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Matt Hanna Has a Winning Strategy for Supporting Baltimore City Student Athletes
His organization Next One Up provides year-round athletic, academic, and mentoring resources for kids from middle school through college.
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Doug Retzler Wants Hoe’s Hill Orchard to Flourish for Generations to Come
In his own words, the urban orchardist discusses the community impact of his green oasis—which is wedged into a residential neighborhood bordered by Falls Road and Cold Spring Lane.
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How Dawn and Richard Collins Transformed Their Son’s Legacy Into Nonprofit Advocacy
In the wake of Second Lieutenant Richard Collins III tragic death in 2017, the couple invested in educating and empowering promising young Americans.
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How Lonnie Walker’s Own Hardships Fueled His Dedication to Helping Others
JOY Baltimore seeks to support vulnerable children and end youth homelessness, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community.
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Mixing Creativity and Compassion, Mujahid Muhammad Gives Youth the Keys to Success
His nonprofit K.E.Y.S (Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed) has expanded throughout the years to include clinical treatment for individuals and families, senior services, recreation, and even a workforce development arm.
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Tammy Braswell Found Her Voice Through Supporting Communities in Need
With her nonprofit Transform-A-Nation, Braswell offers a slew of comprehensive services including one-on-one and group counseling for children and adults, after-school programs for inner-city kids, and employment support.
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Andy Cook is Making “Buy Local” Part of the Community Consciousness
The executive director of Made In Baltimore works daily to promote and support Baltimore-based makers and manufacturers.
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For These Baltimoreans, the Benefits of Volunteering Go Beyond the Charitable Organization
Studies show that volunteering is as good for the giver as it is for the receiver.
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Through Peabody’s Tuned-In Program, Daniel Trahey Empowers Students to Stick with Music
The year-round program creates a free, formalized framework for musically inclined city school students, pre-K through grade 12.
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The Violet Project is Giving Young People Real Answers to Sexual Health Questions
The one-stop-shop digital health platform also provides resources like free STI testing, menstrual and contraceptive products, and a direct line to health care professionals.
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Professional Skateboarder Joey Jett is Paying it Forward
In his own words, the Towson native explains the sense of belonging he found in the sport growing up—and how he's sharing that with the kids he teaches today.
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Kayenecha Daugherty Advocates for Baltimore’s “Creative Nomads”
Her nonprofit provides arts entrepreneurs—as well as youth and families—access to professional development, resources, and networking.
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Shelonda Stokes is Determined to Make Downtown The Best It Can Be
Since officially becoming the president of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore in 2020, Stokes has more than doubled revenues and created multiple programs supporting local business owners.
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James Evans is Amplifying Marginalized Voices in Animal Welfare
CARE, the first national animal welfare organization of color in the country, focuses not just on pets, but their owners—addressing issues that negatively impact brown and Black communities.
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Patrice Hutton Helps Baltimore Students Express Themselves Through Creative Writing
Hutton founded Writers in Baltimore Schools, an in-class program that has expanded to offer writers’ workshops, mini retreats, and a summer camp.
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Franklyn Baker Takes a Direct Approach to Serving Baltimore Communities
The president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland has doubled down on homelessness prevention, educational equity initiatives, and diversifying staff.
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Adam Rosenberg Works to Break the Cycle of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
The Jill Fox Center for Hope, where Rosenberg serves as executive director, includes comprehensive support services for child abuse, domestic violence, and community violence, as well as elder justice for survivors, caregivers, and communities.
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These Social Entrepreneurs are Redefining Business in Baltimore
Meet a handful of professionals using their social impact skills to make the area a more equitable, just place to live and work.
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Working in Pigtown Isn’t Kim Lane’s Job—It’s Her Life
The executive director of Pigtown Main Street is passionate about supporting local businesses, as well as attracting new ones that meet the community's needs.
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David Marshall is Working to End Discrimination in Adoption
When Marshall decided he wanted to become a parent, there was no clear path to do so as a single gay man. Now, his nonprofit, Journey to Josiah, provides resources to others navigating the process.
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This Local Org Provides Adaptive Equipment to Area Kids at No Cost
Last year, Equipment Connections for Children gave out more than 1,000 pieces of equipment to young people living with disabilities, saving families a collective $800,000.
