Our heartfelt thanks to all those who responded to our annual appeal in 2013. Those gifts provide the operating capital for BCF to achieve its vision for Baltimore -- a region with a growing economy in which all have the opportunity to thrive. See who all made a gift here. Forgot? Not to worry -- it's never too late.

BCF donor Patricia Likakis raised her two sons as a single mother, and now she's giving back to parents in the same situation. "My hope is that by establishing this fund, single-parent families will know that they are not forgotten," she says. Read her story here, and click here to begin preparing a legacy of your own.

Brian O'Malley has officially taken the helm of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance. He didn't have to go far -- since 2008, he's been the director of transportation policy and programs with the Alliance. Read more about Brian and the leadership change here. 

Support the Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge in City Schools and earn state tax credits that can make a $1,000 charitable donation cost you just $180. Learn more about how kids use the Challenge to make their schools more green, and how to take advantage of the credits, here.

Resolved to get organized this year? More than half of Americans don't have a will -- if you're among them, planning your will or trust is a great place to start on that resolution. And BCF makes it easy: download or request our free Wills Guide to get started.