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Grants by Youth, for YouthJune 26, 2009 Youth As Resources 2009 spring grantees Learn More 500-PLUS MARYLAND KIDS GET BREATH OF FRESH AIRJune 23, 2009 Fresh Air Fund at BCF sends 529 Baltimore area youngsters to summer camp Learn More BCF MEETS 1ST GOAL IN $3 MILLION GOLDSEKER CHALLENGEJune 10, 2009 Endowment will address community needs for generations to come Learn More BCF AWARDS $81,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPSJune 4, 2009 55 Maryland students get boost for college Learn More PLANTING A SEED FOR CITY SCHOOLSJune 2, 2009 BCF announces creation of the Great Kids Farm Fund Learn More PRESIDENT OBAMA COMMENDS BALTIMORE YOUTHJune 1, 2009 Youth Advisory Group for Baltimore Office of Sustainability honored with President's Environmental Youth Award Learn More WOMENS GIVING CIRCLE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL UNIFORMSMay 26, 2009 Anonymous donors $10,000 gift goes to BCPS school uniform fund Learn More $943K BOOSTS CITY STUDENTSMay 8, 2009 The Middle Grades Partnership announces grants to power academic success Learn More 1+1 ADDS UPMay 7, 2009 Speak out in support of City's 1+1 proposal Learn More GROWING RECYCLING BLOCK BY BLOCKApril 23, 2009 BCF grants fuel neighborhood recycling efforts Learn More BCF FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY, MAY 9April 21, 2009 BCF invites its donor-advisors and their families to participate in a day of service and fun on May 9 Learn More BAKER WINS A WEBBYApril 15, 2009 Baker Artist Awards site named a 2009 Webby Awards Honoree Learn More GOVERNOR SCHAEFER DONATES HOUSES TO BCFApril 1, 2009 Sale will support Neighborhood Grants Program Learn More CITY SCHOOLS STUDENTS SHINE AT ACADEMIC TOURNAMENTSMarch 25, 2009 City College debate team and others rack up first-place wins and national tournament berths Learn More BCF ELECTS CESTELLO AND FETTING TO BOARDMarch 24, 2009 Finney Named Honorary Trustee; Bank Elected Treasurer Learn More PNC GIFT OF $250,000 SUPPORTS CIVIC LEADERSHIP BY BCFMarch 19, 2009 Three-year pledge illustrates confidence in Invest in Baltimore Learn More THE ENVELOPE, PLEASE...March 17, 2009 Baker Artist Award winners to be announced 3/25 on MPT Learn More PAINT THE TOWN GREEN...AND CLEAN!March 5, 2009 BCF's Casciani leads Sustainability Plan to victory; "Don't Make Excuses" ads debut Learn More UPCOMING EVENTSMarch 4, 2009 Brand new film on the Baltimore Red Line - July 8 at Pratt Central Library Learn More MEETING ESCALATING HUMAN NEEDSFebruary 25, 2009 BCF announces grants to help meet needs of struggling Marylanders Learn More FULL FAIR FUNDING FOR CITY SCHOOLS RESTOREDFebruary 23, 2009 State taps stimulus package to roll back cuts Learn More A THRIVING ECONOMY REQUIRES FAIR FUNDING FOR CITY SCHOOLSFebruary 16, 2009 State budget cuts to education threaten Baltimore's long-term economic health Learn More HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR CITY SCHOOLSFebruary 10, 2009 How BCF donors helped turn around a troubled city school Learn More $3 BILLION FOR TRANSIT ONE STEP CLOSERJanuary 29, 2009 House passes mass-transit funding amendment, Senate to vote next Learn More YOUTH POWER EXPANDS NETWORKJanuary 22, 2009 Youth As Resources announces grantees Learn More GET ON THE BUS!January 15, 2009 Free shuttle bus system is coming to Baltimore Learn More $100K BOOSTS CITY COLLEGE DEBATE TEAMJanuary 13, 2009 Abell Foundation awards $100,000 grant to The Gilbert Sandler Fund for Speech and Debate at City College Learn More AL SANDERS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FEATURED ON WJZ-TVJanuary 7, 2009 One of the first winners now writes songs for Beyonce, others Learn More DO ONE THING--EVERYTHINGDecember 9, 2008 BCF unveils new video at recent "Your Investment in Baltimore" event Learn More QUICK GIVING TIPSDecember 2, 2008 Learn More RECYCLING BINS BECOME THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAY STOCKINGNovember 24, 2008 Learn More TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVERNovember 20, 2008 If you are 70 1/2 or older, the Charitable IRA Rollover provision allows you to use retirement plan assets to make a significant gift. Learn More CELEBRATING BALTIMORE'S UNSUNG HEROESNovember 18, 2008 B'MORE Fund announces 2008 awardees Learn More TRAGEDY BEGETS GENEROSITYNovember 12, 2008 Christopher B. Elser Memorial Fund awards inaugural grant Learn More 16 BALTIMORE NEIGHBORHOODS GET A BOOST FROM BCFOctober 22, 2008 BCF's Neighborhood Grants Program announces fall 2008 grantees Learn More BIONEERS ARE COMING TO BALTIMOREOctober 22, 2008 2nd Annual Baltimore Bioneers Conference at MICA, November 7-9, 2008 Learn More GREAT KIDS COME BACKOctober 7, 2008 Baltimore City Public Schools' community effort re-enrolls 198 students Learn More NEIGHBORHOODS LEADING THE WAY TO BETTER TRANSPORTATIONOctober 2, 2008 60 community leaders and public officials seek light rail lessons on west coast tour Learn More BALTIMORE GROWS GREENER BY THE BLOCK; CITY RECOGNIZED NATIONALLYOctober 2, 2008 Baltimore's Park Lane neighborhood captures 2008 AFRO Clean-Green Block Award; Baltimore named a top 10 sustainable city Learn More CONGRATULATIONS TO SPRING 2008 YAR GranteesSeptember 22, 2008 Youth As Resources grants support community organizing projects designed and led by young people working to address critical needs in their communities. Learn More HATS OFF TO BCF'S 2008 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!September 16, 2008 In 2008, BCF awarded $64,000 in scholarships to 40 students from Baltimore City and across the state Learn More SERENA WILLIAMS AND ELENA DEMENTIEVA TO SCORE A VICTORY FOR BCFSeptember 9, 2008 Serena Williams and Elena Dementieva will lead an all-star cast of tennis greats at the 2008 PNC Tennis Classic Learn More CITY HITS RECYCLING MILESTONESeptember 8, 2008 City's Single Stream Recycling Program leads to 26% increase in recycling tonnage Learn More HELPING ORGANIZATIONS DO A LOT WITH A LITTLEAugust 26, 2008 BCF's Quality of Life Giving Circle announces 2008 grantees Learn More BALTIMORE BASEBALL LEGENDS POP THE CORK FOR BCFJuly 31, 2008 Eddie Murray and Brooks Robinson charity wines in stores now! Learn More FUNDING SHIFT TO MASS TRANSITJuly 30, 2008 Baltimore Regional Transportation Board will direct previously unallocated revenue entirely toward mass transit projects Learn More CITY STUDENTS SOARJuly 15, 2008 Unprecedented gains in standardized test scores at all grade levels Learn More A BREATH OF FRESH AIR FOR MORE THAN 500 BALTIMORE AREA YOUNGSTERSJuly 10, 2008 Children's Fresh Air Society Fund gives disadvantaged and disabled Baltimore area children the benefits of a summer camp experience Learn More MAJOR INDICATORS TRUMPET BALTIMORE'S RESURGENCEJuly 2, 2008 Deputy Mayor Andy Frank shares encouraging news about Baltimore City Learn More MIDDLE GRADES PARTNERSHIP KICKS OFF 2008 SUMMER PROGRAMJune 30, 2008 Over 600 Baltimore middle schoolers set to enjoy summer of learning Learn More 40 STUDENTS CELEBRATE SCHOLARSHIP HELP FROM BCFJune 24, 2008 BCF recently awarded $64,000 in college scholarships to 40 Maryland students. Learn More BCF TRUSTEE BEN CARSON AWARDED PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOMJune 12, 2008 Award celebrates doctor's professional and philanthropic achievements Learn More GRANTMAKING BY WOMEN, FOR WOMEN, TOPS $1 MILLIONJune 9, 2008 Baltimore Women's Giving Circle announces 2008 grantees, provides support to Baltimore-area nonprofits serving disadvantaged women and their children. Learn More SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION'S PUBLIC MEETING DATES SETJune 5, 2008 Join the movement for a cleaner, greener, safer, healthier Baltimore and help develop the citys Sustainability Plan! Learn More BCF'S CASCIANI NAMED CHAIR OF CITY'S SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSIONMay 21, 2008 First public meeting May 27 to focus on process for developing sustainability plan for Baltimore. Learn More HOMICIDES DOWN 35% IN CITYMay 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. Learn More WILLIAM CAREY'S GIFT INSPIRES PHILANTHROPHY FOR BALTIMOREApril 29, 2008 Commentary by BCF President and CEO Thomas E. Wilcox Learn More BCF BOARD CHANGESApril 9, 2008 Bank, Bell-McKoy, Heller and Wilson elected to board; Caplan named honorary trustee; Pinkard named trustee emeritus. Learn More ENDOWMENT HONORS SANDLER, SUPPORTS CITY COLLEGE DEBATEApril 1, 2008 A new fund honoring Baltimore's beloved historian will support the City College Speech and Debate Team. Learn More FUND AT BCF WILL BE SCHAEFER'S LIVING LEGACYMarch 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. Learn More BCF SHOWS HOW TO BEAT POVERTYFebruary 26, 2008 Donors and other guests at BCFs Beat Poverty event learned about three promising strategies . Learn More CONGRATULATIONS TO FALL 2007 YAR GranteesFebruary 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. Learn More CITYS YOUTH GET A BOOSTFebruary 11, 2008 High-quality publicly-funded after-school programs are reaching more students than ever in Baltimore City. Learn More BCF ON WJZ-TVFebruary 8, 2008 WJZ-TV recently profiled two of our scholarships. Learn More ALONSO SEEKS TO "CHANGE DNA" OF CITY SCHOOLSDecember 18, 2007 Read the Sun article about the schools CEO's bold plan, and find out how you can contribute to his work. Learn More BALTIMORE'S PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR PLAYS COMPLEX ROLENovember 27, 2007 Philanthropies provide leadership and funding to spark renewal in Baltimore, according to the Baltimore Sun Learn More BCF SCHOLARSHIPS FEATURED ON COMCASTNovember 15, 2007 Hear BCF Senior Program Officer Danista Hunte talking about BCF scholarships on Comcast video on demand. Learn More BCF DONOR SERVICES HIGHLIGHTED IN NY TIMESNovember 14, 2007 An article on community foundations' matchmaker role features BCF and one of its funds. Learn More HIGH SCHOOL REFORM MARKS FIVE YEARS OF PROGRESSSeptember 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. Learn More SUMMER READINGJuly 24, 2007 What Baltimore's philanthropic leaders are reading for fun and for insight. Learn More FIND THE FUN IN BALTIMORE, HALF-PRICE!June 26, 2007 The Baltimore FunGuide Learn More BCF HELPS FUND IMPORTANT SOCIAL PROJECTJune 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. Learn More BCF AWARDS 48 SCHOLARSHIPSJune 18, 2007 Students from Baltimore and across Central Maryland will receive $62,200 Learn More N.Y. official to lead city schoolsJune 14, 2007 Troubled system is getting 'the best,' board chairman says Learn More Mayor Dixon Starts Work Week off with a RideMay 14, 2007 The waterfront promenade welcomes bicyclists. Learn More BCF Announces Environment Path GrantsMay 2, 2007 More than $55,000 awarded for environmental programs and services to preserve, promote and restore Learn More Business in Baltimore Looks GoodApril 26, 2007 The Financial Times ranks the Greater Baltimore region as one of the top 10 areas of the future. Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Announces Fund for Youth GrantsApril 3, 2007 More than $121,000 awarded for programs and services to enhance and improve lives of children and young adults Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Names Cass, Gamble and Simms to BoardMarch 27, 2007 Cohen, Hrabowski, Zamoiski Retire; Named Honorary Trustees Learn More BCF Scholarship Deadline Extended Until March 15March 9, 2007 The scholarship deadline has been extended until March 15. Learn More Mayor Announces "Cleaner Baltimore" InitiativeMarch 9, 2007 BCF will partner with the City of Baltimore in a broad initiative to clean up the city. Learn More Understanding Housing AffordabilityFebruary 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. Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Announces Human Services GrantsFebruary 20, 2007 Grant awards reflect BCFs commitment to health care access. Learn More Downtown GrowthJanuary 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. Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Announces March Deadline for Neighborhood Grants ProgramJanuary 23, 2007 Two Workshops Planned for Applicants Learn More Baltimore's Hometown Sporting Goods Store Adds Thunder to Purple ReignJanuary 11, 2007 Learn More Congratulations to YAR GranteesJanuary 8, 2007 Learn More BCF Strengthens Community Through Arts and Culture GrantsJanuary 3, 2007 More than $200,00 has been awarded to help local arts organizations. Learn More Making the most of your year-end givingDecember 20, 2006 Learn More BCF's Emergency Fund Makes Big Impact Through Small GrantsDecember 14, 2006 For many area residents, encountering a crisis or emergency, no matter how slight, can significantly impact their life. Learn More Choose a gift that keeps on giving.December 8, 2006 Donor-advised funds make the perfect gift. Learn More BMore Fund Announces 2006 AwardeesDecember 1, 2006 Giving circle members and friends gathered at the Creative Alliance to honor the three 2006 awardees. Learn More Unique Community History Project Debuts Saturday, December 2November 30, 2006 Visitors will tune to 87.7 FM to hear neighborhood stories in Station North. Learn More "Buy Local" Campaign Aims to Keep Dollars in CommunityNovember 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. Learn More TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVERNovember 15, 2006 Learn More Lindsay Davenport Joins All-Star Line Up for the Mercantile Tennis ChallengeOctober 30, 2006 An all-star cast of the greatest names in tennis returns to Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena on December 6, 2006. Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Demonstrates Commitment to Education Through Recent Grant AwardsOctober 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. Learn More Faith, Family and Philanthropy to be Explored at October 25 EventOctober 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. Learn More Five Years, Fifty Thousand Jobs: Acting Now On Regional TransportationOctober 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 Learn More BCF support for neighborhoods shows in recent grantsSeptember 28, 2006 Grants totaling $121,338 aim to strengthen communities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County Learn More
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