Baltimore Community Foundation

This winter solstice, we’re shining a spotlight on how BCF’s Stronger Neighborhoods Grants are illuminating Baltimore's communities! 💡 From string lights along residential streets to brightening public spaces, these lighting initiatives are enhancing safety, boosting neighborhood pride, and fostering a sense of connection across the city. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEguUjku

Through our #InvestforMore program, BCF is proud to support Baltimore's Promise and their innovative CareerBound program, designed to prepare Baltimore’s young people for thriving careers. This collaboration with Baltimore City Public Schools, and Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development combines in-school apprenticeships, career training in high-growth industries, and critical wraparound services to equip students with the skills they need for success. 📈 Projected Impact: Over 8,000 youth served by 2030. https://lnkd.in/e4UJy_sX Want to learn how BCF is funding change through investments that uplift our local community? Explore our Invest for More program: https://lnkd.in/ePs_qH3w

The Baltimore Community Foundation mourns the loss of H. Furlong "Baldy" Baldwin, a steadfast leader and philanthropist who served on our Board of Trustees from 1984 to 1989. A visionary banking executive, Mr. Baldwin exemplified integrity and community engagement throughout his career. Beyond banking, his contributions to arts, education, and history—supporting institutions like Johns Hopkins, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and the Walters Art Museum—left an indelible impact. We honor his legacy as a generous leader who believed deeply in the responsibility to give back. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and all who were fortunate to know him. https://lnkd.in/e34bMK4X

From the Key Bridge tragedy to building stronger #neighborhoods, Dr. Shanaysha Sauls reflects on BCF’s role in Baltimore’s resilience and recovery in 2024. Her reflections highlight the challenges faced, the progress made, and the Community Foundation's unwavering commitment to building a better, more connected #Baltimore. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3nNgpjR

This holiday season, Good Trouble Church reminds us of the power of love, liberation, and community care. Founded by leaders experiencing homelessness, GTC uplifts Baltimore’s most vulnerable—offering support, dignity, and spaces of healing all year long. During a season when many seek warmth and connection, GTC provides both through programs like the Good Trouble Guardians, the Red Shed Village, and twice-monthly free markets, fostering a community where everyone feels supported and valued. Learn more about GTC’s transformative work in our Q&A with Founding Pastor Elazar Zavaletta: https://bcf.org/gtc-qa/ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Give the gift of hope this season: support the rebuilding of the Red Shed Village after a recent fire and help sustain GTC’s life-changing work: https://gofund.me/c30fcf23

We are thrilled to share that Laura Gamble, Trustee Emeriti of the Baltimore Community Foundation and Regional President for PNC Bank, has been named a 2024 Icon Honoree by The Daily Record! Please join us in congratulating Laura on this well-deserved recognition. Read more about her incredible achievements here: https://lnkd.in/dSdTuSBE

Meet the Team: John Muchai, BCF’s Director of Finance! Muchai plays a pivotal role in managing BCF’s financial operations and impact investing efforts, working to connect investments, partnerships, and philanthropic support that make a difference in local communities. From spotlighting Invest for More successes like Lexington Market and Teacher's Square, to seeking new opportunities for transformational impact, John is driven to help Baltimore rise as a national model for collaboration and growth. Want to learn more about the team dedicated to building a better Baltimore? Meet the rest of us here: https://lnkd.in/e9jkS7td

Thanks to Ray Bularz and the Baltimore Creative Studio team for helping us bring this recent vision to life!

The Baltimore Museum of Industry’s “Echoes from the Key Bridge” project is preserving the voices of those impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Through oral histories, video documentaries, and artifacts, this initiative not only commemorates the lives lost and forever changed but also empowers those sharing their stories. At BCF, we are proud to support this work with a $25,000 grant, amplifying narratives that might otherwise go unheard. Projects like this demonstrate the power of storytelling to heal, connect, and inspire. 📖 Dive into these powerful stories in a recent article by the Baltimore Banner: https://ow.ly/AqIF50UmzKf

“This project ensures that the experiences and resilience of these individuals are not only memorialized, but also serve as a reminder of the strength and unity that define Baltimore.” – says BCF's VP of Community Impact Crystal Harden-Lindsey, The #KeyBridge rebuild is more than just a construction project. From addressing the challenges of replacing a critical structure to preserving the stories of those affected by its collapse, Baltimore continues to demonstrate its resilience. 🔗 Read more about the progress on the rebuild and the community initiatives honoring this shared journey. https://lnkd.in/eWS7Dqbj #MarylandTough #BaltimoreStrong