France-Merrick Foundation

Sharing our 2023 Annual Report. Please read and share! Photo courtesy of Farm Alliance of Baltimore mailchi.mp/france-merrick…

Summertime Tidings from The France-Merrick Foundation | June 2023 - mailchi.mp/france-merrick… Image: GEDCO supporters and staff including Elizabeth Perriello Rice from the Foundation cut the ribbon on the new office and program space on Woodburn Avenue.

Blooming with Good News at France-Merrick Foundation | April 2023 - mailchi.mp/france-merrick… Image features one of our recent grantees, Baltimore Farm Alliance.

Kicking off 2023 with Grant Awards and Staff Celebrations | January 2023 - mailchi.mp/france-merrick…

Check out the progress at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church! The historic building has several stunning spaces available for community activities. Learn more from their recent newsletter: mailchi.mp/c1c438c3496b/m…

Our FY22 Annual Report and other news | October 2022 - mailchi.mp/france-merrick…

It is great to see @SavingPlaces highlight the Odell's project by Jubilee Baltimore​. The article nicely captures the legacy of the building and the significance of its restoration for Station North and Baltimore youth. savingplac.es/3RtLDSe

Congrats to The Nature Conservancy for creating a new Baltimore office! We are excited to see urban conservation grow in Greater Baltimore and happy we were able to invest in this major step for @nature_org . nature.org/en-us/newsroom… via @nature_org

We are so glad to see The Peale Center "officially" reopened! Congrats to the entire team at The Peale Center. We know this capital project was a huge undertaking and we can't wait to check out the refreshed museum! baltimoremagazine.com/.../the-peale-…

Baltimore SquashWise is making moves! The organization just began work to transform the iconic Baltimore Greyhound Station on Howard Street into a dynamic youth community center with 6 squash courts and tons of other amenities. Learn more: baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/urban-…

Our grantee, Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance is working on an exciting new initiative, the Baltimore Creative Exchange. We look forward to seeing more Baltimore-created works throughout our city! bizjournals.com/baltimore/news…

Celebrating Service and Renewing Our Vision | June 2022 - mailchi.mp/b831c3ffc190/o…

We are proud to support Baltimore Medical System's vision for patient-centered medicine. thedailyrecord.com/2022/05/25/bal… via @MDDailyRecord

What a great idea! We are thrilled to hear about the new The BMORE Summer Information Hub. The site is a great place to explore a wide variety of youth summer programs throughout the city and a full calendar of events!

Yesterday @mdffparkway launched the 24th Maryland Film Festival. This year the MFF returns to in-person screenings and events. The festival runs until May 2nd! Check out their website for schedules and tickets. mdfilmfest.com/2022-maryland-…

Yesterday we had the pleasure of joining Bon Secours Community Works and the Southwest Baltimore community to celebrate the opening of the new Community Resource Center. Congrats to the community leaders and partners that made this ambitious project a reality!

Wonderful to see this story about Stillmeadow Community Fellowship's urban forest rehabilitating project. We are amazed by what they have accomplished! baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/as-sti…

Happy Earth Day for Baltimore and the entire Chesapeake region! Thank you to all our grantees working every day to combat climate change and preserve and support Maryland’s unique natural resources.

Wonderful energy at the Guaranteed Income Pilot aka Baltimore Young Families Success Fund launch event today! We're happy to support the evaluation of this initiative and look forward to learning how this model can be utilized to ensure Baltimore and its families thrive.