Abell Foundation Inc

While Baltimore City has made considerable prog-ress in addressing violent crime, youth violence remains a pressing concern. Learn more about how our grantees like National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, Roca/Treyway Multi Treatment Services, and the University of Baltimore School of Law’s Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Program are working to help young people thrive: https://lnkd.in/ecwYExww

ReBUILD Metro is restoring whole blocks and strengthening neighborhoods in East Baltimore. Since 2008, they’ve renovated 235 formerly abandoned properties. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egcTsj7X

Through the Reach Together Tutoring Program led by University of Maryland Baltimore County, graduate and undergraduate students have provided 1,400 City Schools students with twice-weekly math tutoring. Participating students grew an average of 19.6 scale score points on their assessments from the beginning to the end of the year. City Schools is working to expand the program to new universities and new program sites: https://lnkd.in/eHrn5sjX

Apprenticeships can help address the needs of workers and students for pathways to quality jobs and respond to business demand for talent in hard-to-fill occupations. They also can be a great investment! According to the U.S. Department of Labor, for every dollar spent on apprenticeship, employers get an average of $1.47 back in increased productivity, reduced waste, and greater front-line innovation. How can Maryland and Baltimore expand apprenticeships? Read our latest report to learn more.

The 2013 STRIDE Act was passed to improve the safety of our natural gas infrastructure, but 9 years of data show there is no evidence safety has improved. As it stands, low-income households will bear the brunt of the cost of these infrastructure improvements, even as Maryland moves away from natural gas consumption. Our report from 2023 explores why it’s time to reconsider STRIDE: https://lnkd.in/etgJEDZD

Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep, but nearly 80% of teens report getting less than 8 hours. Being sleep deprived affects their learning and behavior. Our latest report examines the research on school start times and the implications for students in Baltimore City. After Minneapolis delayed school start times, researchers documented better attendance rates, fewer tardies, less falling asleep in class, and improved mood. Baltimore students could benefit from a similar policy shift. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eW4Rk3wd

Through the Nurturing Excellence for Undergraduate Success Project, @Univ_System_MD sought to identify best practices to support City Schools stu-dents attending USM institutions. Learn more about how they are working to positively impact enrollment, retention and graduation rates: https://lnkd.in/ejDVEs6D

In 2023, we invested $16.1 million in organizations to make Baltimore a healthier, safer, more prosperous and more equitable city. We're proud to share the stories of a few of the extraordinary groups and initiatives Abell supported in the last year. ? Our 2023 Annual Report is now available:

A recent Abell-funded?study shows that the homebuying program at St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc.?has helped low- and moderate-income families become homeowners and build equity. In fact, appreciation on the homes still occupied by the original buyer?has averaged $96,000. Read this great story in the Baltimore Fishbowl?to learn more about St. Ambrose’s model and the impact they’ve had.

In a pair of companion reports released today, researchers from the University of Maryland examine the current state of police-community relations in Baltimore City and how certain initiatives could help to improve them. In focus groups and interviews for Part 1, Black Baltimoreans shared their honest opinions and hopes for the future. Part 2 explores how other cities implemented alternative responses to non-criminal emergency calls, like mental health crises, to glean lessons Baltimore can apply as it expands its own program. Read the reports to learn more.