounds with high-quality arts education that inspires them to reach their full potential.
YouthWorks - Through YouthWorks, teens and young adults ages 14 to 21 receive summer jobs with private, nonprofit, and city and state government employers throughout Baltimore. The Virtual YouthWorks 2020 program operated July 13 to Aug. 14.
Expanding Boundaries International - Our mission is to tear down walls that keep disadvantaged youth blocked from opportunities to learn, develop, and empower themselves through technology and international education.
100 Black Men of Maryland - Dedicated to the uplift of the African American community through national umbrella services known as, “Mentoring the 100 Way Across a Lifetime.” A chapter of men striving to elevate the opportunities for our people through radical improvements in health, education and wealth.
Bmore Empowered - Bmore Empowered is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls of color through mindfulness and entrepreneurship. Our programming focuses on workshops, training and gatherings to support black and brown woman and girls in Baltimore City.
Glass Door Project Inc. - The Glass Door Project Inc. is a community-based program serving at-risk LGBTQ+ young adults by providing them with skills to lead healthy, productive lives. In addition to providing a community food bank, it also holds volunteer Sundays, performing community service each week.
Bloom Collective Baltimore - Bloom Collective is an organization that supports women who are pregnant or have just become new mothers. Through birthing and lactation classes, Bloom Collective works to approach childbearing with a holistic approach by providing wellness practitioners who can be an advocate for mothers during labor and first stages of parenthood.
Friends of Southeast Baltimore County - Friends of Southeast Baltimore County aims to educate and support the fight for social justice, to advocate for civil rights via policy reform, and to build up the Black community by working together to address and remove barriers to equity, equality, and access.
ROAR - The Rebuild, Overcome, and Rise Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore provides services to victims of crime who live in and were victimized in Baltimore City. We specialize in serving survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner, sexual and/or gun violence. There is no obligation to have reported to the police, no income restrictions and no immigration-status restrictions.
Upcoming Events
Pathfinders: Find, Stabilize and Connect Veterans of Color @ Ballard Branch
The Veterans of Color Pathfinders Program at El Centro de la Raza provides outreach, advocacy, and service pathfinding to all veterans with an emphasis on assisting veterans of color and their families living in King County. Our Veteran Pathfinders are here to connect all military service persons to supportive services that are available throughout King…
Pathfinders: Find, Stabilize and Connect Veterans of Color @ Ballard Branch
The Veterans of Color Pathfinders Program at El Centro de la Raza provides outreach, advocacy, and service pathfinding to all veterans with an emphasis on assisting veterans of color and their families living in King County. Our Veteran Pathfinders are here to connect all military service persons to supportive services that are available throughout King…
Racial Justice Learning Exchange
Multiple events and discussions including ongoing book club. Next book club is Oct 11 1800-1930, discussing Solito by Javier Zamora. Founded in February 2022, the Second District Racial Justice Learning Exchange (RJLE) is an initiative of the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell that brings district residents, County, civic and community leaders together to learn…
Initiate Justice Open House and Mixer
Tour our new office, hangout with Initiate Justice staff, and to see items from our 2023 ART Gallery! This mixer will be an opportunity to meet and reconnect with Initiate Justice staff, organizers, members and supporters! Light refreshments will be provided.
13th Annual Justice Jam 2023
Whether you’re a long-time advocate or new to the cause, this event is for everyone. It’s a chance to learn, grow, and have fun while supporting a worthy cause. So grab your friends, family, or colleagues and join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community. Honorees of the evening include: Luz Herrera…
25th Annual Access to Justice Gala
Our gala supports LAFLA’s mission for equal justice through sponsorships and tickets, as well as a silent auction. This year’s honorees are: Access to Justice Award: Rep. Adam Schiff, U.S. Congressman (CA-30) Maynard Toll Award for Pro Bono Service: Dan Stormer, Partner, Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai Pro Bono Law Firm Awards: Kirkland & Ellis;…
Finding Sequins in the Rubble
Finding Sequins in the Rubble by Eddy F. Alvarez Jr., Ph.D., is a metaphor for how members of the jotería community in Los Angeles find joy, love, and healing in the midst of discrimination, rejection, and violence that they may experience.
Volunteer Networking & Information Session
Join us at our redM Networking and Volunteer Information Session! Are you eager to make a real impact against human and sex trafficking? Discover exciting opportunities to volunteer at our upcoming events. Whether you’re a new face or a dedicated member, this event is the perfect chance to mingle and connect with like-minded individuals. Learn…
“Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting via Zoom – Tuesday, October 10 Plastic Reduction Project”
Please join the Dallas Sierra Club in welcoming Sean Winn, Co-Founder of the Plastic Reduction Project. Sean will share with us how his organization got started as an outgrowth of Sierra Club Austin and will walk us through their programs aimed at converting single-use foodware and food packaging models into reuse models with supportive outreach…
Dallas Sierra Club:Water Supply In Texas: Why Is It Such A Challenge? – Zoom
Existing plans to supply more water are an anathema to environmentalists who fear that construction of more reservoirs will have detrimental effects on the environment, flora & fauna, and on the displacement of people. Can a reasonable answer be found to this controversial issue?
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