Introducing BCF's 2013 scholarship winners
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At a luncheon hosted by the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, BCF announced the winners of its 2013 scholarships. This year, BCF awarded over $200,000 to more than 60 graduates. Congratulations, scholars! Meet the winners.
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Six steps for post-Alonso school progress
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 In an op-ed published in the Baltimore Sun, two of BCF's board members and its president laid out a plan for Baltimore City Schools to continue improving once Alonso leaves. Read it here.
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Students celebrate green schools at summit
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Students, teachers and parents gathered at Baltimore Polytechnic High School for GreenScape 2013, an event to recognize and celebrate greening efforts in City Schools. Read more and see photos.
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Investing in Baltimore for the long term
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 Fundholders and professional advisors met for BCF's Investment Briefing last month - a conversation about BCF's investment objectives, which began with an induction of two new members to the Professional Advisor Recognition Society. Read more and see photos.
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The right tools make easy work
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 Maryland native Les Ireland worked for Black & Decker in Europe for many years before returning home to Baltimore. He says BCF gave him the tools to reconnect with his community. Read his story in the BCF EDGE newsletter.
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Healthy Neighborhoods awarded $2.5 million grant
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 Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc., a supporting organization of BCF, has received a $2.5 million grant to continue financing the acquisition of foreclosed and abandoned homes. Read more.
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People's Emergency Fund accepting applications
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 BCF's Ensign C. Markland Kelly People's Emergency Fund provides short-term assistance to help people in crisis. The Fund is accepting applications from nonprofits serving such people until July 1 -- learn more and apply.
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Committee members tour target neighborhoods
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BCF's Neighborhoods Committee saw its investments in action when its members toured BCF's two target neighborhoods: Reservoir Hill and Greater Highlandtown. Read about what they learned and see photos from the tour here.
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