03/13/2024 – The Governor joins the Maryland Department of Commerce to unveil The Be Moved Campaign. To learn more about why Marylanders love living and working here: The Be Move Campaign and The Live Work Maryland Site.
07/30/2024 – “Empowering Voices: Assessing Community Needs and Engagement Across Maryland’s Diverse Communities.” – Participate in our research study! Maryland is home to vibrant and diverse communities, including African American, Asian Pacific American, Caribbean, Hispanic, Middle Eastern American, South Asian American, Native American, Faith-Based communities, Immigrant Affairs, and LGBTQIA+ populations. This study aims to comprehensively assess the needs, priorities, and engagement preferences of each community. Your input is crucial to shaping future policies and initiatives that reflect the voices and concerns of Maryland’s diverse populations. Your participation involves completing a voluntary and confidential survey that includes both quantitative and qualitative questions
- Survey Link: https://forms.gle/y9gwzL35nXe6mgecA
- Survey Deadline: December 31, 2024, midnight
The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives connects Marylanders to economic, volunteer, and human service opportunities through government, business, and nonprofit partners and conducts community affairs and engagement within the executive branch of Maryland government.
The office also houses the Maryland Commission on LGBTQ Affairs and Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, in addition to the Governor’s Ethnic Commissions, and Faith-based Outreach.