The Initiative: Baltimore

By | August 12, 2021

Contact Name:
Christian Gant

Email:
director@theinitiativebaltimore.com

Phone:
(240) 338-2351

Organization:
The Initiative: Baltimore

Organization Website:
https://www.theinitiativebaltimore.com/

Brief Program Description:
The Initiative: Baltimore (TIB) is committed to advancing the Baltimore community by helping create the next generation of community leaders through youth education and mentorship. The Initiative: Baltimore, Inc. strives to inspire young men to lead their communities through civic engagement, community development and political leadership.

Grade Ranges:
6-8, 9-12

How are most of your sites currently operating?
Hybrid

Are you planning on offering virtual programming during the summer of 2021? Yes

Do you have the capacity to provide in-person summer programs in 2021? No

  • How many sites could you operate?

  • How many children could you serve per site?

Do you have the capacity to provide in-person afterschool programs during the 2021-2022 school year? No

  • How many sites could you operate?

  • How many children could you serve per site?

What counties are are you interested in working in?
Baltimore, Baltimore City

What types of programming do you offer?
Arts, Cultural Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, 21st Century Skills, Mentoring

  • Additional services:

Do you have ESSA approval in any county in Maryland? No

  • If yes, which counties?

Do you provide transportation to your programs? Yes

Are you interested in partnering with other program providers? Yes

  • Briefly describe the kind of partnerships you may be looking for: The Initiative Baltimore welcomes most partnerships, particularly those areas that could be beneficial to the betterment of young black men in the Baltimore County and Baltimore City areas. The preferred partnerships include but are not limited to the areas of civic engagement, leadership, entrepreneurship, experiential learning, financial literacy, and tutoring.

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