Baltimore's Promise

We’re proud to announce that we've received a $3.6 million investment from StriveTogether! This funding will build on existing opportunities in Baltimore and serve as a catalyst to our bold vision to put more than 31,000 additional youth on a path to #EconomicMobility by 2030. The work funded by StriveTogether will focus on three outcome areas: 💡 High school graduation rates 💡 Completion of postsecondary opportunities 💡 Employment opportunities But it will take all of the #BaltimoreCommunity to achieve this goal. Learn more about our plans: https://lnkd.in/dEReNGFp

Our new billboards are up—over 100 across the City region celebrating the incredible work of our grantee organizations 📢 When you spot one, snap a pic, tag us @bcyfund, and use #bcyfmonth. Let's celebrate these amazing organizations together!

Every summer, Baltimore’s Promise closes for one week to allow our hardworking team time to log off and rest. This year’s Summer Pause will be next week, Monday, Aug. 12, to Friday, Aug. 16. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and hope you all have a wonderful week! #EmployeeWellBeing #Values #SummerPause #RestAndReset

Our quarterly newsletter hit inboxes this morning. Have you seen the news? Read it here: tinyurl.com/BPSummer2024 #EnoughAct #BaltimoresPromise #BmoreSFC

Please join us in welcoming Heather Naviasky, MBA to the Baltimore's Promise team! Heather joins our Executive Leadership Team as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, she will lead internal policies and structures to strengthen our organization so we can best serve our community. Welcome, Heather! #ExecutiveLeadership #BaltimorePromise #BaltimoreLeaders

Want to have a winning strategy for your ENOUGH Act application? Tune in tomorrow + connect with our team to learn more: [email protected] #CollectiveImpact #CradletoCareer #ENOUGHAct

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for “Fund Mapping Baltimore: Investing in Baltimore City Youth” to learn more about private and public investments in supports and services for young people ages 14-24 in Baltimore City. What did we learn from this project? 1. A significant portion of the 2022 funds mapped were short-term COVID relief dollars. We must work as a community to fill the gaps their expiration will leave behind. 2. Most funding is earmarked for program-specific costs, but organizations need investment and funding to support infrastructure and operation costs for those same programs. 3. In comparing how funder and youth program priorities align, there is overlap in key areas, such as career readiness and education, but gaps remain. Our 2023 research shows there is a strong need to increase funding in mental health for youth. 4. Grants and direct services were much more likely to serve youth ages 14-18 than ages 19-24 even when the services were open to young people through age 24. 5. Only 6% of dollars mapped were earmarked for specific neighborhoods. These did generally align with neighborhoods with the most need, but not always. 6. Thirty percent of agencies reported no youth feedback engagement strategies despite funding youth programming. More agencies should engage and activate youth in decision-making. Which takeaway strikes you most? #Baltimore #BaltimoreYouth #BmoreFundMap #FundingOurFuture

The Baltimore City Youth Data Hub Executive Committee will be holding a special session on Tuesday, July 23, for Community Research and Action Committee member approval. This meeting is open to the public. Learn more about the Youth Data Hub at baltimorespromise.org or access the meeting directly at https://lnkd.in/e6wPhimQ. Baltimore City Public Schools

It is our mission to break down barriers that disproportionately affect young people when accessing services in our city, which is why we are committed to connecting students with individualized wraparound services in the CareerBound initiative, which may include mental health and wellness, transportation, housing, childcare, and more, depending on the student’s journey. Get involved: https://lnkd.in/eYG4cAm3

Baltimore's youth deserve all the support we can provide. Join us for an interactive community discussion next Tuesday, July 16, 3-4:30 p.m., to learn how we as a community can use data collected in a detailed fund map of the city to enact change in older youth programming. The session is ideal for legislators, philanthropists, and advocates interested in learning whether investments are genuinely supporting our youth and having a say in the direction of our research. We will be joined by a great panel, who will discuss real-world applications of the data: 🟨 Bridget Blount, Deputy CEO, Baltimore’s Promise 🟪 Charisse Paige, Director of Grantmaking, Baltimore Children & Youth Fund ⬛ Brett Theodos, Senior Fellow, The Urban Institute Register on zoom: tinyurl.com/fundmap-july24 #Baltimore #SupportOlderYouth #CommunityMeeting