Memorial Episcopal Church
In support of the St. Louis Project and its effort to transport 350 Afghan refugees – including artists, lawyers, female students and activists, and investigators – to the United States via charter flight and process refugees for humanitarian parole.
NPower, Inc.
In support of providing 150 young adults from underserved neighborhoods with IT certification training and paid internships in the IT industry. Within one year of graduating, participating students are employed with an average starting wage of $16 per hour.
Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm / Ridge to Reefs
In support of staffing and infrastructure investments for Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm as it works to expand production, educate students and volunteers, and increase the availability of fresh nutritious fruits and vegetables grown on reclaimed vacant land.
Southeast Community Development Corporation
In support of providing youth who reside in the McElderry Park and Ellwood Park neighborhoods with paid work opportunities eliminating trash and reducing illegal dumping to create a safer and cleaner environment.
Sugar Free Kids Maryland, Fiscally Sponsored by Center for a Healthy Maryland
In support of Sugar Free Kids Maryland’s community-organizing efforts to help pass an excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) – a proven strategy to decrease consumption.