Family League of Baltimore

Last week, we welcomed our 2025 Adaptive Village cohort during an inspiring orientation at Morgan State University's new Health and Human Service building! This partnership between Family League of Baltimore and Morgan Center for Urban Health Equity continues to address critical health disparities through grassroots solutions. Congratulations to our nine awardees: Black Yield Institute, Center for Technology Access and Training, For My Kidz, I AM MENtality Youth Male Empowerment Project, iLIVE Inc., Natural Born Champions, Sarah's House, Tendea Family, and We Will All Rise ! Together, we're investing in community-powered innovations across the City of Baltimore, building on our $290K commitment to health equity initiatives since 2022.

??Another opportunity from our ENOUGH Track 2 awardee Elev8 Baltimore to join their ENOUGH Community Council in Sandtown Winchester / Harlem Park. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/exQsjM_h

(Updated) We're Growing! Family League of Baltimore is expanding, and we're seeking a driven Partnership Manager to join our Strategic Operations & Compliance team. This role will be vital in strengthening our funded partner relationships and ensuring program excellence across Baltimore City. As we scale our impact, you'll lead partner engagement initiatives that advance our mission to empower children, families, and communities. Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4jKm4f8

As Maryland's largest Local Management Board (LMB), Family League of Baltimore was proud to join colleagues in Annapolis for LMB Advocacy Day! Our President & CEO Demaune Millard, alongside partners from Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families and Howard County Office of Local Children's Board, showcased the vital work of Maryland's LMBs with General Assembly members. Grateful for the engaging discussions with Sen. Cory McCray's team, Vice Chair Mark Chang, Del. Sarah Wolek, Del. Stephanie Maddin Smith, Del. Kevin Harris, and Del. Regina T. Boyce, MPA about how LMBs strengthen local service delivery systems for children, youth, and families across Maryland's 24 jurisdictions. A highlight was connecting with Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson about our joint Adaptive Village Small Grants Program. This community-driven initiative has invested over $200,000 in grassroots solutions since 2022, with another $125-150,000 planned this 2025 cycle. Built on insights from our Community Health Needs Assessment partnership with Morgan's School of Community Health and Policy, this program exemplifies our shared commitment to addressing health disparities through community empowerment. MAKING CONNECTIONS.?IMPROVING LIVES.

Family League of Baltimore, Maryland's Local Management Board for Baltimore City, supports the recent advancement of the ENOUGH Alliance and the promising $100 million philanthropic investment to address child poverty in Maryland. Press release -> https://bit.ly/4aR0d1L "This isn't just funding—it's a blueprint for transformation," shares our President and CEO Demaune Millard. "We're moving beyond isolated interventions to a holistic approach that amplifies community voices and local expertise. The ENOUGH initiative represents a pivotal moment in our city's ongoing commitment to creating pathways of opportunity for every child." We appreciate the commitment of Gov. Wes Moore, William Julius Wilson Institute (Harlem Children's Zone), Blue Meridian Partners, Bainum Family Foundation, and Sherman Family Foundation in establishing the ENOUGH Community Support Fund. As the City of Baltimore's Local Management Board, we look forward to further deepening our partnership with Carmel Martin and Pickett Slater Harrington at the Maryland Governor's Office for Children, who continue to provide vital guidance in this all-of-government approach to end childhood poverty. Together, we're focused on building pathways to economic mobility, ensuring access to quality education, and enhancing the vibrancy of our communities.?Announcement here ->https://bit.ly/3CtMl0p

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Summer Youth Development RFP New Deadline: February 7, 2024, 4:00 PM EST Note: This opportunity is limited to existing Family League funded partners. Don't miss this chance to expand high-quality, structured summer learning programs that provide fun, safe, and engaging spaces for Baltimore's youth to learn, grow, and succeed. Join us in reducing summer learning loss, fostering new talents, and building stronger, more connected communities. Full details and application: https://lnkd.in/eEwdBHwD MAKING CONNECTIONS. IMPROVING LIVES.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Community Health Needs Assessment RFP New Deadline: February 7, 2024, 4:00 PM EST Don't miss this opportunity to help shape child well-being in Baltimore through a comprehensive community health needs assessment. Your expertise will help identify community strengths, challenges, and resources to create positive change. Join us in building a data-driven foundation for improving child well-being across Baltimore City. Together, let's guide actionable strategies for stronger, healthier communities. Full details and application: https://lnkd.in/eEwdBHwD MAKING CONNECTIONS. IMPROVING LIVES.

Reminder: Last Days to Apply - Community Health Needs Assessment RFP Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future of child well-being in Baltimore through a comprehensive community health needs assessment. Your expertise will help in offering further insight with community strengths, challenges, and resources that can create positive change. ?? Application Deadline: January 24, 2024, by 4:00 PM EST Join us in building a data-driven foundation for improving child well-being across Baltimore City. Together let’s guide actionable strategies for stronger, healthier communities. Full details and application: https://bit.ly/3P6BDzM MAKING CONNECTIONS. IMPROVING LIVES.

Family League of Baltimore announces the release of its Home Visiting Housing Support Program (HSP) evaluation findings. HSP, which advances family stability by providing Baltimore families with a $500 monthly guaranteed income stipend to support housing needs such as rent, mortgage, utilities, and other household expenses, demonstrates the impact of combining financial assistance with home visiting services. The report, conducted in partnership with Amaka Consulting and Evaluation Services, LLC, examined data from 380 participants across our partner sites: DRUM Healthy Families, The Family Tree, Inc., HOPE Project of @Roberta's House, and Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (LifeBridge Health). Analysis showed that 92% of participants reported improved family functionality, with the monthly stipends primarily supporting rental and utility payments - addressing critical housing stability needs for Baltimore families. This evaluation was made possible through support from the Children's Cabinet Interagency Fund administered by the Governor's Office of Children. The findings demonstrated the effectiveness of combining housing support with comprehensive home visiting services in creating pathways to stability for Baltimore families. To learn more-> https://bit.ly/4ayY2Q6 MAKING CONNECTIONS.?IMPROVING LIVES.

At Family League of Baltimore, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of justice and equity, which continues to inspire our mission of strengthening Baltimore's families and communities. His vision of a society where every person has access to opportunity and dignity guides our daily work as we create lasting, positive change in the City of Baltimore. MAKING CONNECTIONS.?IMPROVING LIVES.