What We Fund

Early Childhood

We believe that all children in Baltimore should experience childhood free of toxic stress and enter school healthy and ready to learn. We will invest in –

• Early learning programs that provide high-quality learning environments for children from 0 to 5, with a particular emphasis on literacy;
• Mental health services and programs for children from 0 to 5, with a focus on programs that reduce toxic stress and trauma; and
• Programs that nurture and strengthen families.

Education

We believe that all children in Baltimore City from Kindergarten through 12th grade should have access to high-quality educational opportunities that prepare them for college or careers. We will invest in programs and initiatives that –

• Have demonstrated success in increasing student literacy, math skills, and overall academic achievement;
• Prepare motivated students for college and careers and provide the supports needed for success; and
• Prioritize the engagement of parents and caregivers.

We will consider requests from high-performing schools that provide the above and that primarily serve students from low-income families.

Mental Health and Health Care

We believe that all people have a right to robust health care and mental health care services. We will invest in programs that support people struggling with health care and mental health care access and other challenges, with a particular emphasis on direct services and advocacy in the areas of children’s mental health and maternal health and mental health.

Jewish Causes

We believe in the importance of works inspired by the Jewish faith tradition and its values. Although our primary focus is Baltimore, we will support Jewish causes and programs in the Baltimore community and around the world.