| SNOW FALLS AT CITY HALL |
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 On March 10, 2008, President of the City Council Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the entire city council were presented with an avalanche of unique and beautiful snowflakes made by young people in after school programs throughout the city. Youth and after school providers from ETU and the Druid Hill YMCA Black Achievers program were on hand to make sure that the council people received their snowflakes and that each member also received a plaque with the following message: "Like snowflakes, young people are singularly beautiful, requiring ideal conditions for healthy growth and development... On behalf of the young people of Baltimore, thank you for your leadership and investment. Expand after school and let it snow!" |
| SPRING BLOOMS: TAX PAYERS NIGHT |
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How will our children grow in Baltimore's garden?
THURSDAY APRIL 3, 6 PM, War Memorial Building
Baltimore's children, youth and families are the seeds of our regeneration. In order to grow and thrive, our seeds need opportunities available to them in their communities. Join us on Thursday to ensure funding is available to nurture children and families!
This year the Mayor has included $13 million in the FY '09 base operating budget out of the $17.5 million needed to keep all opportunities (including After School Programs) in place. And we need to grow more - $3 million for Peer-to-Peer, $1 million for additional after school programs and $1 million for children entering school ready to learn.
Now is our time. Please come and testify to make sure After School stays in the budget and GROWS. Please join the Safe and Sound Campaign and others for this important event. Questions? E-mail emitchell@safeandsound.org. |
| PRESIDENT'S DAY IN ANNAPOLIS |
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 February 19, 2008 - Close to 200 students, parents, and afterschool providers from around the state got on buses to Annapolis - rallying to place after school center stage in the minds of the Maryland legislature. After gathering in Lawyers Mall, attendees took tours of the state house and met directly with legislators in caucus rooms. The new Statewide Afterschool Network was announced and legislators we're invited to join Maryland's first After School Legislative Caucus. |
| SUSTAINABILITY CORNER |
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation and Associated Black Charities have announced the 2009 Baltimore Direct Service Grant Program. For the full announcement CLICK HERE.
All organizations that intend to apply must submit the Intent to Apply form by Monday, April 14, 2008. Also it is recommended that you register now for the Bidder's Conference May 2, from 10 - 12. Indicate your attendance on the intent to apply form. |
| SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE FIELD |
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 YouthLight
The YouthLight after school photography and media literacy program was one of the recipients of this year's coveted Coming Up Taller awards and traveled to Washington DC to receive their honor in person from first-lady Laura Bush.
Sports4Kids
Sports4Kids succeeded over 381 other worthy entries to become one of three wining programs in the Sport for a Better World Competition.
Parks & People KidsGrow
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After school programs funded through Baltimore's After School Strategy offer young people connections to caring adults, extend learning time, offer opportunities to engage in activities like art and debate, and provide outlets for physical activities that keep children healthy. Programs in the Strategy adhere to youth development standards and are supported by the Safe and Sound Campaign, The After School Institute and the Family League of Baltimore City.
For subscription and/or submission information contact
info@boostbaltimore.org. |
Oh, give us the pleasure in the flowers today;