e-news

AUGUST 2021

You are invited to attend this year’s virtual Biennial Community Gathering
Jews of Color Initiative releases new research study
Baltimore’s YouthWorks program provides summer jobs for more than 6,000 young adults
Baltimore Safe Haven develops transitional housing for LGBTQ youth
More than $19 million in recent grants announced

You are invited to attend this year’s virtual Biennial Community Gathering

After the pandemic forced the postponement of last year’s Biennial Community Gathering in Baltimore, the Foundation sincerely hoped to be able to host an in-person gathering in November 2021. Unfortunately, based on current and potential developments related to COVID, we are still planning to hold this event virtually. As you will see on the digital invitation that follows, the possibility of any in-person attendance will not be decided until much closer to the event. Even if some level of attendance becomes feasible, the number of attendees will be strictly limited.

This online gathering is invitation-only, and everyone who RSVPs will receive a special “thank you” from the Weinberg Foundation! So, please read on, and confirm your participation!

November 17, 2021
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. EST

This online gathering is invitation-only!
RSVP to confirm your participation at hjweinbergfoundation.org/gathering.

Everyone who RSVPs will receive a special
“thank you” from the Foundation!

Jews of Color Initiative releases new research study

The Jews of Color Initiative (JOCI) recently released the findings of its latest research study—Beyond the Count: Perspectives and Lived Experiences of Jews of Color. The study was conducted by a multiracial research team housed at Stanford University. More than 1,100 Jews of Color completed the survey, and 61 were randomly selected for an in-depth qualitative interview.

Baltimore’s YouthWorks program provides summer jobs for more than 6,000 young adults

Baltimore’s YouthWorks program welcomed some participants back to in-person jobs this summer after the COVID-19 pandemic pivoted the program to remote work last year. The program, which ran from the end of June through mid-August, offers summer employment to young adults, ages 14 to 21. Job placements included neighborhood cleanup and urban farming.

Baltimore Safe Haven develops transitional housing for LGBTQ youth

Weinberg grantee Baltimore Safe Haven is partnering with the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services to develop a transitional housing project for LGBTQ youth—one of four youth homelessness initiatives in Baltimore started with federal funds.

More than $19 million in recent grants announced

The Weinberg Foundation recently approved more than 35 grants totaling $19 million supporting the areas of Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Community Services.

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