Bridges Baltimore

I noticed Early Charm employee Collin March always sketching 'superhero' (my description, not his) concepts during his breaks. I asked him to come up with an Energy Pig to commemorate Materic fuel cell launch in Pigtown. He said he always wanted to try spray paint. We turned him loose. I love the result. We first met Collin through Bridges Baltimore when he was one of many of their young people touring our shop. When we shared with Bridges that Early Charm was looking to fill several Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation positions with us, they recommended Collin and helped get him enrolled in the program. It was an easy sell for me to hire him. He's a Baltimore Polytechnic Institute alum so I knew he was coming with a great STEM background. The artist thing was a great added benefit.

I am so grateful for my time as an intern at Center for Urban Families this summer! During my time at CFUF, I have gained a better understanding of how nonprofits function , expanded my skill set, and connected with many amazing people. I was entrusted with a wide variety of tasks which allowed me to explore different interests. During my exploration, my passion for advocacy rose to the forefront. Throughout this experience, I felt my confidence in myself grow exponentially. My summer at CFUF has been a truly transformative experience; My takeaways will make a big impact on how I approach my sophomore year at University of Southern California and the rest of my professional life. Thank you again Brian Lyght, MBA and Joseph Jones for this opportunity!