10 years of showing up for Baltimore youth. 🖤 The Be. Org, a BCYF grantee, is building leaders, shifting narratives, and creating space where young people can be bold and heard! Read the feature via Women of Color Magazine & Conference: buff.ly/mQS1W8m #BCYFgrantee

BCYF was recently featured in Jotform’s national case study for reimagining what community-first grantmaking looks like! 🔗 buff.ly/8X4T6TN #BCYF #BaltimoreYouth #YouthLeadership #EquityInAction #TechForGood #CommunityDriven

New skills. No cost. Big impact! Registration is open for Making $ense—a FREE micro-credential on reading financial statements, powered by #bcreds and BCYF! Sign up at courses.bcyfund.org! #NonprofitFinance #MicroCredential #BCYF

Calling Baltimore youth! We want YOU to present at The Gathering 2025! BCYF has a goal of 25% of our sessions being led by young people! $1,000 per session Deadline: July 15 Help shape the future: buff.ly/tqKr2AT #YouthVoice #TheGathering2025 #BCYF

B360 Day was a celebration of youth power, dirt bike culture, and STEM innovation! We joined BCYF grantee B-360 for the ribbon cutting of their new Youth Center—designed by youth, for youth 💥 #B360Day #BaltimoreYouth #STEM #BCYF #dirtbikes

Last month, we launched #bcreds—a new way for youth-serving leaders in Baltimore to grow their skills & get credit for what they know. 🎓 Free courses. 💻 Digital badges. 💪 Stronger communities. Start now: courses.bcyfund.org!

This #SummerOfPossibility, Dance Happens, Inc. is giving Baltimore youth a stage to express themselves—with support from #BCYF! It’s not just dance. It’s healing, growth, and joy. #Baltimore #BaltimoreYouth #ArtsEducation #Dance

“This is what happens when we invest in grassroots leaders...” - Brandon M. Scott. The Community Exhibition was the culmination of BCYF’s 6-month learning lab journey with 60+ orgs sharing their collective learning. Check out our results! #BCYFLearningLab #CollectiveImpact

At Greenmount East Leadership Project’s Summer Youth Empowerment Academy, young leaders are building skills and shaping futures. BCYF’s Joi Parker joined orientation to witness youth-led leadership in action. 💥 #BaltimoreYouth #YouthLeadership #BCYFgrantee

We’re turning 6! 🎉 Join us Aug 14 at R. House for a night of joy, drinks, and community power. 🍹 Featuring guest bartenders Destiny Coleman + BCYF President & CEO Alysia Lee! rbar @ R. House |📍 5–8PM | 301 W 29th St

Workforce development in action. 💼 We recently visited BCYF grantee Active Achievers, where young adults are building careers in early childhood education, with mentorship, certifications, and leadership pathways rooted in community care! #BaltimoreYouth #WorkforceDevelopment

Recently, BCYF’s Colleen Han visited The Board Room Chess, where every move teaches patience, strategy, and self-leadership. One board, many generations. ♟️ #YouthLeadership #BCYF #ChessWithPurpose

Shoutout to @blaxlax1: a BCYF grantee creating space for Baltimore’s youth to thrive through lacrosse. At USA Lacrosse Stadium, they brought skill-building, cultural pride, and All-Star energy to the field! #BCYFGrantee #BlaxLax #YouthSports #BaltimoreYouth

Baltimore’s brilliance showed up at #SXSWEDU 💥 BCYF's grantees connected, learned, and built momentum for their work. We look forward to hopefully seeing more youth-serving orgs on stage next year! 🔗 buff.ly/1ZOd8HI #BaltimoreYouth #EducationEquity #SXSWEDU

Still feeling the joy from Baltimore Pride 🌈 BCYF was honored to march with youth leaders + grantees—and to be featured in Baltimore Beat’s photo story last month: buff.ly/yTsMD70 #BCYF #YouthPower #Pride2025

Shout out to Beadly Speaking—a BCYF grantee—who was featured in @AfroNews talking about their work as a mission driven business! 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/JeOFsYB #BaltimoreYouth #BCYFGrantee

BCYF’s own President & CEO Alysia Lee is stepping behind the bar! 🍹 Catch her at our 6th Birthday Bash Fundraiser on Aug 14 at R. House bringing big energy + raising a glass for Baltimore’s youth. #BCYF #YouthLeadership #BaltimoreEvents

Legacy, leadership, and love for Baltimore youth 💪 For My Kidz, Inc.—a BCYF grantee—recently hosted Keion Carpenter Weekend, honoring community, mentorship, and youth-centered healing. Thank you @BaltFishbowl for lifting up the impact. buff.ly/eKWEALR

Camp counselor. Grocery bagger. Fast-food cashier. Those were our first jobs. Now, BCYF is investing in #YouthWorks to help our young people get THEIR first jobs! #BCYFBaltimore #InvestInYouth #FirstJobEnergy

Meet Destiny Coleman—BCYF’s powerhouse Events & Ops Manager and your guest bartender for our upcoming event at R. House. Pull up for good vibes for a good cause! 📅 Aug 14 | ⏰ 5–8PM | 📍R. House #BCYF #Fundraiser