Society and Culture

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The Abell Foundation - A foundation promoting social change. Foundation's history, grant areas, venture fund and investments information, guidelines, publications, grant applications, related links and contact information.

American Friends Service Committee: Baltimore Urban Peace Program - A Quaker organization that promotes non-violent activism in order to end gun violence and "create a culture of peace."

Arabber Preservation Society - Group representing produce vendors using horse-drawn carts. Mission statement, contact information, history, activities, programs, publicity and photographs.

Baltimore Choral Arts Society - Includes the symphonic choir, professional chamber chorus and educational outreach ensemble. Offers season schedule, ticket and audition information, press area, details of community and student programs, profiles and mailing list.

The Baltimore Collective - An interactive archive and directory of alternative culture.

Baltimore Community Foundation - A collection of charitable funds benefiting the Greater Baltimore, Maryland, region.

Baltimore Foodies - From a social club that meets in restaurants, includes events, press clips, frequently asked questions, membership information and contact information.

Baltimore Neighborhoods Inc. - BNI serves the citizens of Maryland in fair housing or landlord-tenant matters. A non-profit organization that provides legal information on a statewide hotline.

Book Thing of Baltimore, Inc. - Redistributes donated books to the community. Includes information on donations, volunteering, mailing list signup, and news.

Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity - Works in partnership with God and people of all faiths and races to develop communities for people in need by building and renovating houses. Includes press releases, history, special programs, and current projects.

Community Assistance Network - Works in partnership with the community to develop, operate and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, stability and self sufficiency among low-income residents.

Episcopal Housing Corporation - From a faith-based, non-profit housing development, includes current activities, projects, news, recommended links and mission statement.

Family Crisis Center - Agency providing shelter, counseling, and children's programs. Purpose statement, services offered, wish-list of needs, donor's guide and contact information.

Family League of Baltimore City, Inc. - Non-profit agency improving the well-being of children and families. Statement of purpose, history, services offered, publications, fiscal strategies and contact information.

Friends of Fort McHenry - Dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of the fort and inspiring all who visit the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner.

Friends of Mercy, Baltimore, MD - Support-group for people who are adjusting to being separated, widowed or divorced. Background and services offered, calendar of events, notes from past meetings, information on discussion groups, activities, contact information and related links.

Goldseker Foundation - From a philanthropic organization; includes board and staff members, grant programs, policies, news and contact information.

Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc. - Seeks to improve the quality of life in East Baltimore. Includes development areas, employment opportunities and history.

Homeless! - An email group for homeless people and their advocates.

Innterim - From an organization providing services to homeless mothers; includes mission statement, programs offered, board of directors, latest news, how to volunteer, donatin information and how to apply for assistance.

Knuckleheads Pleasure Club - Group of people who get together to have fun. Club history, photographs and event information.

The ManKind Project of Greater Washington, Inc - Offers weekend training for men to help them lead richer, fuller lives. Group purpose, testimonials, and training schedule.

MDP The Maryland Project Folk & Ghost Lore - Group spoofing the "Blair Witch Project". Statement of purpose, recordings of spirits, bios of members, encounters with ghosts and the paranormal, haunted locations, message board, publicity and photos.

Nancy Moran - Independent Prisoner Advocate - Individual promoting the welfare of prisoners. Mission statement, newsletters, State of Maryland General Assembly bills, information and related links.

The Preservation Society - Works to preserve and renew Fell's Point and Federal Hill as areas of historical and architectural significance. Profile, events and how to help.

Reservoir Hill Neighborhoods - Provides information about this historic area and its neighborhoods. Find history, events, maps, news and bulletin board.

Riverside Action Group - Provides news, information on crime, zoning and development, parking, events and bulletin board.

Sandtown Habitat for Humanity - A nonprofit Christian housing organization rebuilding vacant houses in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore in partnership with those in need of shelter. Find projects, news and how to get involved.

St. Peter's Adult Learning Center - Working to empower adults with developmental disabilities. Find volunteer information, history and services.

Stepfamily Association - Baltimore Chapter - Non-profit agency promoting the education and well-being of stepfamilies. Statement of purpose, chapters, recommended reading and related links.

United Workers Association - Organizing the low-wage workers of Maryland. Find news and information about campaigns and events.

Wikipedia - Baltimore, Maryland - Free encyclopedia with history, facilities and attractions, geography and demographics.