Young Hawaiians Play Key Role in Passage of Foster Youth Bill of Rights Hawaii passed a new law to support youth in foster care, shaped by young Hawaiians who know the system firsthand. Learn more. Read More
A Decade of Data: Kids in High-Poverty Communities Across the country, 14% of children are now living in high-poverty communities, according to the KIDS COUNT Data Center. Read More
Eleven Leading Philanthropies Announce Steps to Expand Opportunities for Young Men of Color Recommendations and initial funding commitments set stage for long-term effort to ensure success in health, education and employment of young men of color. Read More
Asian Americans United Provides Safe Haven for Philadelphia Youth Asian Americans United has provided services and a safe place for Philadelphia youth for almost 30 years. Read More
One Baltimore for Jobs Strengthens Local Workforce Systems One Baltimore for Jobs, backed by Casey, helps youth from disinvested areas land jobs in construction, health care, transit, and other growth fields. Read More
Webinar to Examine Strategies for Promoting Equity With the Family First Act The Casey and Grant foundations will host a webinar in April 2019 to explore how child welfare leaders can use the Family First Act to achieve equity. Read More
Seeking Grant Applications for Summer Youth Programs in Baltimore Baltimore-area funders are offering grant funding to nonprofits to provide high-quality educational and recreational programs for youth in summer 2020. Read More
Ryan Chao Named Vice President of Civic Sites and Community Change Ryan Chao, former Satellite Housing director, was named VP of Civic Sites & Community Change, overseeing key investments in Baltimore and Atlanta. Read More
Crowdfunding Empowers Baltimore Businesses Entrepreneurs in Baltimore are leveraging crowdfunding to launch and grow their businesses. Learn more. Read More
Under Armour and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Join Funders to Support Summer Programs for Baltimore Youth Under Armour and CareFirst joined nine Baltimore nonprofits to fund summer programs for low-income youth. Apply by 5 p.m. on February 17, 2017. Read More
