2017 Annual Report
Our 2017 Annual Report highlights workforce development programs that successfully place returning citizens in jobs; changes to the pretrial system that reduce the reliance on cash bail; career and technical education (CTE) pathways that lead to meaningful careers; expanded access to sports programs and physical activity; progress in the fight against youth homelessness; energy and safety upgrades for seniors and low-income homeowners that stabilize neighborhoods; and investments in entrepreneurs that grow our city and our economy.
The State of Urban Manufacturing: Baltimore City Snapshot
The Baltimore City Planning Department, with funding by the Abell Foundation, partnered with the Urban Manufacturing Alliance to better understand recent shifts in local manufacturing and help improve economic development services.
Fact Check: A Survey of Available Data on Juvenile Crime in Baltimore City
New study finds overall juvenile arrests are down, but juvenile arrests for violence are up. The outcomes for youth are largely driven by judges.
Water Quality in the Gwynns Falls
With support from the Abell Foundation, Blue Water Baltimore, the United States Geological Survey and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies examined over 20 years of data to determine the leading factors that impact water quality over time.
Counting Our Losses
In this Abell-supported report, the Maryland Family Network examined the hidden cost to Marylanders of an inadequate child care system.