April 10, 2014  
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FEATURE STORY
Annapolis victories for kids and taxes!
We're celebrating some major victories of the 2014 state legislative session, including the expansion of pre-K and passage of the Endow Maryland state tax credit. Click here to read our session summary, and here for information on our upcoming 20 Minute Update wrap up on April 24. 

Cooley cut her energy bill in half - and so can you

Valerie Cooley is an unlikely energy conservation champion. "I used to have on every TV in the house," she says. "You'd think there was someone in every room." Now Valerie's a neighborhood energy captain, knocking on doors and spreading the word about how saving energy saves money. Here's how it happened, and how it could happen to you, too. 
Remembering Sidney Silber 
sid silberAs spring's flowers bloom around us, we remember Sidney Silber - his passion for philanthropy, education, and his beautiful garden. Read more about Sidney, and the legacy he created through BCF, here. 
Upcoming: BCF's annual investment briefing
Join us April 29 for a candid conversation about BCF's investment objectives and strategies, hosted by BCF's Investment Committee. Committee Chair Tedd Alexander, accompanied by BCF's consultant Cambridge Associates, will discuss how BCF invests charitable assets for the long term. Learn more. 

Talking neighborhoods at BCF lunchtime event 

Last week BCF hosted the third installment of its popular event series, Lunchtime Roundtable Discussions. The topic was neighborhoods, and the conversation was lively and informative. Even the food was in theme! Learn more and see photos from the event here.
2014 education grant deadlines announced 
BCF partners with organizations that have the capacity to effect systemic change, accelerate existing work and drive outcomes in our areas of interest. Sound like you? Learn more about our education grants program and how to apply here, and read about past recipients here. 
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