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 […]
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 […]
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund Celebrates BCYF Month
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund Celebrates BCYF Month BCYF awards grant funds to 61 new programs totaling 8.4 million dollars. CONTACT: Christina Royster Big Media Agency hello@bigmediaagency.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore Children & Youth Fund Celebrates BCYF Month BCYF awards grant funds to 61 new programs totaling 8.4 million dollars. 2023 grantees to be announced […]
Baltimore City Businesses Support Baltimore Children & Youth Fund to Celebrate BCYF Month This August
CONTACT:Christina RoysterBig Media AgencyBigMediaAgency.com800-348-1309hello@bigmediaagency.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore City Businesses Support Baltimore Children & Youth Fund to Celebrate BCYF Month This August A Portion of Business Proceeds Allocated to Help City Youth Thrive (Baltimore, Maryland – August 11, 2023) A host of Baltimore City businesses are leveraging their resources and those of their […]
The Baltimore Children and Youth Fund says it remains dedicated to the city
Alysia Lee is a musician and activist who was appointed President of the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund in 2022. The establishment of the fund was championed by Mayor Jack Young eight years ago. In 2016, Baltimore voters passed a referendum calling for three cents of every $100 of assessed property value in the City to be […]
Community Highlights: Meet Alysia Lee of Baltimore Children & Youth Fund
Alysia is the inaugural President of the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund, the bold hyperlocal grantmaker stewarding public funds to support the success of Baltimore’s young people. Unlike traditional philanthropic efforts in Baltimore, BCYF, Inc. is committed to authentic community engagement, and all strategy and grant decisions are shaped and led by Baltimore community members […]
Through Hockey, Mentorships, Tender Bridge Helps Baltimore Youth Achieve Success
For Daryl Fletcher, 21, a player on the Baltimore Banners hockey team since he was 7, the experience has meant more to him than he ever could have imagined. “It’s about family,” he said. “It’s a big support system.” Fletcher added that he’s grateful for the guidance he has received under the leadership […]
Bmore Lifestyle
Our President, Alysia Lee, and one of our grantees,The Tender Bridge, joined Marc Clarke – Host of BMore Lifestyle, to discuss how BCYF supports programs that benefit children and youth in Baltimore City. Our grantee, The Tender Bridge, is a great example of providing children and youth with ways to explore new interests and reach their maximum potential. […]
Town Hall on Youth Violence
Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Vice Chair Lisa Molock raised important questions to Mayor Brandon M. Scott regarding the protection of our children and youth during last month’s Town Hall Meeting at The University of Baltimore School of Law. Ms. Molock emphasized that the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund is dedicated to being part of […]
