His organization Next One Up provides year-round athletic, academic, and mentoring resources for kids from middle school through college.
As MAG Partners’ director of community and experiences, the Cherry Hill native works to ensure that the South Baltimore urban revitalization provides opportunities for all.
In his own words, the urban orchardist discusses the community impact of his green oasis—which is wedged into a residential neighborhood bordered by Falls Road and Cold Spring Lane.
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The president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland has doubled down on homelessness prevention, educational equity initiatives, and diversifying staff.
The Jill Fox Center for Hope, where Rosenberg serves as executive director, includes comprehensive support services for child abuse, domestic violence, and community violence, as well as elder justice for survivors, caregivers, and communities.
Meet a handful of professionals using their social impact skills to make the area a more equitable, just place to live and work.
As the summer’s heat fades, Talbot County comes alive with events worth the drive.
The executive director of Pigtown Main Street is passionate about supporting local businesses, as well as attracting new ones that meet the community's needs.
When Marshall decided he wanted to become a parent, there was no clear path to do so as a single gay man. Now, his nonprofit, Journey to Josiah, provides resources to others navigating the process.
Last year, Equipment Connections for Children gave out more than 1,000 pieces of equipment to young people living with disabilities, saving families a collective $800,000.
Local organizations have led the way in disability work for many years. Meet a few of the people pushing for positive change:
Significant advances in cancer treatment are bringing us ever closer to ending the disease.
Gatherings where you can run, walk, and even dance to give back to organizations in need.
What started as a way to provide safe live music during the pandemic is now a weekly showcase that often raises awareness for worthy causes.
The Baltimore string artist founded Makers of Maryland, a collective that amplifies local works by sharing connections and hosting regular pop-up shops.
Executive director Richard Bernstein left his career as an investment manager to manage thousands of volunteers at First Fruits Farm.
With a combination of industry know-how, determination, and deep faith, the co-founder of the Ray Lewis-backed Power52 Foundation trains at-risk individuals for careers in the energy industry.
Photojournalist J.M. Giordano shares images from his new book, which documents 10 years of peace advocacy in Baltimore.
We catch up with the founder of Storybook Maze—a local program intent on increasing literary access in underserved communities.
We catch up with the CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee.
We catch up with the musician, producer, and collaborator.
We catch up with the local artist and activist.
We catch up with the longtime host of 'Sunday Brunch' on Annapolis’s late WRNR radio.
We catch up with the executive director of BYKE Collective.
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After earning a degree from The Goucher Prison Education Partnership, Freeman now empowers fellow formerly incarcerated students in his role at The Education Trust.
We catch up with the director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute.