FAQ: Baltimore Community Foundation's 2025 Neighborhood Spotlight Awards
Summary
The Baltimore Community Foundation announced its 2025 Neighborhood Spotlight Award winners, recognizing grassroots leaders who drive positive change in Baltimore neighborhoods with $5,000 grants to support community-driven initiatives.
What are the Neighborhood Spotlight Awards?
The Neighborhood Spotlight Awards are BCF’s program that celebrates grassroots leaders driving positive change in Baltimore communities, honoring unsung heroes who work daily to improve their neighborhoods through various community initiatives.
Who are the 2025 Neighborhood Spotlight Award winners?
The 2025 winners are Bria Evans & Requity (food insecurity and youth programs), Arrealia Gavins & The Realia Institute (community hub for children and families), Janette Graham & No Struggle, No Success, Inc. (supporting returning citizens), and Aaron Maybin & The Aaron Maybin Foundation (youth mentorship and advocacy).
What do the award winners receive?
Each winner receives a $5,000 grant to any one Baltimore-area nonprofit organization of their choice and will be recognized at the annual State of BCF event on October 8, 2025.
When and where will the winners be recognized?
The winners will be recognized at the annual State of BCF event hosted by author and caregiving advocate Chanda Brigance on October 8, 2025, with BCF staff, trustees, fundholders, and partners.
Why are these awards significant for Baltimore communities?
These awards recognize that resident leadership is the heart and soul of stronger neighborhoods, celebrating everyday heroes who create a better Baltimore through initiative, intergenerational leadership, and deep commitment to making communities more vibrant and accessible.
What types of community work do the award winners represent?
The winners represent diverse community work including addressing food insecurity through youth culinary programs, creating educational hubs for children and families, supporting returning citizens to break cycles of incarceration, and providing youth mentorship and advocacy.
How are the Neighborhood Spotlight Awards funded?
The awards are supported by BCF’s 50th Anniversary Neighborhoods grant program, which connects people passionate about their community with purposeful philanthropy.
What specific achievements are highlighted for the 2025 winners?
Specific achievements include expanding culinary programs across four high schools and delivering 3,000+ free meals, creating a community hub with tutoring and family support, helping 800+ returning citizens transition back to community, and providing trusted mentorship for young people.
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