News Archive

HOMICIDES DOWN 35% IN CITY

May 9, 2008
Murders in Baltimore City were at a 30-year low during the first four months of 2008. Read how you can help curb gun violence.
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WILLIAM CAREY'S GIFT INSPIRES PHILANTHROPHY FOR BALTIMORE

April 29, 2008
Commentary by BCF President and CEO Thomas E. Wilcox
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BCF BOARD CHANGES

April 9, 2008
Bank, Bell-McKoy, Heller and Wilson elected to board; Caplan named honorary trustee; Pinkard named trustee emeritus.
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ENDOWMENT HONORS SANDLER, SUPPORTS CITY COLLEGE DEBATE

April 1, 2008
A new fund honoring Baltimore's beloved historian will support the City College Speech and Debate Team.
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FUND AT BCF WILL BE SCHAEFER'S LIVING LEGACY

March 24, 2008
Announcing the William Donald Schaefer Civic Fund at BCF, Senator Barbara Mikulski declared the endowment for neighborhoods to be "better than bronze" as a lasting legacy.
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BCF SHOWS HOW TO BEAT POVERTY

February 26, 2008
Donors and other guests at BCFs Beat Poverty event learned about three promising strategies .
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CONGRATULATIONS TO FALL 2007 YAR Grantees

February 20, 2008
Youth As Resources (YAR) grants support community organizing projects designed and led by young people working to address critical needs in their communities.
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CITYS YOUTH GET A BOOST

February 11, 2008
High-quality publicly-funded after-school programs are reaching more students than ever in Baltimore City.
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BCF ON WJZ-TV

February 8, 2008
WJZ-TV recently profiled two of our scholarships.
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ALONSO SEEKS TO "CHANGE DNA" OF CITY SCHOOLS

December 18, 2007
Read the Sun article about the schools CEO's bold plan, and find out how you can contribute to his work.
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BALTIMORE'S PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR PLAYS COMPLEX ROLE

November 27, 2007
Philanthropies provide leadership and funding to spark renewal in Baltimore, according to the Baltimore Sun
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BCF SCHOLARSHIPS FEATURED ON COMCAST

November 15, 2007
Hear BCF Senior Program Officer Danista Hunte talking about BCF scholarships on Comcast video on demand.
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BCF DONOR SERVICES HIGHLIGHTED IN NY TIMES

November 14, 2007
An article on community foundations' matchmaker role features BCF and one of its funds.
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HIGH SCHOOL REFORM MARKS FIVE YEARS OF PROGRESS

September 26, 2007
A report on Baltimore's high school reform efforts reveals many students have benefited from smaller schools and the ability to choose their high school.
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SUMMER READING

July 24, 2007
What Baltimore's philanthropic leaders are reading for fun and for insight.
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FIND THE FUN IN BALTIMORE, HALF-PRICE!

June 26, 2007
The Baltimore FunGuide
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BCF HELPS FUND IMPORTANT SOCIAL PROJECT

June 20, 2007
A number of BCF funds have provided support to Power Inside, an organization on the forefront of helping prostitutes find help, not jail time.
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BCF AWARDS 48 SCHOLARSHIPS

June 18, 2007
Students from Baltimore and across Central Maryland will receive $62,200
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N.Y. official to lead city schools

June 14, 2007
Troubled system is getting 'the best,' board chairman says
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Mayor Dixon Starts Work Week off with a Ride

May 14, 2007
The waterfront promenade welcomes bicyclists.
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BCF Announces Environment Path Grants

May 2, 2007
More than $55,000 awarded for environmental programs and services to preserve, promote and restore
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Business in Baltimore Looks Good

April 26, 2007
The Financial Times ranks the Greater Baltimore region as one of the top 10 areas of the future.
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Baltimore Community Foundation Announces Fund for Youth Grants

April 3, 2007
More than $121,000 awarded for programs and services to enhance and improve lives of children and young adults
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Baltimore Community Foundation Names Cass, Gamble and Simms to Board

March 27, 2007
Cohen, Hrabowski, Zamoiski Retire; Named Honorary Trustees
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BCF Scholarship Deadline Extended Until March 15

March 9, 2007
The scholarship deadline has been extended until March 15.
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Mayor Announces "Cleaner Baltimore" Initiative

March 9, 2007
BCF will partner with the City of Baltimore in a broad initiative to clean up the city.
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Understanding Housing Affordability

February 27, 2007
A recent informational forum hosted by BCF on the inclusionary housing legislation before the City Council explored the complexities of the legislation and of the issues it aims to address.
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Baltimore Community Foundation Announces Human Services Grants

February 20, 2007
Grant awards reflect BCFs commitment to health care access.
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Downtown Growth

January 31, 2007
A report by the Downtown Partnership finds that Downtown Baltimore is poised for a substantial housing and job growth spurt over the next five years.
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Baltimore Community Foundation Announces March Deadline for Neighborhood Grants Program

January 23, 2007
Two Workshops Planned for Applicants
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Baltimore's Hometown Sporting Goods Store Adds Thunder to Purple Reign

January 11, 2007
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Congratulations to YAR Grantees

January 8, 2007
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BCF Strengthens Community Through Arts and Culture Grants

January 3, 2007
More than $200,00 has been awarded to help local arts organizations.
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Making the most of your year-end giving

December 20, 2006
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BCF's Emergency Fund Makes Big Impact Through Small Grants

December 14, 2006
For many area residents, encountering a crisis or emergency, no matter how slight, can significantly impact their life.
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Choose a gift that keeps on giving.

December 8, 2006
Donor-advised funds make the perfect gift.
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BMore Fund Announces 2006 Awardees

December 1, 2006
Giving circle members and friends gathered at the Creative Alliance to honor the three 2006 awardees.
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Unique Community History Project Debuts Saturday, December 2

November 30, 2006
Visitors will tune to 87.7 FM to hear neighborhood stories in Station North.
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"Buy Local" Campaign Aims to Keep Dollars in Community

November 30, 2006
The Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance with support from the Bonsal Family Fund at BCF has launched a buy local campaign to promote buying from independent, locally owned businesses.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVER

November 15, 2006
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Lindsay Davenport Joins All-Star Line Up for the Mercantile Tennis Challenge

October 30, 2006
An all-star cast of the greatest names in tennis returns to Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena on December 6, 2006.
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Baltimore Community Foundation Demonstrates Commitment to Education Through Recent Grant Awards

October 18, 2006
Grants totaling more than $120,000 aim to increase the number of students and adult learners who are prepared to enter a competitive workforce in the 21st century.
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Faith, Family and Philanthropy to be Explored at October 25 Event

October 17, 2006
Hosted by THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation, the event promises a conversation with distinguished leaders and philanthropists, who will share how their faiths' values influence their time, talent and treasure.
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Five Years, Fifty Thousand Jobs: Acting Now On Regional Transportation

October 13, 2006
The Base Realignment and Closure process opens a unique opportunity to reshape our region's transportation system, argues a new report from the Goldseker Foundation
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BCF support for neighborhoods shows in recent grants

September 28, 2006
Grants totaling $121,338 aim to strengthen communities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County
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Congratulations to YAR Grantees and Graduates

August 29, 2006
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Pension reform act might have you giving cash

August 24, 2006
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Baltimore Community Foundation Establishes New Plan for Human Services Funding, Announces Grants and Names Program Officer

August 8, 2006
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Kathryn J. Crecelius Joins Baltimore Community Foundation Investment Committee

August 1, 2006
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Penn-Mar now offers charitable gift annuities thanks to partnership with BCF

July 27, 2006
A growing number of nonprofit organizations are securing their futures with endowment funds at BCF and the ability to offer CGAs.
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Baltimore Community Foundation Appoints Kelley McGeehan to be Major Gifts Officer

July 18, 2006
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Be like Warren Buffett

July 10, 2006
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National Expert to Speak on City Parks

May 25, 2006
Parks play a vital role in engaging youth to value and protect city's natural resources.
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Jamie W. Caplis Elected to Board of Baltimore Estate Planning Council

May 1, 2006
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BCF Recognized by Council on Foundations

April 24, 2006
The Baltimore Community Foundation has been recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
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BCF speaks up

April 7, 2006
The viewpoint of BCF and two other local philanthropies which have invested in city high school reform is presented in this opinion piece from the Baltimore Sun.
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New Libraries for Two City Schools

April 5, 2006
Under the leadership of two dedicated volunteers, and with support from the Library Fund at BCF, two beautifully renovated and completely restocked elementary school libraries will be formally rededicated this week.
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Bob Kent Elected Chairman of BCF

March 31, 2006
BCF announces the election of new officers of its board of trustees.
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Flipping in city down 77%

March 25, 2006
Good news for neighborhoods and for home buyers.
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A New Design

March 24, 2006
BCF launches redesigned website.
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Baltimore's downtown now an easier sell

February 27, 2006
More jobs, housing and retailers come to Baltimore.
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Neighborhoods First: TAG Project Provides School Supplies

February 14, 2006
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New loan fund helps homeowners and new buyers to renovate & revitalize their homes

January 3, 2006
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