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gather! Dinner Series
The gather! Dinner Series are Baltimore Youth Master Plan Feedback Forums — intergenerational gatherings where youth, families, and community partners come together to reflect on Youth Master Plan progress, share stories, and surface priorities.
Co-facilitated by the Intergenerational Street Team, these dinners provide space for two-way dialogue, ensuring that youth and community voices continuously inform updates, accountability, and next steps in the plan’s implementation.
Part of BCYF’s the learning lab: building skills, connection, and power for Baltimore’s youth ecosystem.
Impact from Past Events
Past gather! dinners have shown powerful results:
- 95% of participants built relationships they plan to continue.
- 92% rated the dinners Excellent or Good, affirming the value of safe and inclusive spaces.
- Participants highlighted that youth voice, belonging, and collaboration were elevated in ways that strengthened the ecosystem.
Contact & Social
Contact: info@bcyfund.org
Who It’s For
Youth, grassroots and community-based organizers, nonprofit staff, funders, and partners committed to equity, belonging, and collaboration within Baltimore’s youth development ecosystem.Event Details
- Jan 8, 2026 — gather! January
- Feb 24, 2026 — gather! February
- Mar 4, 2026 — gather! March
- Apr 16, 2026 — gather! April
- May 21, 2026 — gather! May
What You’ll Gain
- Clarity: Explore shared challenges and opportunities facing Baltimore’s grassroots and youth-serving leaders.
- Connection: Build authentic relationships in safe, identity-affirming spaces.
- Inspiration: Hear and honor community voices often left out of traditional decision-making spaces.
- Momentum: Carry forward collective insights to strengthen the Youth Master Plan and Baltimore’s youth ecosystem.
Agenda Snapshot
- Welcome & Community Grounding
- Shared Meal & Conversation
- Guided Reflection
- Collaborative Dialogue & Next Steps
Speakers / Facilitators
Facilitation is led by BCYF staff, youth leaders, and invited community hosts who create welcoming spaces for open dialogue.Supports Available
- Free dinner and refreshments
- Identity-affirming, inclusive space design
