Baltimore Racial Justice Action (BRJA) started in 2003 as a small multiracial group of individuals engaged in racial justice work. Over time and drawing on the anti-racism and organizational development expertise of its founders, BRJA has grown into a staffed organization that provides anti-racism training to organizations, community members, and individuals in Baltimore. BRJA has recently expanded its reach to become a crucial participant in Baltimore’s justice and equity ecosystem. This grant provided core operating support.

The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit online publication that was launched in 2022 by the Venetoulis Insitute for Local Journalism. Its mission is to be an indispensable resource that strengthens, unites, and inspires the Baltimore community. This grant provided core operating support.

BAF coordinates support services like transportation, accommodations, and language translation to remove barriers to care. Through conversations, community events, and advocacy, BAF works to reduce abortion stigma and increase access to reproductive care. This grant provided funds for internal capacity building.