Maryland MENTOR’s mission is to fuel the quality and quantity of mentoring relationships for Maryland’s young people and to close the mentoring gap. We provide the resources you need to make an impact. Whether you're a program, mentor, parent/guardian, or a young person looking to find more information, it's all here.
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Hello From the New Operations Manager!
Sara K. Haile - Operations Manager: Maryland MENTOR
Happy 4th Quarter of 2019! My name is Sara K. Haile and I am the new Operations Manager of Maryland MENTOR. Serving as internal leader of the organization, I will be working closely with Sadiq Ali, Executive Director, improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices through project management and maintenance of internal databases. I am very excited to be a part of this amazing organization [cheers, we are officially now a 501(c)(3)!] Only two weeks in, and it is quite evident that Sadiq and the Maryland MENTOR team have an incredible work culture. The work done here is important and impactful. I look forward to continuing the movement of fueling the quality and quantity of mentoring relationships for Maryland’s young people and to close the mentoring gap.
For the past decade, I have worked extensively in the youth development sector in a capacity of roles. I began my professional career as an undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, interning in the Juvenile Division of the Superior Court of California, Santa Cruz. Soon after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies, I enlisted as an AmeriCorps VISTA working in Richmond, CA high schools, implementing community-prevention programs that engaged youth using project-based learning to reduce youth access to illicit substances and alcohol. After completing my term, I started a role as a Youth Development Specialist in the Bay Area, tasked with supporting young people transitioning out of foster care. I then took my strengths-based approach to continue working with justice involved young people through the Kings County Supreme Court in New York City fighting to reduce the recidivism rate through an alternative to sentencing program. I moved to Charm City to work towards my master’s degree and experienced a great opportunity during my field practicum as the first cohort in the Social Worker in the Library program at the Enoch Pratt Pennsylvania Ave Branch, providing community members access to social services. Earning my Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland, my intentional goal was to go beyond the direct service work and advocate for marginalized populations through macro social work which includes program development, research and evaluation, and public policy advocacy.
As Operations Manager of Maryland MENTOR, I am excited and eager to not only bring my previous roles and expertise background to establish a greater organization, but in addition bring my passion for working with the underrepresented youth populations. I thank you for your continued support of Maryland MENTOR and look forward to meeting you soon! #themarathoncontinues
In January of 2017, PeacePlayers launched a partnership with Nike to bring PeacePlayers’ proven model of uniting communities through sport to the United States. This partnership piloted growth in 2017 first to Baltimore, Brooklyn and Detroit, and then in the summer of 2018 added programs in Chicago and Los Angeles, with the intention of eventually launching additional programs in Memphis (TN) and Portland (OR).
The Director of PeacePlayers Baltimore will have a deep understanding of Baltimore, outstanding management and fundraising skills and will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of PeacePlayers Baltimore and adhering to PeacePlayers 10 Unifying Principles. The Director will work closely with the US Leadership team and Baltimore Project Manager, and his/her peers across other PeacePlayers locations. The Director will need to be both entrepreneurially driven and capable of being a team player, recognizing that their success will be dependent on the empowerment of their staff and the youth the program serves.
Workshop: Innovative Board Recruitment and Management
October 17, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Do you recruit people who you think will be wonderful board members just to have them fizzle out and contribute little to operations? Are you tired of hearing that prospective board members are already overcommitted? Would you like your board to be more diverse and representative of the community? In this program, we will discuss innovative ways to find fresh prospects who have the expertise you need and the ability and desire to serve. Each participant will receive sample materials for the topics discussed.
Urban Alliance is Looking for an Executive Director
Urban Alliance is seeking an Executive Director to lead operations and strategy in its Baltimore region. The Baltimore Executive Director is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing employer partners for UA’s flagship High School Internship Program, as well as collaborating with the National Development team to secure philanthropic grants. The Baltimore Executive Director is also responsible for supervising regional program delivery to ensure fidelity to key outcomes and deliverables. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Baltimore Executive Director represents UA regionally, manages local staff, and maintains a strong organizational culture. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborates closely with other members of the Senior Leadership Team, including the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director.
Apply Now: 2020 Urban Health Institute Small Grants Program
The Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute values community-university partnerships and the work they do to enhance the health and well-being of Baltimore City residents. Furthermore we understand how funding and support of these partnerships can help advance these efforts towards optimal community well-being.
Applications are now open for the 2020 Small Grants Program. In each category, students and faculty are required to partner with a community-based organization or city agency and vice versa. Click the button below to learn more about funding levels and proposal requirements!
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019.
WHAT: Symposium: Schools, Prisons and Concentrated Poverty WHEN: October 3, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm WHERE: Johns Hopkins University, Glass Pavilion at Levering Hall, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 MORE INFO: To be added to the waitlist for this event please visit the website.
In partnership with Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement and Everyone Graduates Center, we invite you to attend the #CivilRightsWeek2019 symposium on Schools, Prisons and Concentrated Poverty. This symposium aims to identify root causes, explore evidence-based strategies, and break down silos by bringing together scholars, city officials, and community leaders so all students and families can thrive in Baltimore City.
WHAT: 10th Annual Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm WHERE: Johns Hopkins Turner Auditorium, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205 MORE INFO: Advance registration is required and seating is limited, so it is encouraged that you reserve your seat as soon as possible. Please visit the website. Free parking is available in the Washington Street Garage, located at 701 N. Washington Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Join the Johns Hopkins Institute for clinical and translational research for in honoring the legacy of Mrs. Henrietta Lacks for their 10th Anniversary of the Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture. At this lecture, the 2019 winners of both the Urban Health Institute’s Henrietta Lacks Memorial Award and the Henrietta Lacks Dunbar Health Sciences Scholarship will be announced.
WHAT: 2019 PLI Summit: Unseating the Status Quo WHEN: Thursday, October 10, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm WHERE: Center For Urban Families, 2201 N Monroe Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 MORE INFO: Free event; advance registration required by October 3. Please visit the website.
The Practitioners Leadership Institute (PLI) Annual Summit "Unseating the Status Quo!" is not to be missed! Network over breakfast with the 2019 PLI’s Boys and Men of Color fellows. Listen to local leaders about the state of Baltimore in varying aspects and hear St. Louis County (MO) Prosecuting Attorney, Wesley Bell deliver our Keynote address. Don't let this be an event you wished you attended!
2019 Maryland Nonprofits and MARFY Annual Conference
On October 3 and 4, 2019, over 350 of Maryland's nonprofit leaders will gather in Linthicum Heights, MD, to network, expand their skills, earn continuing education credits, and have FUN!
#MANOAC19 will gather nearly 500 people including nonprofit leaders representing every part of the nonprofit field, expert speakers and presenters, and businesses that serve the sector to share solutions in the human services and nonprofit management fields, capitalize on our individual and collective strengths, and look ahead towards emerging issues—all while adapting and working with change. This year’s theme, Inspire, Unite, Act! encourages us to use our collective power to stay motivated while finding cutting-edge solutions to scale up our impact.
AT&T has been a pioneer in the collective impact movement through its Aspire Program. Focusing on both philanthropic support and the time and talent of their employees, Aspire aims to equip young people with the skills they need to reach their highest potential and become leaders in today’s digital, global economy.
The challenge of high school graduation and college and career readiness is real: youths of color and youths from low-income households trail far behind their middle- and upper- income peers. AT&T recognized this national crisis and has supported research and movement building to raise the national graduation rate. In addition, they built the Aspire Mentoring Academy (AMA).
The AMA is unique in that it provides a collective space for its nonprofit partners to meet, communicate, share strategies and challenges, and look for ways to collaborate with one another. MENTOR and AT&T’s whitepaper, written in partnership with Civic Enterprises, details how companies can more deeply engage their employees by setting up mentoring programs and how they can benefit from the collective impact nonprofits contribute to.
