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$1.3 mil for Green and Healthy MD Homes
Baltimore's Green and Healthy Homes Initiative awarded $1.3 million in federal funding
September 2, 2010
Sparking Big Ideas - Maybe Yours?
Social innovators to strut their stuff at Ignite Baltimore
August 31, 2010
$250 Mil for MD Schools - Thank You!
Maryland successful in Race to the Top bid
August 24, 2010
Help Outfit Kids for Success
Give now to the City Schools Uniform Fund and double your gift!
August 17, 2010
Help Keep the Pools Open
Give now to keep city pools open and youngsters cool
August 11, 2010
BCF's Warlow to Head Baker Fund
William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund names Melissa Warlow Executive Director
August 3, 2010
23 New Projects - Near You
BCF's Neighborhood Grants Program helps spur community improvement projects
July 29, 2010
Save Money. Protect Lives.
Urge Governor to review new data before building detention center
July 27, 2010
Do You Know Ralph?
Ralph Serpe named Baltimore Community Foundation VP
July 20, 2010
Baltimore: 10, Environment: "Zip"
Baltimore wins with new car-sharing service
July 7, 2010
Baltimore Tackles Issues through Art
BCF grant program fuels grassroots art and unites communities
June 22, 2010
See our Happy Campers
Fresh Air Fund at BCF helps 535 kids enjoy summer camp
June 8, 2010
Donors Celebrate with Scholars they Support
BCF's 2010 scholarship winners and donors honored at 2nd annual scholarship luncheon
June 4, 2010
Green Grants Available
Community Energy Savers and Recycling More grant programs now accepting applications
June 1, 2010
Same Address. Cool New Website.
Introducing the new BCF.org
May 18, 2010
150 Kids, 16 Schools, 1 Green City.
City Schools' Cleaner, Greener Sustainability Challenge put students at the fore
May 13, 2010
Three Outstanding Neighbors
BCF giving circle recognizes unsung community leaders
May 11, 2010
The Results Are In...
BCF's Casciani presents first annual Sustainability Report
April 22, 2010
Older Adults Take the Lead
New BCF initiative mobilizes older adults, promotes civic action
April 14, 2010
Education Experts Meet in Bmore
National conference on educational access, April 8-9
April 7, 2010
BCF Welcomes New Trustees
Daniels and Ziger elected to BCF board
March 31, 2010
Money Available for Education Programs
Opportunity for great programs to do more
March 23, 2010
Vote Early and Often for Good Food
Help win funding for new film about Baltimore's school food reform movement
March 16, 2010
Baltimore Innovators Rev their Engines
First "Ignition Grants" awarded
March 11, 2010
Your Voice Needed for Education Reform
Continue the push for education reform by contacting Maryland House members
March 9, 2010
Support Smart Transportation Planning
Urge legislators to align planning with goals
March 3, 2010
Reminder: School Funding Hearing Wednesday
Make your voice heard on education reform by Wednesday, March 3
March 2, 2010
Healthy Neighborhoods Get Stronger Schools
Goldseker Foundation announces grants to neighborhood-school partnerships
March 1, 2010
Help Win $250M for MD Schools
Contact your legislators to help secure Race to the Top funding for Maryland
February 26, 2010
Cleaner. Greener. COOLER.
Baltimore Office of Sustainability launches cool new interactive website
February 23, 2010
Applications Due: Scholarships and Camps
Applications for BCF college scholarships and Fresh Air camperships due soon
February 16, 2010
$80K Available for Community Arts Projects
Kresge Arts in Baltimore is back!
February 9, 2010
Wanted: Inspired Thinking
Ignite Baltimore to award small grant for big idea
February 4, 2010
Rock to Rebuild Haiti
Help Baltimore rock to rebuild Haiti on February 11
February 3, 2010
Don't Forget to Vote...for Art!
Vote for your favorite artist by February 15!
January 28, 2010
Warm Up with Ed Reed
Charity golf challenge set for Florida in February
January 21, 2010
Neighborhood Grants--Don't Miss Out!
Neighborhood Grants Program kicks off 2010 with two applicant workshops
January 19, 2010
$26M for Our Healthy Neighborhoods
Innovation in Healthy Neighborhoods rewarded
January 15, 2010
Civic Watchdog WYPR Tracks Stimulus
New WYPR series debuts January 19, sponsored by BCF
January 14, 2010
Haiti Needs Your Help
Think globally, give locally to bring relief to Haiti
January 13, 2010
It's Here!
Charm City Circulator rolls into Baltimore January 11
January 7, 2010
"Confetti Grants" Sprinkle New Year's Cheer
BCF celebrates vibrant arts scene with $30,400 in small grants
December 29, 2010
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