Requity Foundation Inc.

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?? Exciting News! ?? Requity Foundation is thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded the GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant! ?? This funding will help support our 30,000 sq. ft. Urban Farm Initiative, helping us expand access to fresh, healthy food while providing hands-on agricultural training for Baltimore youth. With this grant, we’ll be able to: ? Grow more produce to fight food insecurity ? Offer urban farming education to young leaders ? Build a stronger, greener, and healthier community Huge thanks to KidsGardening.org and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation for believing in our mission. Together, we’re cultivating change—one seed at a time! ??? #GroMoreGood #UrbanFarming #FoodJustice #YouthEmpowerment #Sustainability #RequityFoundation

There is a significant number of vacant buildings, schools, and recreational centers in @Baltimore city, and I can’t help but think about the opportunity that exists to transform these spaces while simultaneously addressing workforce development. Imagine if there was a streamlined process to bring in apprentices in construction to not only help revitalize these structures but also gain hands-on experience and earn paid opportunities in the process. When I was growing up, I had the privilege of attending the John Eager Howard Recreation Center, where I was able to participate in all kinds of programs that kept me busy and engaged. I truly believe today’s youth could benefit from similar opportunities—spaces that help foster personal growth, skill-building, and a sense of community. This approach would not only benefit organizations looking to update their spaces but also empower the next generation of skilled tradespeople, providing them with the tools and experience needed for long-term success. It's a win-win situation: reinvigorating our community, developing talent, and supporting organizations that are doing impactful work. Let’s work together to make this vision a reality! #Baltimore #Construction #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #CommunityRevitalization #RecreationalCenters #Apprenticeships Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development

Why Should You Attend Baltimore Climate Tech+ 2025? Elisha Johnson and Michael Rosenband will take you on an Immersive 3D Virtual Reality Tour of the new Carver House Pilot Project Digital Twin: A Model for High-Performance Workforce Development and Community Revitalization This year's climate justice theme is “Healthy, Smart, High-Performance Homes: The Case For Expansion, Affordability and Innovation" Registration is free: www.BCT2025.com The Carver House Pilot Project is transforming workforce development in Baltimore by integrating hands-on, high-performance construction training with community revitalization efforts. This initiative, spearheaded by Requity, provides vocational students with real-world experience in masonry, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, and sustainable building practices through the rehabilitation of vacant homes. At its core, the project serves as a "training house" where students engage in work-based learning, applying their trade skills to construct and deconstruct a high-performance residential structure. This cyclical model ensures students develop technical expertise while reinforcing critical soft skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and professional accountability. The integration of NCCER-certified curriculum ensures industry-aligned training, preparing students for careers in green construction and skilled trades. Beyond workforce development, the Carver House project addresses urban blight by renovating vacant properties, creating affordable, high-efficiency housing, and fostering local economic growth. Through strategic partnerships with construction firms, trade schools, and community stakeholders, Requity is creating a scalable blueprint for sustainable workforce pipelines and neighborhood transformation. By aligning education, industry, and community needs, the Carver House pilot is not just a construction project—it’s a proof of concept for how youth training, high-performance building, and community investment can converge to create lasting impact. Register Today! www.BCT2025.com

????♀? Celebrating Women in Construction & Women’s History Month! ??? Meet Alexis W., Requity Foundation’s first female construction intern, breaking barriers and building a future where women belong in every trade. ???? From mastering power tools to laying the foundation for success, Alexis is proving that construction isn’t just a man’s world—it’s a space for strong, skilled, and ambitious women, too! At Requity, we’re proud to empower young women like Alexis, providing hands-on training and career pathways in the skilled trades. Representation matters, and every beam she lifts and nail she drives is paving the way for future generations of women in construction. Let’s continue to uplift and support the trailblazing women shaping our communities—because when women build, we all rise! ??????? #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInConstruction #BreakingBarriers #RequityFoundation #EmpowerHer

?? Join us for a Day of Stewardship! ?? Requity Foundation is hosting a Community Clean-Up on April 4, 2025, from 12:00–3:00 PM at 2142 Presstman St., Baltimore, MD 21217. We’re coming together to make a tangible impact in our community—one bag of trash at a time! Let’s clean, connect, and create a healthier Baltimore. ?? Get involved. Give back. Make a difference. #RequityFoundation #CommunityCleanup #Baltimore #Stewardship #GiveBack 4o

We All Eat Wednesday isn’t just about food—it’s about opportunity, community, and impact. Founded by Chef Breezy and Carver HS culinary graduate Dawuan T., this program gives culinary interns real-world experience while serving free, high-quality meals to those in need. Access to fresh, nutritious food remains a challenge for many in our community. While we can’t solve food insecurity overnight, WAEW is making a difference—one meal at a time. Because food isn’t just nourishment. It’s a way to uplift, support, and bring people together. When we all eat, we all thrive. #WeAllEat #CommunityMatters #FoodForGood Book our culinary team for your event today: https://lnkd.in/efKMBxCR

We’re not just training students—we’re building career paths! From masonry and carpentry to culinary arts and business, our programs equip students with real-world skills that open doors to endless opportunities. ?? Hands-on experience ?? Industry certifications ?? Career placements & entrepreneurial support We can't do any of this without your support. Become a donor today

Congratulations, Gabriel Martin! You ought to feel excited! If you’re looking for positivity and inspiration, we have that and more in West Baltimore! Gabe, a Carver Vocational-Technical High School senior and the city’s first Business Management & Finance (BMF) apprentice through Baltimore City Public Schools, the Maryland Department of Labor, and Requity is making waves! Most recently, Gabe won the National Apprenticeship Week Grand Essay Prize. Go, Gabe!

The Carver House Project is a standout initiative that exemplifies Requity’s mission of empowering students, revitalizing communities, and promoting sustainability. It’s not just a project—it’s a transformative experience for students, a tangible benefit for the community, and a replicable model that showcases the power of hands-on education.? #CarverHouse #CarverVoTech #Construction #ConstructionWorkforce #workforcedevelopment #Student #HighSchoolSuccess #BaltimoreMD