The Southwest Partnership is seven neighborhoods and six institutions working together to build a vibrant community in Southwest Baltimore. Residents, business owners, workers, visitors, church members, and partners in the neighborhoods of Barre Circle, Franklin Square, Hollins Roundhouse, Mount Clare, Pigtown, Poppleton, and Union Square, work to build consensus around community development priorities to create a cohesive community of choice where diversity is recognized as strength. This grant provided core operating support.

ShareBaby, Inc. was founded in 2014 by three local moms who wanted to help other mothers share their new or gently used baby items with families that need them the most. Diapers and baby gear are not allocated through federal or state assistance programs. This grant provided core operating support.

Saint Luke’s Youth Center (SLYC) is a dynamic collaborative of West Baltimore families who are working to provide their youth with the resources, experiences, and support they need to not only survive, but to thrive. SLYC was founded on the principle of collaboration, emphasizing the strength of community members working together. SLYC develops and utilizes parent leaders who serve as staff members and set priorities for the organization’s development. The program has grown in size and scope since its inception in 2015, and has recently added more staff roles, including a full-time Program Director. This Management Assistance Grant will fund a community-driven strategic plan that will help them achieve expanded impact and enduring operational and financial sustainability.