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The Weinberg Foundation has a lot of news to share! We hope you will take a few minutes to read our latest e-news. Also, we invite you to like the Weinberg Foundation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

 
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Preparations underway for the next Baltimore Library Project grand openings

 
 
Baltimore Library ProjectNext month, the Weinberg Foundation will celebrate the grand openings of the 12th and 13th libraries renovated as part of the Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project. The newly renovated spaces are located at Hampden Elementary/Middle and George Washington Elementary, where the celebration will take place.

Scheduled speakers include Maryland Senator Bill Ferguson, Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh, and CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools Dr. Sonja Santelises. In addition to showcasing the new libraries, both schools will provide family tours and client choice food pantries operated by The Heart of America Foundation and the Maryland Food Bank, two of our more than 40 partners.

Now in its fifth year, the Library Project is a multi-year, collaborative effort to design, build, equip, and staff new or renovated elementary/middle school libraries in selected schools where existing funds can be leveraged. The Foundation has committed $10 million to build or transform up to 24 Baltimore City Public School libraries in an effort to strengthen academic achievement among students.

By next fall, the Library Project will have provided more than 7,000 Baltimore City students with access to well-equipped, well-staffed, and well-resourced libraries. The next library renovation will happen at Francis Scott-Key Elementary/Middle and is scheduled for summer 2017.

To view updates on the Year 5 schools and to learn more about the Library Project, please visit www.baltimorelibraryproject.org and follow #libraryproject on Facebook and Twitter.

 
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Nearly 1,000 attend Weinberg Community Gathering, which now will be held every two years

 
 

2016 Annual Community GatheringThe Weinberg Foundation recently welcomed nearly 1,000 community, civic, and business leaders to its Annual Community Gathering. This program celebrates the Foundation’s mission, partnerships, and accomplishments of the past year, including plans to distribute $99 million in grants.

This year’s event took place on Wednesday, November 16 at Beth El Congregation in Pikesville and featured remarks by Spencer Kympton, President of The Mission Continues.

2016 Annual Community GatheringThe Mission Continues reintegrates veterans who are adjusting to life outside the military by engaging them in the work of strengthening communities from within. Kympton’s remarks highlighted the Foundation’s newest area of giving—supporting military members and their families. Grants made within this portfolio emphasize programs focused on workforce development, physical and mental health, and the elimination of barriers, including free legal services to veterans.

The Weinberg Foundation thanks its partners, grantees, and friends for joining us and, most importantly, for your meaningful work throughout the year. As shared during the program, in an effort to respect your time and to direct more of the Foundation’s funds to grants rather than expenses, the Foundation will begin hosting this event every two years. We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2018.

If you were unable to attend this year’s event, you can view the full Annual Community Gathering program, as well as the feature video highlighting three of the Foundation’s grantees.

 
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SmartCEO honors Weinberg Foundation President as CEO of the Year

 
 
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Rachel Garbow Monroe, Weinberg Foundation President and CEO, has been selected by SmartCEO, a regional business magazine and website, as its 2016 Baltimore SmartCEO of the Year. SmartCEO recognized Monroe at its Circle of Excellence Awards, held on Tuesday, November 15, at Baltimore’s B&O Railroad Museum. She becomes the 14th SmartCEO of the Year recipient in Baltimore. Other recipients have included Kevin Plank of Under Armour and Art Modell of the Baltimore Ravens.

 

Each year, SmartCEO magazine’s editorial staff names a CEO of the Year—“…CEOs who are true leaders among their peers… They lead more than just companies; they are true stewards of the region, lead industries in new directions, and possess the highest qualities of a leader.” Among other factors, the magazine cited Monroe’s leadership, overseeing “…the growth and transformation of the Weinberg Foundation into a well-run and professional organization providing in excess of $100 million in grants annually.” In addition to serving as the chief steward of the Weinberg Foundation’s $2.1 billion legacy, the magazine highlighted Monroe’s emphasis on kindness; “—it’s a daily goal and a bedrock of Monroe’s leadership philosophy.” In 2005, Monroe was hired by the Weinberg Foundation as its first chief operating officer. Five years later, when the board restructured, Monroe was named as the Foundation’s first non-trustee president and CEO.

SmartCEO magazine is published on a bimonthly basis with editions in four major markets: Baltimore SmartCEO, New York SmartCEO, Philadelphia SmartCEO, and Washington, DC SmartCEO.

Please click here to view the entire magazine.

 
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Wishing everyone safe and happy holidays!

 
 
Happy HolidaysFrom all of us at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, thank you for your support and all that you do to make our community stronger.

 

Wishing you and your family a safe, joyful holiday season and a healthy, happy New Year!

 
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More than $6 million in additional new grants announced

 
 

Older Adults

The Foundation supports organizations that help low-income and vulnerable older adults to age in their communities with independence and dignity. This is the largest single area of grantmaking by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

Jewish Home of Central New York Foundation of Syracuse
Syracuse, NY
$335,000 capital grant to support the construction of a health and wellness center that will offer a “no wrong door” gateway for older adults to access the comprehensive support services necessary for them to remain independent.
www.jewishfoundationcny.org
 

Equal Justice Works
Throughout the United States
$250,000 program grant to support the training of 25 full-time attorneys who will lead multidisciplinary teams that will serve 4,000 victims of elder abuse.
www.equaljusticeworks.org

Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000 program grant over two years ($100,000 per year) to support a program focused on serving ethnically diverse individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
www.alzgla.org
 

The Health and Community Service Center
Jerusalem, Israel
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the Smiling for Posterity program that provides comprehensive dental care and dentures for more than 450 older adults.
www.hcsjerusalem.org

Partners in Care
Pasadena, MD
$75,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that uses a time-exchange model, which allows older adults and volunteers to donate services to one another according to their skills and abilities, with the goal of helping older adults remain independent in their homes.
www.partnersincare.org

St. Mary’s Outreach Center
Baltimore, MD
$25,000 Small Grant
to support the general operations of this organization that strives to help vulnerable older adults in and around the Hampden neighborhood remain independent.
www.smocbaltimore.org


Workforce Development

The Foundation supports organizations that are committed to helping people help themselves by obtaining and retaining employment, preferably on a career track. Grants are directed to organizations that provide job training, placement, and retention for unemployed or underemployed individuals.

NPower
Multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada
$200,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization’s Technology Service Corps (TSC) that provides IT job training and placement services for young adults and veterans.
www.npower.org

Job Opportunities Task Force
Throughout Maryland
$100,000 program grant to support the Maryland CASH program that provides free tax preparation, financial education, and savings programs with the goal of increasing financial stability.
www.mdcash.org

NPower
Baltimore, MD
$65,000 capital grant to support the renovation of this organization’s training facility used by its Technology Service Corps (TSC), a program that provides IT job training and placement services for young adults.
www.npower.org

Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
Baltimore, MD
$25,000 program grant to continue support of the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative through September 2017.
www.abagrantmakers.org

Central Scholarship Bureau
Baltimore, MD
$25,000 program grant to support a workforce program that covers the costs of training resulting in credentials for the healthcare or construction industries for City and County residents who qualify for enrollment but face financial barriers.
www.central-scholarship.org


Education

US - The Foundation supports organizations that ensure children are ready for kindergarten; achieve grade-level academic performance in reading, math, and science; and graduate from high school prepared for college and the workplace. This portfolio includes an emphasis on early childhood development, STEM (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math) literacy, out-of-school time, and child and family safety.

Israel - The Foundation supports primarily capital projects in early education and for youth at-risk including early childhood centers, shelters for women and their children who are escaping intimate partner violence, and youth villages for youth at-risk without family support.

WIZO – Women’s International Zionist Organization
Throughout Israel
$420,000 capital grant to support the renovation of four dormitories at four youth villages—Gan VaNof, Nachlat Yehuda, Nahalal, and Hadassim—that house a total of 145 at-risk youth as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.wizo.org

Ben Shemen Youth Village
Ben Shemen, Israel
$300,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a gymnasium that serves more than 1,000 students, grades 7 to 12, who study at this agricultural youth village.
www.ben-shemen.org.il

Aloney Yitzhak Youth Village
Menashe, Israel
$184,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory that houses 52 at-risk youth, ages 12 to 18, from Ethiopia, the Former Soviet Union, Israel, and Latin America as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation. http://knay.alona.k12.il/page.asp?id=796

Mosenson Youth Village
Hod Hashron, Israel
$150,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory that houses 48 at-risk youth at this youth village, which features a unique urban agriculture program, as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.mosenson.org

The BELL Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides academic and social enrichment through after-school and summer programs for elementary and middle school students.
www.experiencebell.org

CollegeBound Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year)
to support the Roving Advisor program that will provide college counseling for an additional 250 students at 10 Baltimore City Public Schools.
www.collegeboundfoundation.org

The Middle Grades Partnership Fund at BCF
Baltimore, MD
$75,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides summer and after-school programs designed to improve educational outcomes and personal development, as well as increase acceptance of middle school youth into the high schools of their choice.
www.middlegradespartnership.org

Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties, MD
$50,000 Small Grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides intervention and prevention services for those escaping domestic violence through shelter, counseling, legal services, and advocacy.
www.mscfv.org

Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
$25,000 Small Grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides comprehensive services for individuals experiencing family conflict and family violence.
www.familycrisiscenter.net

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County
Harford County, MD
$20,000 Small Grant to support i3STEM, a program that uses technology-based activities, including computer programming and mechanical engineering, to help students engage in the processes of scientific inquiry, creative thinking, problem solving, and project management.
www.bgcharfordco.org


General Community Support

The Foundation supports major Jewish and greater community development efforts as well as philanthropic investments that support low-income and vulnerable families. This area largely includes major leadership and multi-service organizations which do not fit into other specific areas of focus for the Foundation because their missions, while focused on low-income populations, are broad and diverse.

Young Men’s Christian Association of Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA
$600,000 capital grant over three years ($200,000 per year) to support the final phase of the Our Future Capital Campaign, a renovation plan that will better utilize space, develop financial stability, and help this organization become a stronger community partner.

The Hampden Family Center
Baltimore, MD
$250,000 capital grant to support the renovation of this organization’s facility in order to expand capacity for programs and services, including adult literacy, health clinics for older adults, and after-school academic enrichment.
www.hampdenfamilycenter.org


Strong City Baltimore

Baltimore, MD
$150,000 program grant to support two Baltimore Corp Fellowship positions for Baltimore City Public Schools, and to support the general operations of Baltimore Corps, which connects professionals to high-impact roles in nonprofits, social enterprises, and government agencies.
www.strongcitybaltimore.org

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Baton Rouge, LA
$100,000 emergency grant to support the general operations of this organization following flooding in Louisiana.
www.brfoodbank.org

Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps
Scranton, PA
$100,000 Small Grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support this organization’s new branch that provides trained, volunteer staff to help meet the most urgent needs of individuals and families.
www.ivcusa.org

Habitat for Humanity Choptank
Dorchester and Talbot Counties, MD
$40,000 Small Grant to support home repairs and weatherization services through the Neighborhood Revitalization program.
www.habitatchoptank.org

Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland
Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, MD
$40,000 Small Grant to support home repairs and weatherization services through the Neighborhood Revitalization program.
www.habitatmm.org


Disabilities

The Foundation supports organizations that respect and promote independence, integration, and individual choice as the preconditions for a good life for children and adults with multiple disabilities.

Sulam Special Education Center
Jerusalem, Israel
$175,000 capital grant to support the renovation of the Kidkut integrative day care center and outdoor playground for children with and without disabilities.
www.sulamisrael.org

Kfar Tikva
Kiryat Tiv’on, Israel
$170,000 capital grant to support the purchase of a four-bedroom house that will allow four young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently and integrate into their neighborhood.
www.kfar-tikva.org.il


Legal Clinic for the Disabled

Philadelphia, PA
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($100,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides free legal representation for people with physical disabilities with the goal of helping them overcome legal obstacles that would interfere with their independence, health, or quality of life.
www.lcdphila.org

Pocono Environmental Education Center
Dingmans Ferry, PA
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support Growing Green summer camp, a five-week hands-on program that works to increase education, recreation, and social living skills for young adults with disabilities.
www.peec.org

Abilities Network
Baltimore, MD
$85,000 program grant to support Project ACT (All Children Together), a classroom-based and one-to-one supportive services program that allows 50 children with multiple disabilities to remain in their integrated preschool or after-school programs.
www.abilitiesnetwork.org


Basic Human Needs & Health

The Foundation supports organizations that meet the basic needs of individuals, families, and communities. These include programs in the areas of homeless services, economic assistance, food security, and health.

Episcopal Housing Corporation
Baltimore, MD
$600,000 capital grant to support the construction of 12 units of supportive housing for formerly homeless, single individuals.
www.episcopalhousing.org

Fisher House Foundation
Long Beach, CA
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of a 16-suite house at the VA Long Beach Health Care System that will provide free, temporary housing for families of military and veterans receiving medical care.
www.fisherhouse.org

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
Bala Cynwyd, PA
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center that will provide case management, financial assistance, and counseling for families struggling with issues, including food scarcity, eviction, unemployment, mental health, and/or substance abuse.
www.jfcsphilly.org

Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services
Anne Arundel, Howard, and Prince George’s Counties, MD
$10,000 Small Grant to support the implementation of a new electronic client database system for this organization that enables individuals who are in crisis to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
www.laureladvocacy.org


Veterans

The Foundation supports organizations and programs committed to ensuring military members and their families effectively reintegrate into their communities. Grants made within this portfolio emphasize programs focused on workforce development, physical and mental health, and the elimination of barriers to a variety of services.

Boulder Crest Retreat Foundation
Bluemont, VA
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides retreat-based interventions with the goal of improving the physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic wellbeing of combat veterans and their families.
www.bouldercrestretreat.org

 
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