GreenLight Fund Baltimore

04/03/2026

The energy was electric! The room was filled with people who love Baltimore!

This week, the GreenLight Fund Baltimore team hosted a soft launch and ribbon cutting to officially welcome First Step Staffing to Baltimore. First Step Staffing is a nonprofit employment agency that helps individuals with barriers to employment secure stable jobs within 72 hours of orientation and achieve self-sufficiency. First Step Staffing Baltimore aims to provide 1,100 Baltimoreans with jobs, valued at $16 million in wages over the next five years. They provide immediate work placement through employer staffing contracts, transportation, support services to promote long-term workforce success and upskilling certification opportunities.

A special thank you to our investors, Selection Advisory Council, vendors, and community partners who made this exciting resource possible for Baltimore!

03/31/2026

Today's the day!

Stay tuned as we celebrate the official launch of First Step Staffing in Baltimore!

"We’ve heard from the community and have taken the time to analyze data trends and opportunity gaps across the city. We believe First Step Staffing is well positioned to make a meaningful impact in Baltimore’s ecosystem through job placement and barrier removal."
-Dr. Nia Imani Fields, GreenLight Fund Baltimore Executive Director

Learn more: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-brings-first-step.../

03/31/2026

ParentChild+ supports families like the Boykins in building strong connections and a foundation for lifelong learning. Through home visits and hands-on learning activities, ParentChild+ equips caregivers with tools to support their children’s early development while strengthening the parent-child interaction.

“ParentChild+ gave us more than just learning activities; it gave us bonding time. My granddaughter and I have grown so much closer, and I know she’s on the right path for school and beyond. She has a joy for learning and her curiosity has been sparked thanks to our Early Learning Specialist.”

Read the full story and explore more impact stories from women and girls across the country: https://greenlightfund.org/stories-of-impact/

GreenLight Fund Baltimore

03/30/2026

The official launch of First Step Staffing in Baltimore is tomorrow!

First Step Staffing addresses two chronic barriers to employment in Baltimore: transportation and housing.

Learn more: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-brings-first-step.../

03/30/2026

Just 2 days until the official launch of First Step Staffing in Baltimore!

First Step Staffing will offer transportation and other wraparound support to promote long-term workforce success.

Learn more: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-brings-first-step.../

03/29/2026

Just 3 days until the official launch of First Step Staffing in Baltimore!

First Step Staffing helps individuals with barriers to employment secure jobs within 72 hours of orientation.

Learn more: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-brings-first-step.../

03/27/2026

Just 4 days until the official launch of First Step Staffing in Baltimore!

First Step Staffing aims to provide 1,100 Baltimoreans with jobs, valued at $15.9 million in wages.

Learn more: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-brings-first-step-staffing-to-baltimore/

03/26/2026

First Selection Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting of the Year!!!

This month marked the kick off of our 4th selection process. We work with our cross sector body of leaders and residents across the city to help inform our investment year to year. Last week, our Selection Advisory Council joined us to discuss the learnings from our community engagement findings. Next, we'll continue to scout the country for innovative models that can fill a gap and amplify the work happening across the city.

Stay tuned for where we land this year with the voice of our community leading the way!

Do you spot any Baltimore servant leaders? Shout them out in the comments!

Thank you to the Impact Hub Baltimore for hosting us!

03/14/2026

Another day in the community! We partnered with Child First Authority's Community School Coordinators to listen, learn, and strategize for our next investment in Baltimore City.

03/14/2026

Listen in to learn more about Malkia Singleton Ofori-Agyekum's role in working with the community as ParentChild+'s Mid-Atlantic Regional Director!

03/10/2026

Baltimore's young people are full of talent and ambition!

Ny'lah Nwaneri, an eighth grader in west Baltimore, is growing her confidence, exploring her passions, and showing what's possible when students are encouraged to step into new opportunities.

Read how she combines her passion for creativity and literacy as a panel moderator for GreenLight Fund Baltimore's Charming Nights!

A Baltimore student combines her passion for creativity and literacy to build confidence and inspire her community as a panel moderator.