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We are pleased to announce the 5th nonprofit participating in the 2024 GIVE Advisory Project: Lori's Hands, Inc.! Lori's Hands, Inc. builds mutually beneficial partnerships between community members with chronic illness and college students, fostering empathy, connection, and resilience. Students provide practical assistance to support community members' independence at home, and community members share their health and life experiences to support students' learning.  We are very excited to have Lori’s Hands hosting a GIVE Advisory Project this year, and we look forward to seeing their project unfold with a committed group of 2024 Fellows. Learn more about this awesome organization at www.lorishands.org #givefellowship #businessvolunteersmaryland #doinggoodbetter #giveadvisoryproject 

Beautiful sentiments by Business Volunteers Advisory Board member Hannah Schmitz. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

As the GIVE Fellowship transitions into its GIVE Advisory Projects, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Center for Leadership and Innovation at UMBC Training Centers for their ongoing support and partnership. Our facilitators include:   Marc Kolp, Director of the Center for Leadership and Innovation has been closely involved with Business Volunteers Maryland for many years and he currently serves on BVM’S Board of Directors. His exceptional facilitation skills ensure that our Fellows and the nonprofits participating in our GIVE Advisory Projects (GAP) navigate the human-centered design process successfully.   Jeremy Deighton, Program Manager of the Center for Leadership and Innovation, is a 2016 GIVE Alumni and currently chairs the GIVE Alumni Committee.   Claire Gautrois, Program Coordinator of the Center for Leadership and Innovation, graduated from the GIVE Fellowship last year and has since deepened her involvement with Business Volunteers Maryland.   We sincerely thank Marc, Jeremy, Claire, and the entire team at the Center for Leadership and Innovation for their unwavering support. To learn more, please visit their website at https://lnkd.in/gnm_sbNk.   #doinggoodbetter #give2024 #gap2024 #umbc #umbctrainingcenters

We are pleased to announce the 7th and final nonprofit participating in the 2024 GIVE Advisory Project: Waverly Main Street! Waverly Main Street's mission is to expand growth of the Waverly Commercial District through: Revitalization and economic development, Commercial building and streetscape improvements, and Promotions and entrepreneurial development. They also partner with district businesses, local residents, non-profits, and other nearby interests to solidify and further enhance the diversity and historic character of Waverly. We are very happy to have Waverly Main Street hosting a GIVE Advisory Project this year, and we look forward to seeing their project unfold with a committed group of 2024 Fellows. Learn more about this awesome organization at https://lnkd.in/ewkWamuS #givefellowship #businessvolunteersmaryland #doinggoodbetter #giveadvisoryproject 

We are pleased to announce the 3rd nonprofit participating in the 2024 GIVE Advisory Project: South West Sports & Fitness Alliance. South West Sports and Fitness Alliance exists to create a complete community-supported system and structure for Southwest Baltimore that supports comprehensive athletic, sports, and fitness opportunities for children, youth, and adults alike. Excitingly, SSFA is re-vitalizing the historic Poppleton Rec Center to create a vibrant community asset and safe space for youth and families to thrive. A member of the inaugural Capacity Build Initiative in partnership with the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, SSFA’s Executive Director Anthony Hudgins has been working with BVM for the past few months, and hosting a GIVE Advisory Project is the second phase of their strategic work. We can’t wait to see what more they’ll achieve with their group of 2024 GIVE Fellows. Learn more about SSFA at sportsfitnessalliance.org #givefellowship #businessvolunteersmaryland #doinggoodbetter #giveadvisoryproject 

We are pleased to announce the 2nd nonprofit participating in the 2024 GIVE Advisory Project: South Creek Community Development Corporation.   SOUTH CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is a nonprofit organization that was formed by members of the historic Leadenhall Baptist Church to address its community needs including food security, youth programming, and more. Their mission is to restore purpose, productivity and to empower men, women, and children in the community by improving their overall health. A member of the inaugural Capacity Build Initiative in partnership with the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, SCCDC’s Executive Assistant to the Pastor, Rev. Renee Hammock, has been working with BVM for the past few months, and hosting a GIVE Advisory Project is the second phase of their strategic work. We can’t wait to see what more they’ll achieve with their group of 2024 GIVE Fellows. #givefellowship #businessvolunteersmaryland #doinggoodbetter #giveadvisoryproject 

We are pleased to announce the 1st nonprofit participating in the 2024 GIVE Advisory Project: Baltimore Community Rowing!   Baltimore Community Rowing (BCR) embraces the transformative power of rowing by promoting fitness, competition, and recreation for everyone. BCR actively cultivates a welcoming and inclusive rowing community to reflect the diversity of the Baltimore metro region and build an equitable access point to this life-changing sport. A member of the inaugural Capacity Build Initiative in partnership with the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, BCR’s executive director Karyn Shackelford has been working with BVM for the past few months, and hosting a GIVE Advisory Project is the second phase of their strategic work with us. We can’t wait to see what more they’ll achieve with their group of 2024 GIVE Fellows. Learn more about this awesome organization at baltimorerowing.org #givefellowship #businessvolunteersmaryland #doinggoodbetter #giveadvisoryproject 

Drumroll please! In the coming week, we’ll be announcing 7 incredible nonprofits partnering with Business Volunteers Maryland to host a GIVE Advisory Project. Over the next few months, they’ll be working with a team of GIVE Fellows to address business challenges and opportunities and ultimately, to strengthen their impact in the Baltimore community. Follow along to ‘meet’ each nonprofit and learn more about their missions! #givefellowship #businessvolunteersmaryland #doinggoodbetter #giveadvisoryproject 

🌟 Calling all GIVE Alumni! 🌟 Come enjoy the company of the 2024 GIVE Fellows after their July 17th session with a fantastic Happy Hour at Loch Bar Restaurant in Harbor East. 🕔 Mark your calendars for 5:15 PM to unwind and connect! It's the perfect opportunity for this year's Fellows to share their experiences, Alumni to reunite, and for everyone to network and discuss this year's Fellowship journey. Plus, enjoy stunning harbor views! Don't miss out on this special gathering – see you there! 🎉 To learn more and RSVP, visit this link: https://lnkd.in/e8CQx2_Y #give #givefellowship #doinggoodbetter