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About us

Influencing positive change in our community.

To us, community development begins with the people who make the community.

Our Mission

Influencing positive change.

We exist to influence positive change in our community by training and developing especially the youth — to be disciplined, well-cultured, self-reliant, and holistically developed to deploy their abilities to serve the community at large.

Our Vision

A flourishing Baltimore.

  • Build community centers and senior homes
  • Offer housing for low-income earners — repair & rehab
  • Rehabilitation programs
  • Day care and after-school programs
  • Food pantry and meal services
  • Public services: revitalization & community clean-ups

Our Objectives

Six commitments that guide our work.

01

Mobilize the People

We nurture the spiritual, intellectual, and willpower of our neighbors so they become self-sufficient, strong, and successful.

02

Education

Good education enhances dignity and character — the foundation of every thriving community.

03

Personal Worth & Development

We grow people's sense of worth, acceptance, and competence to compete positively in their world.

04

Skill Training

We help residents — especially young people — develop their capabilities and realize their full potential.

05

Health & Medical Assistance

We promote health education and provide medical resources for low-income communities.

06

Promotion of Business

We support entrepreneurship, mentorship, and access to the resources needed to launch and grow.

Our Approach

Building social cohesion, block by block.

We strive to build social cohesion by integrating planning, community education, advocacy, resident support, and economic development in a defined neighborhood — so progress is felt house by house, family by family.