Grantee Highlights
Blueberry Bushes, Meet Torbin Green of the St. Francis Neighborhood Center
Blueberry Bushes A citadel not on a hill, but on the ground with the people. This is the only way to describe what St. Francis
Meet Kevin Beasley of Beats not Bullets
Kevin Beasely, an East Baltimore native, is a lifelong mentor and is co-founder of Baltimore Cease Fire, a grassroots movement born from the ideology that
Meet Dyon Davidson of Beadly Speaking
Born and raised in Jamaica, Dyon Davidson came to the United States at the age of 12. As a child, she didn’t understand her peers’
Weaving Peace and Power: Saran Fossett of Aziza PE&CE
A fierce model, who cat-walked her way to the runways of Paris in the 90s, Saran Fossett now models audacious love for Black youth in
Building Power: Meet Kuijuan Jackson of Communities United
Community organizing is both an endeared and often forgotten skill that sits at the cornerstone of building power in communities of color, so for Kuijuan
Ending The Year With a Homerun – Baltimore Urban Baseball Association
When traveling on I-95 north into Downtown Baltimore, one may be shocked to learn that the tall landmark embossed with the name Baltimore written vertically
Community MVP: Creative Nomads
Torrey Smith introduces us to a group that serves the community by providing access to cultural programs.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hihFiRAPTA Source: CBS Baltimore
Refocusing the gaze – African Youth Alchemy
“Our greatest stories come from our history.” Ras Tre Subira Founder – African Youth Alchemy African Youth Alchemy uses media and the arts to create
Changing the narrative – Wide Angle Youth Media
“All of our young people have something important to share, whether or not they’re told that is something else” Moira Fratantuono Development and Communications Director
New law helps shorten apprenticeship wait lists to obtain barber’s licenses
A new law goes into effect on October 1 which will help make it easier for people to get a barber’s license in Maryland. However,
Maryland Book Bank Helps Teachers To Fill Their Shelves For The School Year
The Maryland Book Bank is now working with teachers to fill their shelves. The book bank is a book distribution program that helps to
Creating safe space for youth artistic expression – Beyond the Natural Foundation
Robert Levine, a former actuary by day and musician by night, found his transition from crunching numbers 8-hours a day to teaching music to Baltimore’s
Creating family memories through drumming – Creative Nomads
On an August summer afternoon, West Baltimore’s Druid Hill park was transformed into a euphony of harmony, drum beats, and rhythmic community during the culminating
JEWELS and GEMs summer program introduces students to financial literacy, music education and civics
BCYF speaks with Mrs. Antoynica Ryan, Co-Founder of the Ryan Institute. JEWELS and GEMs is a BCYF Grantee and program of the Ryan Institute. Their summer program introduces students to financial literacy, music education, civics and helps prevent the summer “slide”.
Youth organization turns vacant lot into a community space
The SB7 Youth Corps builds on the successful Free Your Voice program supported by Ben Franklin High School (BFHS), United Workers and Towson University.
Master Barber offers apprenticeship program for Baltimore’s youth
Master Barber offers apprenticeship program for Baltimore’s youth Corey McDaniel, Master Barber and Founder of Conscious Heads Barbering Bootcamp, speaks about the importance of Baltimore Children & Youth Fund.
Baltimore program provides clients with eviction prevention
Led Ladies is standing in the gap and providing services for women in need of housing assistance.
Baltimore City youth travel to Ghana and document “Year of Return”
Ashia, filmmaker and student with the Griot Works program, documents their recent trip to Ghana.
BCYF Virtual Grantee Showcase – 12.18.2020
The current public health emergency has put a strain on families and youth enrichment programs. However, local community organizations are still providing high-quality programming to
BCYF Virtual Grantee Showcase – 12.17.2020
The current public health emergency has put a strain on families and youth enrichment programs. However, local community organizations are still providing high-quality programming to
