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The mission of Art with a Heart is to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art. Art with a Heart brings its interactive visual arts classes to schools, community centers, group homes, shelters, hospitals, permanent housing facilities, and senior housing facilities. We also provide youth leadership programs for 10th and 11th graders and job programs for youth aged 14-24 years.
3000 Falls Road Mill No. 1 Baltimore MD 21211
AZIZA/PE&CE Youth Programming (10yrs) is a progressive, social, entrepreneurship model developed to improve the quality of life of marginalized youth ages 12-24. It serves as an in-school, OST (out-of-school time) and summer program. AZIZA/PE&CE uses fashion, fitness, arts, music, mentoring, entertainment, and education to develop social, emotional, cultural, life, and critical thinking skills.
3503 N. Charles St Baltimore MD 21218
Led by the Baltimore City Health Department and the Family League of Baltimore City, B’More for Healthy Babies (BHB) brings together communities, organizations, and resources so that every baby might have the best start possible.
1001 E Fayette St Baltimore MD 21202
The Office of Youth and Trauma Services works to prevent and mitigate exposure to violence and trauma for youth ages 11-24 years. This is accomplished through implementation of evidence based public health and human service models, and collaboration with community, youth and families. Their focus includes school-based violence prevention and intervention, suicide prevention, trauma informed care and mental health first aid training, and victim services.
See other resources by Baltimore City Health Department:
Baltimore City Health Department: Tobacco & Smoking Cessation
Baltimore City Health Department: Dental Clinics
Baltimore City Health Department: Immunization Program
Baltimore City Health Department: Maternal & Infant Care Program
1001 E Fayette St Office of Youth Violence Prevention Baltimore MD 21202
BUDL uses the art of debate to change lives. BUDL brings learning to life by making it relevant, real, and fun by providing debate-based education for 3rd through 12th graders. They partner with schools to have extracurricular debate practices and monthly weekend debate tournaments.
2601 N Howard St Suite 150 Baltimore MD 21218
The Bea Gaddy Family Center is a community organization that assists with providing food, clothing and other items to needy families throughout the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area and throughout Maryland. Free clothes are available for students, men, women, and children.
425 N Chester St Baltimore MD 21231
Beautiful Butterflies, Inc. a 501 (c)(3) is more than an after school enrichment program. It empowers girls to be confident, socially poised, and ambitious by engaging them in their communities, building their self-esteem, imparting social etiquette skills, increasing literacy, and encouraging sisterhood. It is an organization for girls that seeks to nurture the total mind, body, and spirit with an emphasis on poise and grace.
Baltimore MD 21239
BGCMB works to create opportunities for all children & youth to get involved in the community and to reach their full potential. BGCMB provides a safe place for youth to learn and grow, fostering genuine and ongoing relationships between youth and caring adult professionals, sponsoring positive, life-enhancing programs, and by promoting character development, hope, and opportunity. BGCMB provides after-school programs in the areas of Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, & Healthy Lifestyles. Club hours and activities vary from club to club.
1201 S Sharp St Suite 302 Baltimore MD 21230
Boys Hope Girls Hope helps guide and nurture young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready people for others.
3817 Fleetwood Ave Baltimore MD 21206
This program is an opportunity for Baltimore City Public School high school students to work alongside graduate students in the MICA Master of Fine Arts in Community Arts Program to develop innovative arts and social justice based programs with and for community.
1430 Carswell St Baltimore MD 21218
The mission of Catherine’s Family and Youth Services (CFYS) organization is to improve the quality of life for all residents living in Northwest Baltimore and surrounding areas. CFYS is dedicated to serving low to no income families, the LGBTQ+ community and youth within our target area with services that improve the quality of life and family.
2835 Virginia Ave Baltimore MD 21215
Center for Black Equity – Baltimore works to improve the well-being and quality of life for Black LGBT individuals and their allies by setting a standard of excellence in the Black LGBT community through health and wellness, spiritual and economic empowerment, social justice, and coalition building. We provide a space for Gay, Bi, Same Gender Loving men of color to breakdown barriers and help facilitate personal transformation. We provide support groups, educational programming, faith and spirituality events for Black LGBTQ people and our allies.
2530 North Charles Street 3rdFloor Baltimore MD 21218
Centro SOL’s mission is to promote equity in health and opportunity for Latinos by advancing clinical care, research, education, and advocacy at Johns Hopkins and beyond in active partnership with our Latino neighbors. Centro’s staff dedicate their time and expertise to promote excellence for Latino Health and organize working groups, who meet periodically. Centro’s staff also creates partnerships with the community, which are open to grow in number.
No onsite address 21224
YouthBuild gives a second chance to Baltimore City youth who have dropped out of high school. We provide construction training and certifications, assistance in earning a high school diploma or GED, and job placement services. Civic Works strengthens Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service. We are a non-profit working in Baltimore communities for over 20 years, and we are deeply committed to service.
See other resources by Civic Works:
Civic Works
Civic Works: Real Food Farm
2701 St. Lo Drive Baltimore MD 21213
The Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN)’s mission is to work in partnership with the community to develop, operate, and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, stability and self-sufficiency among low-income residents. CAN does this by providing shelters, eviction prevention, after school programs and summer camps, and rapid-rehousing programs and a food pantry.
Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN) operates two shelters. Homeless individuals seeking Emergency Shelter must call the Baltimore County Department of Social Services at 410-853-3000 (prompt #2 for Homeless Screening Unit/Adult Services) in order to be referred to an emergency shelter in Baltimore County.
7900 E Baltimore St Baltimore MD 21224
University initiatives include AmeriCorps VISTA Incentive Awards and the Community Development Fellowship Program, which connect students with real-world experiences in urban revitalization and applied research. Additionally, the college collaborates with the Jessup Correctional Institution for the Second Chance College Program, enabling incarcerated individuals to pursue education upon release. The Sustainable Cities Initiative involves the college and the Jacob France Institute in developing strategies for Baltimore’s sustainable development. The city serves as a “built-in” laboratory for students to apply theoretical knowledge and create positive change. The Student Professional Development Fund further supports students by providing grants for conference travel and contributions to professional associations.
Baltimore MD
The Community Youth Corps program prepares teens 13-17 for future employment, academic success and positive interaction by providing meaningful opportunities to earn service learning hours while working at various Enoch Pratt Free Library branches including the Central Library.
400 Cathedral Street Baltimore MD 21201
Diamonds On The Rise (DOTR) is 501c3 youth development organization located in Baltimore City. They provide after-school services, summer camp, enrichment services, mentoring, tutoring, and community mental health services to youth and adults,
3204 Frederick Ave Baltimore MD 21229
The Digital Harbor Foundation is a youth-maker space providing youth with an opportunity to be creative and productive through a variety of programming.The Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center is dedicated to providing youth with a space to make, and hands-on, real-world learning opportunities. Our youth programs include month-long elementary school programs, semester-long middle and high school programs, 2 week summer camps, and school day field trips.Tech Center delivers innovative, youth-focused technology education programs in high-growth pathways, ranging from digital fabrication (3D printing) to web development, electronics, and coding.
These programs aim youth toward career-readiness through both tech-skill and soft-skill development (such as innovation, perseverance, self-efficacy).
1045 Light St Baltimore MD 21230
The Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) operates the community-based CAP Centers that administer the city’s water, energy, and rental assistance programs. BCCAP collaborates across the community to connect families to the resources they need to move toward financial stability. Programs include Housing and Energy; Financial Empowerment; Food & Nutrition; & Self Sufficiency Case Management. Offers assistance with utilities and tax preparation as well as provides case management/ referral services. This program can provide emergency food when available.
See other resources by Community Action Center:
Northern Community Action Center
Northwest Community Action Center
Southern Community Action Center
Southeast Community Action Center
Our programs operate as a “one-stop shop” for families and individual in crisis, helping them to achieve stability by meeting their basic human needs like food and clothing, then empowering them with the tools and resources necessary to build self-sufficient lives.
101 W 23rd St Baltimore MD 21218
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. Multiple programs are designed for students and youth.
Homeownership Program: A 12-18 month program for first-time homebuyers who want to own an affordable home in Central Maryland.
HabiCorps: 10.5 month-long hands-on training program for individuals facing employment barriers. HabiCorps Trainees earn a living allowance while building affordable homes with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake.
3741 Commerce Drive Suite 309 Baltimore MD 21227
HARBEL is a caring multipurpose organization that works to build and support our communities through service, advocacy, and empowerment. The foundation of our support to northeast Baltimore is built upon the three pillars of housing, prevention and recovery and community service. There are three main services:
5807 Harford Rd Baltimore MD 21214
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition Youth Opportunity Center (HEBCAC-YO) addresses the education, counseling, and career development and training needs of out of school youth in East Baltimore. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provides: on site GED and pre-GED classes; individual and group counseling; career training in high growth industries (such as healthcare, hospitality, and construction); life skills workshops and clubs and other fun social activities. YO! serves out-of-school youth and young adults by providing wide-ranging support services and opportunities for participants to reach their academic and career goals. We also connect youth to other needed wrap-around services such as housing, family support and healthcare by referral.
1212 N Wolfe St Baltimore MD 21213
The Holistic Life Foundation is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in underserved communities. Through a comprehensive approach, children develop their inner lives through yoga, mindfulness, and self-care. HLF demonstrates a deep commitment to learning, community, and stewardship of the environment. HLF is also committed to developing high-quality evidence-based programs and curriculum to improve community well-being.
1014 W 36th Street Suite 403 Baltimore MD 21211
Adelante Familia is a bilingual program at the House of Ruth Maryland dedicated to the eradication of intimate partner violence in the Latino community. Adelante Familia serves Spanish-speaking immigrants living in Baltimore who are victims, or at risk of being victims, or are perpetrators of intimate partner violence. They provide services to people who have gone through Intimate Partner Violence. These include Counseling, Legal Services, Service Coordination, Abuse Intervention Programs and Outreach to the Latino Community
See other resources by House of Ruth:
House of Ruth Maryland
2201 Argonne Drive Baltimore MD 21218
LTYC’s mission is to encourage youth to apply their gifts and strengths through arts and leadership. LTYC offers arts education programming to help promote success and balance in their lives.
1120 N Charles Street Suite 500 Baltimore MD 21201
Liberty’s Promise supports low-income immigrant youth, ages 15-21, by providing them with means to become actively involved in civic life, pursue higher education, and embark upon meaningful careers. Liberty’s Promise supports young immigrants in need while encouraging them to be active and conscientious American citizens. Their programs aim to make the immigrant experience an affirmative one for young newcomers while instilling in them a sense of pride and support for American ideals of democracy and freedom. Their services include after-school and internship programs designed to help immigrant youth become more involved in their communities while pursuing their desired educational and professional goals.
3500 Boston St. Suite 314 Baltimore MD 21224
Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.”
Program Locations (after-school programs):
The UA House at Fayette (1100 E. Fayette St),
The POWER House Community Center (316 S. Caroline St),
The Park House (200 S. Linwood Ave),
BUGS (802 S. Caroline St),
Fresh Start (802 S. Caroline St),
Workforce Development Center (1100 E. Fayette St),
The Adult Resource Center (901 N. Milton Ave),
Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center (1000 Frankfurst Ave)
See other resources by Living Classrooms Foundation:
1417 Thames Street (main offices) Baltimore MD 21231
Maryland New Directions (MND) is a an award-winning nonprofit organization that offers free employment coaching and specialized career training programs for Baltimore area residents, ages 18-60 years of age. MND works with over 350 motivated job-seekers annually, most of whom face significant obstacles in finding a job or establishing a new career. MND’s holistic approach and valuable employer partnerships create opportunity for long-term careers and remarkable outcomes that include industry-recognized credentials, a livable wage ($12.25/hourly average), and an impressive employment retention rate of 82.5% (1 yr) for graduates
2700 N Charles St Suite 200 Baltimore MD 21218
Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood is a group mentoring program serving Kings between the ages of 8 and 18 who live in the Baltimore Metropolitan area since 1996 where education, speakers, trips, sporting events, health forums, conflict resolution, STD and AIDS workshops, and real conversations about the ‘Hood’ come together to build strong Kings and prepare them to compete in a society that too often allows them to slip through the cracks. The program has real life conversations about topics that impact our community.
2100 N Monroe St 2nd Floor Baltimore MD 21216
The Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) operates the community-based CAP Centers that administer the city’s water, energy, and rental assistance programs. BCCAP collaborates across the community to connect families to the resources they need to move toward financial stability. Programs include Housing and Energy; Financial Empowerment; Food & Nutrition; & Self Sufficiency Case Management. Offers assistance with utilities and tax preparation as well as provides case management/ referral services. This program can provide emergency food when available.
See other resources by Community Action Center:
Northwest Community Action Center
Southeast Community Action Center
Southern Community Action Center
Eastern Community Action Center
5225 York Road Baltimore MD 21212
The Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) operates the community-based CAP Centers that administer the city’s water, energy, and rental assistance programs. BCCAP collaborates across the community to connect families to the resources they need to move toward financial stability. Programs include Housing and Energy; Financial Empowerment; Food & Nutrition; & Self Sufficiency Case Management. Offers assistance with utilities and tax preparation as well as provides case management/ referral services. This program can provide emergency food when available.
See other resources by Community Action Center:
Northern Community Action Center
Southeast Community Action Center
Eastern Community Action Center
Southern Community Action Center
3939 Reisterstown Rd Baltimore MD 21215
OPWWEE BmoreWet!, a STEM program by OMOL, focuses on youth ages 10 -18 called Mariners. Mariners are exposed to mental wellness in nature through marine education, water access (fishing, boating, kayaking) and aquatic STEM research.
2810 Shirley Ave Baltimore MD
Patterson Park Audubon Center is a leader in environmental education, urban bird conservation, and community development projects in southeast Baltimore and operates in partnership with many local organizations and neighbors.Teaching students the story of migrating birds that stop to rest and refuel in this urban oasis and engaging residents in greening their neighborhoods while helping birds, Audubon connects people with nature.
Through education programs and community stewardship activities, Patterson Park Audubon Center is improving the vibrancy of Baltimore City and increasing the habitat for its wildlife
2901 E Baltimore St Box 2 Baltimore MD 21224
PrEP is for YOUth is a program at the Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Health at the Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane Clinic. They educate, provide clinical services, and community outreach to young people ages 13-25 years old about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and other ways to stay on top of their sexual health.
200 N Wolfe Street Baltimore MD 21287
Roberta’s House is a safe place where children, teens and adults discover that they are not alone in their grief. Children with their families share their feelings, memories and experiences in an atmosphere of acceptance with the love and support of trained volunteers.
928 E. North Ave Baltimore MD 21202
The Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) operates the community-based CAP Centers that administer the city’s water, energy, and rental assistance programs. BCCAP collaborates across the community to connect families to the resources they need to move toward financial stability. Programs include Housing and Energy; Financial Empowerment; Food & Nutrition; & Self Sufficiency Case Management. Offers assistance with utilities and tax preparation as well as provides case management/ referral services. This program can provide emergency food when available.
See other resources by Community Action Center:
Northern Community Action Center
Northwest Community Action Center
Southern Community Action Center
Eastern Community Action Center
3411 Bank St Baltimore MD 21224
The Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) operates the community-based CAP Centers that administer the city’s water, energy, and rental assistance programs. BCCAP collaborates across the community to connect families to the resources they need to move toward financial stability. Programs include Housing and Energy; Financial Empowerment; Food & Nutrition; & Self Sufficiency Case Management. Offers assistance with utilities and tax preparation as well as provides case management/ referral services. This program can provide emergency food when available.
See other resources by Community Action Center:
Northern Community Action Center
Northwest Community Action Center
Southeast Community Action Center
Eastern Community Action Center
606 Cherry Hill Rd Brooklyn MD 21225
The St. Francis Neighborhood Center offers a range of programs and services to meet the needs of Reservoir Hill and Penn North residents. In addition to an after school program and summer camp, they offer weekly food distributions, senior socials, computer lab access, adult education programs, community clean-ups, and an internship program.
2405 Linden Ave Baltimore MD 21217
The 29th Street Community Center offers a variety of programs for kids, adults, and all ages as well as community based projects. The mission of the Center is to offer a space for meaningful community building and high quality enrichment programming that adds value and vibrancy to the neighborhoods of Charles Village, Abell, Harwood, Oakenshawe, Better Waverly, Old Goucher, Remington, and Barclay.
300 E 29th St Baltimore MD 21218
The Choice Program is a community-based, family-centered case management approach to delinquency prevention and youth development. Focusing on providing support in at-risk environments, The Choice Program empowers youth and engages families through a multitude of services adapted to individual needs.
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore MD 21250
The Pride Center of Maryland (PCOM) is the state’s primary source for guidance, education, cultural competency, and services to improve quality of life, especially for LGBTQ+/SGL (same-gender-loving) youth, adults, elders, and allies of all backgrounds, ethnicities, perspectives, genders, sexualities, and cultures.
Through youth development, mental health, violence prevention, support services, and trauma-informed care programs, PCOM advocates for equity, justice, and safe access to well-being and protection while building bridges and understanding between diverse communities.
2418 St Paul St Baltimore MD 21218
The Violet Project provides sexual and reproductive health education and resources to all youth in Maryland. At violetproject.org, youth can learn about these topics and order safer sex products, menstrual products, and STI testing, all for FREE! The Violet Project is by youth, for youth, with many volunteer opportunities for teens and young adults!
600 North Wolfe Street Phipps 248 Baltimore MD 21287
Tri-Hearts Counseling provides individual, family, and group therapy.
Tri-Hearts PRP programs provide mentoring services for children and adolescents. Participants learn ways to address their concerns, through fitness activities, educational tutoring, peer groups, and monthly events to become self-sufficient.
5602 Baltimore National Pike Suite 204 Catonsville MD 21228
The UMAR Boxing Progam is an afterschool program for at-risk youth in Baltimore City. The motto is No Hooks before Books as this organization combines academic development and athletic training under one roof. While boxing is an exciting draw and integral part of the program, academic development is the paramount goal.The No Hooks Before Books Afterschool Program is a free afterschool program that provides 2 hours of homework help and mentorship and 1 hour of boxing training. The program is Monday – Thursday from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
1217 West North Avenue 2nd Floor Baltimore MD 21217
Participants learn practical life skills through 4-H leadership and citizenship training, civic education, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, entrepreneurship, workforce development, service-learning, photography, STEM, public speaking, gardening, fashion review and the Clovers Program.
See other resources by University of Maryland:
University of Maryland: Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
University of Maryland: ADHD Treatment Clinic
University of Maryland: Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE)
University of Maryland: Sexual Abuse and Rape Assessment Center at University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
University of Maryland: School of Dentistry
University of Maryland: Evelyn Jordan Center (EJC)
University of Maryland: Child & Adolescent Clinic
University of Maryland: Eye Associates
University of Maryland: Pulmonology and Allergy Clinic
University of Maryland: Drug Treatment Program (Methadone Maintenance)
University of Maryland: Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services (OATS)
University of Maryland: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program
University of Maryland: Urban Agriculture at University of Maryland Extension-Baltimore City
University of Maryland: STAR TRACK at University of Maryland Adolescent Health Center
University of Maryland: Adolescent and Young Adult Center
6615 Reisterstown Road Suite 201 Baltimore MD 21215
The mission of the Morgan State University (MSU) Upward Bound Program is to provide first-generation, low-income high school students with access to postsecondary education as full participants. Upward Bound seeks to increase the rates at which participants complete secondary education, enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. The purpose of the Upward Bound Program is to provide high school students with college readiness skills and tutoring.
1700 East Cold Spring Lane 114 McKeldin Center Baltimore MD 21251
VolunteerMatch is an online platform connecting individuals with volunteer opportunities based on their interests, skills, and location. Users can create profiles, search for opportunities, and connect with organizations offering volunteer positions. The platform facilitates the matchmaking process, making it easier for volunteers to find suitable opportunities and for organizations to connect with individuals willing to contribute their time and skills.
The Westside Youth Opportunity Center (Westside YO) works with Baltimore City residents between 18 and 24 years old. They are primarily a career development program that includes a full academic program ranging from adult basic education all the way to GED preparation. They are youth development based with case management at or core.
1510 W Lafayette Ave Baltimore MD 21217
The League offers a wide range of services to assist youth in discovering interests & abilities, setting realistic goals, and preparing for and securing employment. Utilizing a supported employment philosophy, we promote the achievement of independence for each of our participants. Through the use of technology, individual support and person-centered planning, our program has placed individuals in a wide array of successful employment opportunities. Services offered include Career Assessment, Employee Development Services, and Employment Services including Job Development, Job Placement, Job Coaching and On-Going Supports.
1111 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore MD 21239
Writers in Baltimore Schools (WBS) is a program that provides low-income middle school students with a vibrant environment for literary development through in-school, after school, and summer creative writing workshops taught by Baltimore college students.
10 E. North Ave Baltimore MD 21202
Year Up’s mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. They offer a yearlong Workforce Development Program for young adults 18 to 29 years of age:
YMCA Druid Hill, 1609 Druid Hill Avenue 3rd Floor Baltimore MD 21217
A national youth serving organization with the concept of a one-to-one relationship between an adult volunteer and an at-risk child, usually from a one-parent family. Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Y targets the children who need us most, including those living in single parent homes, growing up in poverty, and coping with parental incarceration. This program offers a wide variety 1:1 mentoring program that matches adults with children, ages 7 through 16, in need of a positive role model.
See other resources by YMCA:
YMCA: Druid Hill
YMCA: Waverly (Weinberg)
YMCA: After School Enrichment Programs
3600 Clipper Mill Rd Suite 250 Baltimore MD 21211
The mission of the American Red Cross is to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. For nearly a century, we have worked diligently to fulfill that mission on behalf of residents throughout Maryland. Youth & young adult volunteer opportunities are available. Our goal is to provide youth with meaningful opportunities for training, leadership, and community service. We empower youth to respond to community needs locally, nationally, and internationally through numerous leadership, education, and community service opportunities.
4800 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore MD 21215
It isn’t easy keeping your kids active. The Youth Sports Program (YSP) provides a variety of exciting sports activities for children and their families. YSP is dedicated to the provision of extra-curricular sports and activities to support family involvement and physical and social skill development for young children. Parents are encouraged to coach and assist coaches for games, practices and closing activities. The YSP encourages school involvement for all parents to support their child’s academic achievement.
4633 Furley Ave Furley Recreation Center Baltimore MD 21239
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