Baltimore Community Foundation: News & Notes
03/08/2012

Advocacy Update          

Maryland State House BCF President Tom Wilcox recently testified in support of HB 304/SB 533, which would allow block grant capital funding for school facilities in Baltimore City. Watch a recap of his testimony, learn more about the bills, and get the latest legislative updates on our advocacy page.      

School Libraries Transformed        

Bookstack - photo by albertogp123 BCF is a proud partner in the Weinberg Foundation's Library Project, an initiative to provide new or renovated school libraries in Baltimore City elementary and middle schools. Join the effort to give our students the modern facilities they deserve.

 

Help City Schools Go Green

Student greening leader The City Schools Sustainability Challenge, which puts student leaders at the fore in greening their schools, is close to its goal of funding projects in 50 schools this year. Help put the project over the top with a gift today - and get a $20 coupon for Tapas Teatro!.

 

Don't Miss Out: Upcoming BCF Seminars

CalendarApril 26: Robert L. Waldman will address pressing legal issues for organizations in a seminar for nonprofits.
May 24: Jerry J. McCoy will will discuss learning from the charitable planning mistakes of others in our seminar for professional advisors.
Mark your calendars and to your favorite nonprofits and trusted advisors! 

 

A Hunger for Helping

Dick McCready During his years as a successful executive in the food service supply industry, Dick McCready quietly has pursued a second career in philanthropy. Read more 

 

Introducing the new bcf.org!          

BCF logo We have redesigned bcf.org to be simpler and easier to use. Check it out and let us know what you think. We'd love to hear from you!

 
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