“I now know that even with a conviction, there are no limits. I am capable and deserving of more.”From Prison Cells to PhD helping scholars like Rachelle pursue higher education and reenter the workforce after being incarcerated. abell.org/news-and-featu…

In 2021, nearly one in four homes in Maryland did not have wireline broadband service. The Baltimore Sun profiles how state and local officials and others are trying to bridge Baltimore's internet and digital access gaps: baltimoresun.com/2024/01/09/sta…

Through a partnership with University of Baltimore School of Law and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services, the Human Trafficking Prevention Project provides legal representation to survivors of human trafficking. abell.org/news-and-featu…

We are proud to support Blue Water Baltimore as it continues to advocate for public health, water quality improvements, and climate equity in the city. Learn more about this work: abell.org/news-and-featu…

Astor Court, in Baltimore’s Old Goucher neighborhood, was one the of first purpose-built housing projects for teachers in the US. It became a model for similar developments. Learn more about the project: abell.org/news-and-featu…

In a pair of companion reports released today, researchers from the University of Maryland examine the current state of police-community relations in Baltimore and how certain initiatives could help to improve them. abell.org/publication/po…

“They don’t do nothing.” Part 1 of our latest report on police-community relations spoke with Black Baltimoreans, and they were honest. See what else they had to say: abell.org/publication/po…

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center is building generational wealth in Baltimore by targeting value and affordability. baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/buildi…

In interviews and focus groups, Black Baltimoreans called for rethinking how we train police to focus on people skills and to invest in youth recreation centers to protect young people from arrest and imprisonment. abell.org/publication/po…

Part 2 of our latest report explores alternative responses to non-criminal emergency calls, like mental health crises. Albuquerque, Atlanta, and Houston have successfully embraced 911 call diversion. What can Baltimore learn from them for its own program? abell.org/publication/po…

Diverting calls to civilian responders permits police to devote more time to dealing with crime and can improve outcomes for people having a mental health crisis. Learn lessons that Baltimore could apply as it expands its program. abell.org/publication/po…

An Abell-funded study shows that the St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. homebuying program has helped low- and moderate-income families in Baltimore build equity. You can read more about their work and the impact they’ve had in Baltimore Fishbowl. baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/buildi…

Gas infrastructure spending worsens energy burden on low-income families, Maryland utility advocate says bit.ly/4eP09RF

Our 2023 Annual Report is now available: abell.org/publication/20…

Baltimore is brimming with potential! We're proud to share the stories of a few of the extraordinary groups and initiatives Abell supported in 2023. abell.org/publication/20…

In 2023, we invested $16.1 million in organizations dedicated to addressing the root causes of Baltimore’s disparities. Read more: abell.org/publication/20…

We are proud and honored to support incredible organizations like U Empower of MD BaltimoreGreenSpace University System of Maryland Grow Home Inc. Flogiving Marian House and more! Learn more in our latest annual report: abell.org/publication/20…

From helping people get identification documents to addressing hunger throughout the city, our grantees are working hard to make Baltimore a more just, equitable, and prosperous place. Read more about their work in our 2023 Annual Report: abell.org/publication/20…

IDs can open doors to jobs, employment, medical care and more. The Identity Access Project is helping people who are homeless or unstably housed obtain copies of their vital documents. Learn more about their work with the Franciscan Center: abell.org/news-and-featu…

Through the Nurturing Excellence for Undergraduate Success Project, University System of Maryland sought to identify best practices to support City Schools stu­dents attending USM institutions. Learn more about how they are supporting students through college: abell.org/news-and-featu…