Baltimore Children & Youth Fund

Transparency and accountability guide everything we do at BCYF. In our response to the Inspector General, we reaffirmed our commitment to strong internal controls, timely audit submissions, and clear communication with our City partners.

THIS THURSDAY! Join the Youth Master Plan Series: Session 3, Ask, Listen, Encourage. Strengthen your approach to engaging, listening to, and empowering young people. 📅 Nov 6 | ⏰ 3 hrs | 👥 In-person (AM & PM) Register today: buff.ly/m3JSPlV

Last call to join us! The Youth Master Plan Series: Building Community is happening this Wednesday, October 23 with two in-person sessions (9 AM–12 PM or 5–8 PM). Open to the public. Free to attend. Register now: buff.ly/pp58HxY #BaltimoreYouthMasterPlan #BCYF

⏳ The final countdown is here! Applications for the Summer of Possibility Fund closes this Friday October 24. This is your last chance to submit your proposal and help create safe, joyful, and enriching experiences for Baltimore’s youth. Apply today: buff.ly/MN6mkQY

BCYF Board Chair Larry C. Simmons Jr. reminds us in his recent Baltimore Beat op-ed, that transparency and accountability work best when they move with purpose, not against it 💪🏾 Read it here: buff.ly/0BU6Bqf

⏳ We are halfway there, Baltimore! Have all of your board members completed Making $ense yet? Build shared financial knowledge, get recognized, and enter to win $2,500. Deadline: Oct 31. buff.ly/mDL6BYO

Baltimore youth deserve chances to play, grow, and lead! 💙 Charm City Youth Athletics is boosting sports by funding local athletic programs. Join our info session on Oct 15, 12–2 PM at Impact Hub Baltimore. Lunch included! Register: buff.ly/j59eYxq #GrantOpportunity

🚀 Ready to apply? Join us for the Launchpad event on 10/6 for direct application support and coaching. Your vision for youth belongs here. buff.ly/PfeOcVs #SummerOfPossibility #BaltimoreYouth

Want to learn how you can engage with BCYF? Join us Oct 16 at Unity Hall for BoardLight! Connect with the BCYF Board, explore opportunities, and share ideas. 📍 Unity Hall ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 🍴 Dinner + childcare provided buff.ly/RUGO2G8 #BoardLight #BCYF #Baltimore

⏳ We are halfway there, Baltimore! Have all of your board members completed Making $ense yet? Build shared financial knowledge, get recognized, and enter to win $2,500. Deadline: Oct 31. buff.ly/mDL6BYO

⏳ Don’t wait! Applications for the Summer of Possibility Fund close 10/24. Submit your vision for Baltimore’s youth today: buff.ly/uGtWCWb #SummerOfPossibility #BaltimoreYouth

Youth power was on full display 🌟 This summer, Natural Born Champions’ pop-up shop turned creativity into entrepreneurship, with young leaders selling their own handmade products. Real skills. Real impact. Real leadership. 💪 #BaltimoreYouth #YouthEntrepreneurs

Baltimore’s Youth Master Plan starts here. ✨ Join the first virtual Youth Master Plan Series training on Oct 14: Intro to the Active-Participatory Approach. Register today ➡️ buff.ly/FBSZxvi #YouthVoice #BaltimoreYouth

Baltimore boards—it’s time to lead! 🌟 Complete Making $ense as a full board by Oct 31. Gain recognition, build financial power, and enter to win $2,500! buff.ly/2nhhseP #bcreds #BaltimoreNonprofits

Registration is OPEN for The Gathering 2025! 🌱 Nov 17, Baltimore’s youth-development ecosystem + young people come together to learn, connect, and build solutions for our city’s future. Join us ➡️ buff.ly/viSb3Bd #TheGathering2025 #BaltimoreYouth #YouthVoice

Baltimore youth deserve leaders with the tools to fuel change. 💪🏾 That’s why BCYF invests in dollars + knowledge so grassroots leaders can build stronger programs and brighter futures. #BaltimoreYouth #CommunityPower

💡 Summer of Possibility Fund Pre-Application Technical Assistance is here! Get free coaching + support while you prepare your Summer of Possibility Fund application: buff.ly/Uz1r18P #SummerOfPossibility #BaltimoreYouth

🌞 Summer 2026 starts now! Applications for the 2026 Summer of Possibility Fund are OPEN. Baltimore’s youth deserve safe, joyful, and creative summers—bring your vision to life. Free Pre-Application Technical Assistance will be offered. Apply today: buff.ly/Uz1r18P

Thank you @Technical_ly for highlighting BCYF’s $10M investment in Baltimore youth 🙌🏾 And for spotlighting new #BCYF grantee A Prosperous Tomorrow, receiving $250K to grow tech + mentorship programs for young people. Read the story: buff.ly/DHHoZxn

Big shout out to Beadly Speaking! 🙌🏾 Featured in @baltbeat, founder Dyon Davidson shares how jewelry making is healing, creative, and empowering for Baltimore girls. Proud to support this work. 💎✨ buff.ly/EeUo7dL #BCYFGrantee #HealingThroughArt #BaltimoreYouth