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Meet a cohort focused on deepening CONNECT-ions with Black-led nonprofits
CLLCTIVLY, a social change organization that, as stated on its website, centers on “Black genius, narrative power, social networks, and resource mobilization” is in the throes of its second CONNECT cohort. The first cohort of 10 organizations, whose program spanned eight months, was made possible through a partnership with Maryland Nonprofits. The pilot program received $150,000 in […]
Turning pain into purpose: Brooklyn Healing Day brings community together
On Saturday, Brooklyn Homes was a place for healing, following the mass shooting that killed two people and injured 28 others in July. The community planted flowers by all the homes and two trees in memory of 18-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez and 20-year-old Kylis Fagbemi. There was also free food, music, and access to […]
#BCREDS Learning Design Team Request for Proposal
BCYF OVERVIEW The Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (“BCYF”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created as a dedicated fund to support programs for Baltimore’s young people. The concept of the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (“the Fund”) was launched in 2015 by then-City Council President Bernard “Jack” C. Young. It was created as […]
President Alysia Lee Joins the Baltimore’s Promise Board of Directors
Alysia Lee, president of the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund, has joined the Baltimore’s Promise Board of Directors. Lee has led the BCYF team in disbursing over $17 million to youth-serving organizations, including 91% that are Black-led. Previously, Lee was the education program supervisor for Fine Arts Education for the Maryland State Department of […]
Audit Request for Proposals
BCYF OVERVIEW The Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (“BCYF”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created as a dedicated fund to support programs for Baltimore’s young people. The concept of the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (“the Fund”) was launched in 2015 by then-City Council President Bernard “Jack” C. Young. It was created as […]
WBAL Radio: $8.4 million in grants distributed to dozens of youth-oriented nonprofits in Baltimore
While Baltimore City is seeing an increase in youth violence, especially in relation to guns, it’s easy to ignore some of the hard, positive work provided for young people, especially in underserved Black and Brown communities. The Baltimore Children and Youth Fund, which is celebrating the fourth anniversary of its founding, just announced its latest round of grant money […]
WJZ News Baltimore Children and Youth Fund receives donations to help organizations thrive
BALTIMORE – Throughout the month of August, participating businesses are donating a percentage of their proceeds to the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund. “I lived it,” said Lonnie Walker, founder and CEO of Joy Baltimore. “And because I lived it, it’s my goal and my desire to give back.” After growing up in Brooklyn’s Red […]
