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Our community-driven process brings proven programs best suited to tackle locally-identified unmet needs to address deep-rooted disparities and create opportunities for children and families to thrive. Portfolio Investing in proven organizations to bring to Baltimore to address community-identified needs Searching the nation for evidence-based programs proven to create change and prosperity at the local level. See All Organizations Baltimore Baltimore Addressing Challenges in Baltimore $30K is the median household income in Baltimore, significantly lower than the state average 33% of offenders re-offend within three years of release 15% of 8th graders in Baltimore city are proficient in reading Baltimore Team & Partners GreenLight Baltimore is made up of a diverse group of changemakers from across the community, working together for positive impact. Team & Advisors Investors What Our Community is Saying “By finding innovative, evidence-based programs to address the deep-seated inequities in our city, GreenLight’s approach aligns well with Baltimore’s culture of innovation.” Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire President & COO of A&R Development and a trustee of the William L. and Victorine Q. Adams Foundation “GreenLight is completely locally focused, bringing together diverse voices from across all sectors and building partnerships for long-term progress. At the same time, they bring a methodology, learnings and expertise from what they’ve accomplished in other cities.” Mark Joseph Chairman, Shelter Foundation “GreenLight’s approach to solving long-standing social needs blends perfectly with LifeBridge Health’s focus. …We’re excited about the promise of applying a business startup model to move the needle on social determinants of health.” Neil Meltzer LifeBridge Health, President and CEO ParentChild+ ParentChild+ Point Source Youth Point Source Youth Advisory Council Sadiqu Ali MENTOR Maryland DC Stephanie Amponsah Dream BIG Foundation Normandi Amprey Teach for America Alfred Bailey Transforming Lives CDC Andrew M. Brooks T. Rowe Price Candace Chance The VPI Firm Cody Dorsey Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition Guy Flynn Maryland Real Estate Practice, DLA Piper LLP (US) Nupur Parekh Flynn NUPUR LLC Russell Fugett Jumla Network Christian Gant Baltimore City Public Schools Michelle Geiss Impact Hub Shawn Gunaratne Baltimore Development Corporation Kelly Hodge-Williams PCs for People Ciara Huff CASA Baltimore Seema Iyer Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance Yolanda Jenkins Family League of Baltimore Ray Kelly Citizens Policing Project Phil Leaf Johns Hopkins University – Bloomberg School of Public Health Jim Longenecker NorthBay Adventure Camp Alphonso Mayo Mentoring Mentors Ellie Mithchell Maryland Out of School Time Network Sandy Monck United Way of Central Maryland Phylicia Porter Baltimore City Council Regina Sailey R. Sailey Philanthropic Advisors Alisha Sparks Johns Hopkins University Crickett Woloson Elbow Fund Founding Investors The William L. and Victorine Q. Adams Foundation Peter and Millicent Bain Patricia P. Baum Ed and Ellen Bernard Rick Berndt John and Nina Bond David and Jernee Bramble Sana and Andy Brooks Eddie and Sylvia Brown Mitchell and Rebecca Brown The Bunting Family Foundation Linda and Mark Caplan Jack and Cynthia Cavanaugh Renee and George Christoff David and Allison Clapp John and Stephanie Connaughton Charlie and Katie Constable Melissa and Jonathan Cordish Diana and Clinton Daly Byron Deese The DiPietro Family Celine Dufetel and Brian Stafford Marilynn Duker and Dale McArdle Edward and Susan Dunn Dr. Letitia and Delali Dzirasa Elbow Fund Guy Flynn and Nupur Parekh Flynn Russell and Selah Fugett The Fund for Change Goldsmith Family Foundation Doug and Judy Greenstein The Hackerman Foundation Rian Hargrave Fagan Harris Jeff and Shelly Hettleman Sandy Hillman Communications Richard and Margaret Conn Himelfarb Henry and Nancy Hopkins Freeman and Jackie Hrabowski The Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Josh and Kara Levinson The Madeline Foundation Wes and Dawn Moore David and Betsy Nelson Anne and Yehuda Neuberger Passano Family Foundation Mark A. Reid Arnie and Alison Richman The Rodgers Family Fund Brian and Mary Jo Rogers Michael Rosenbaum and Amy Kiesel Ben and Esther Rosenbloom Foundation The Shelter Foundation Scott Sherman and Julie Rothman John and Sue Simon Robert and Terri Smith David Stack Jordan Thomas Wiese Family Charitable Fund Matthew and Christine Wyskiel Family Charitable Gift Fund Type GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer Announcement, News, Press Release GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer Apr 16, 2024 GreenLight Brings ParentChild+ to Baltimore Announcement, Press Release GreenLight Brings ParentChild+ to Baltimore Feb 15, 2024 Baltimore GreenLight Fund Annual Impact Report July 2022 – June 2023 Insights GreenLight Fund Annual Impact Report July 2022 – June 2023 Oct 20, 2023 Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Greater Newark, Kansas City, National, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Twin Cities Podcast: Leadership Drives – Hear from four GreenLight Site Directors Media Mention Leadership Drives Podcast: Leadership Drives – Hear from four GreenLight Site Directors Aug 25, 2023 Baltimore, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, Twin Cities Point Source Youth: Baltimore’s homeless youth eligible for thousands of dollars each through new program Media Mention Baltimore Sun Point Source Youth: Baltimore’s homeless youth eligible for thousands of dollars each through new program Feb 14, 2023 Baltimore GreenLight Fund Brings Point Source Youth to Baltimore Announcement, News, Press Release GreenLight Fund Brings Point Source Youth to Baltimore Feb 14, 2023 Baltimore Baltimore SAC Member Ciara Huff’s Journey to Advocacy Insights, News Baltimore SAC Member Ciara Huff’s Journey to Advocacy May 18, 2022 Baltimore An Authentic Look at the Baltimore Narrative Insights, News An Authentic Look at the Baltimore Narrative Mar 8, 2022 Baltimore Join our work in Baltimore We rely on a community of champions and supporters who believe in the power and possibility of community-driven change Follow Us @GreenLightBAL Get In Touch
