GameChangers

GameChangers

GameChangers

The Violet Project is Giving Young People Real Answers to Sexual Health Questions

The one-stop-shop digital health platform also provides resources like free STI testing, menstrual and contraceptive products, and a direct line to health care professionals.

GameChangers

Professional Skateboarder Joey Jett is Paying it Forward

In his own words, the Towson native explains the sense of belonging he found in the sport growing up—and how he's sharing that with the kids he teaches today.

GameChangers

Kayenecha Daugherty Advocates for Baltimore’s “Creative Nomads”

Her nonprofit provides arts entrepreneurs—as well as youth and families—access to professional development, resources, and networking.

Sponsored Content

Give Baltimore 2025

Welcome to our annual Give Baltimore guide, a resource for charitable organizations to share their missions and invite the generous support of Baltimore’s readers. Here we profile area nonprofits addressing the pressing needs of social justice, equity, climate change, food insecurity, and many others. We are pleased to again have Maryland Nonprofits, which provides start-up assistance, legal and consulting advice, advocacy, and professional training for the state’s 37,000 nonprofits, as our partner on this guide. There are many meaningful organizations where you can put your charitable dollars to work for the greatest good in the region. We hope this guide gives you both information and inspiration for your philanthropic journey.

GameChangers

GameChanger: Emma Snyder

We catch up with the owner of The Ivy Bookshop.

GameChangers

Shelonda Stokes is Determined to Make Downtown The Best It Can Be

Since officially becoming the president of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore in 2020, Stokes has more than doubled revenues and created multiple programs supporting local business owners.

GameChangers

James Evans is Amplifying Marginalized Voices in Animal Welfare

CARE, the first national animal welfare organization of color in the country, focuses not just on pets, but their owners—addressing issues that negatively impact brown and Black communities.

GameChangers

Patrice Hutton Helps Baltimore Students Express Themselves Through Creative Writing

Hutton founded Writers in Baltimore Schools, an in-class program that has expanded to offer writers’ workshops, mini retreats, and a summer camp.

Sponsored Content

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Partners In Care Maryland, Inc., connects older adults with volunteers to build a thriving community.  

GameChangers

Franklyn Baker Takes a Direct Approach to Serving Baltimore Communities

The president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland has doubled down on homelessness prevention, educational equity initiatives, and diversifying staff.

GameChangers

Adam Rosenberg Works to Break the Cycle of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

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.

GameChangers

These Social Entrepreneurs are Redefining Business in Baltimore

Meet a handful of professionals using their social impact skills to make the area a more equitable, just place to live and work.

Sponsored Content

Top Agents 2025

Here are the Greater Baltimore area’s top selling individual real estate agents, grouped by four tiers based on their 2024 annual sales volume, as reported by their brokers.

GameChangers

Working in Pigtown Isn’t Kim Lane’s Job—It’s Her Life

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.

GameChangers

David Marshall is Working to End Discrimination in Adoption

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.

GameChangers

This Local Org Provides Adaptive Equipment to Area Kids at No Cost

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.

GameChangers

Advocates Emphasize the Importance of Including People with Disabilities in the Workplace

Local organizations have led the way in disability work for many years. Meet a few of the people pushing for positive change:

GameChangers

Ten Fun Events Supporting Worthy Causes This Season

Gatherings where you can run, walk, and even dance to give back to organizations in need.

GameChangers

Ed Hrybyk’s Weekly Jazz Jams Bring Free Music to City Parks

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.

GameChangers

How Stephanie Persichitti Grew a Vibrant Community of Maryland Makers

The Baltimore string artist founded Makers of Maryland, a collective that amplifies local works by sharing connections and hosting regular pop-up shops.

GameChangers

This Northern Baltimore County Farm Donates Millions of Pounds of Produce Annually

Executive director Richard Bernstein left his career as an investment manager to manage thousands of volunteers at First Fruits Farm.

GameChangers

Cherie Brooks is Building Tomorrow’s Clean Energy Workforce

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.

News & Community

The Baltimore Peace Movement in Photos

Photojournalist J.M. Giordano shares images from his new book, which documents 10 years of peace advocacy in Baltimore.

GameChangers

GameChanger: Araba Maze

We catch up with the founder of Storybook Maze—a local program intent on increasing literary access in underserved communities.

News & Community

GameChanger: Mark Anthony Thomas

We catch up with the CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee.