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We are an office in the Department of Planning that develops and advocates for programs, policies an
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The Office of Sustainability develops and advocates for programs, policies and actions by government, citizens, businesses, and institutions that improve the long-term environmental, social, and economic viability of Baltimore City. In addition to overseeing and tracking the implementation of the Baltimore Sustainability Plan, the Office integrates sustainability into City government operations and develops partnerships with groups performing related work.

11/18/2024

🍎 St. Matthew's New Life UMC & The Better Baltimore Collaborative present the 23rd Street Barclay Food Giveaway! Help support our Barclay & East Baltimore Midway neighbors with access to free, nutritious food. Join as a volunteer and make a difference!

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
⏰ Setup: 8 a.m. | Distribution: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 23rd St, Barclay, Baltimore

🔗 Sign up to volunteer and lend a hand! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzB6fKEO5T7gKBInZbH5R6qvFDYwjC0sGLV--PJe5UlOK8SQ/viewform

Be part of the community spirit and make this event unforgettable!

11/15/2024

Mark your calendars!

Join the Baltimore Commission on Sustainability’s virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 20th, for the next installment in our Climate Action Planning series! This month, we’ll be focusing on transportation and exploring the future of transit in Baltimore.

Hear from local experts, city leaders, and community advocates as we discuss ways to reduce emissions, increase accessibility, and promote eco-friendly transit options in Baltimore.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 20th
📍 Location: Webex (virtual)
🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baltimore-city-commission-on-sustainability-monthly-meeting-tickets-400998817257?aff=erelexpmlt

Let’s work together for a greener, more connected city. See you there!

11/14/2024

Baltimore Corps is looking for bold thinkers with innovative approaches to improving their community. Are you one of them?

Apply for the Elevation Awards, a social entrepreneurship program that provides $10,000 grants and network expanding programming. Elevation Awards centers BIPOC Baltimore City residents & helps them propel their solutions into fruition.

It’s easy to apply! Get direct support and your application questions answered at the last Application Workshop Drop In Session:

- Register for the workshop TOMORROW, November 15th from 8am-6pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevation-awards-application-workshop-session-online-tickets-1043306416577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn more at www.baltimorecorps.org/elevation-awards

11/13/2024

We had a great time at the Great Baltimore Climate Summit yesterday! Not only did we learn more about how environmental justice and climate action can be implemented throughout the region, but we also heard from our very own Sustainability Director about how the Baltimore Office of Sustainability can support these efforts. What are your thoughts on climate action in your community? Share with us in the comments!

11/05/2024

🗳️ It’s election season, Baltimore! 🗳️

Let’s make sure every voice in our city is heard! Election Day is here TODAY on Tuesday, November 5th. Not registered yet? No problem – you can register in person on Election Day at your polling place. Polling places will be open from 7 am to 8 pm.

Get ready to vote with these helpful resources:

Check your voter registration status: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/votersearch

Locate your Election Day polling place: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch

Learn more about the process by visiting Baltimore Votes, Black Girls Vote, or Maryland State Board of Elections

Baltimore, let’s make our voices count! 💪

11/04/2024

The Baltimore City Bureau of the Budget will be hosting Budget 101 webinars in November and December. In these webinars, you will learn how Baltimore City budgets and ways residents can get involved in planning for Fiscal Year 2026. The webinars will take place on:

· November 13th (Wednesday) | 6-7pm
· November 19th (Tuesday) | 6-7pm
· December 10th (Tuesday) | 6-7pm

To participate, please use this registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/84ztymeR9J

The webinar link will be sent to your email inbox the day before the event. Make sure to register using the above link to receive the webinar link! For questions, please email [email protected]

11/01/2024

🗳️ It’s election season, Baltimore! 🗳️

Let’s make sure every voice in our city is heard! Early voting closed yesterday, Thursday, October 31st, but Election Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, November 5th. Not registered yet? No problem – you can register in person on Election Day at your polling place.

Get ready to vote with these helpful resources:

Check your voter registration status: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/votersearch

Locate your Election Day polling place: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch

Learn more about the process by visiting Baltimore Votes, Black Girls Vote, or Maryland State Board of Elections

Baltimore, let’s make our voices count! 💪

10/30/2024

🏘️ Your Voice Matters! 🏘️

The Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development is developing the city’s first-ever city-wide Housing Plan, and your input is key! City employees and those connected to Baltimore are encouraged to complete the anonymous 5-minute survey.

This is an opportunity to help shape a long-term vision for affordable housing that benefits the entire community. Your voice can help ensure that this plan is action-oriented, data-driven, and community-centered.

Whether you live in the city or work here, your feedback is crucial to developing solutions that address accessibility, affordability, and quality housing.

📅 Get involved!
- Complete the community survey: bit.ly/DHCDHousingSurvey
- Visit https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/ for more information

10/29/2024

🌱 Activate Your Space Grant Opportunity for Baltimore Residents! 🌱

The Baltimore City Environmental Control Board is excited to announce the Activate Your Space grant, where you can apply for up to $5,000 to transform vacant lots into beautiful, safe, community-managed greenspaces! This grant prioritizes applicants who incorporate CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) strategies to make these spaces welcoming and secure for all.

📆 Deadline to apply: November 25, 2024
🔗 Apply here: https://ow.ly/BaHi50TVySK
📄 Grant guidelines: https://ow.ly/QoS350TVySJ

Be a part of Baltimore's transformation by creating unique spaces for our community!

10/28/2024

Baltimore Corps is looking for bold thinkers with innovative approaches to improving their community. Are you one of them?

Apply for the Elevation Awards, a social entrepreneurship program that provides $10,000 grants and network expanding programming. Elevation Awards centers BIPOC Baltimore City residents & helps them propel their solutions into fruition.

It’s easy to apply! Get direct support and your application questions answered at one of the Application Workshop Drop In Sessions:

1. Register for the workshop on Friday, November 1st from 2-6 pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevation-awards-application-workshop-drop-in-session-tickets-1043286486967?aff=oddtdtcreator
2. Register for the workshop on Friday, November 15th from 8am-6pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevation-awards-application-workshop-session-online-tickets-1043306416577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn more at www.baltimorecorps.org/elevation-awards

10/25/2024

🌱 Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 26th, at Little Eager Park (2408 E Eager St, 21205) from 9am – 12noon for a special GROW Center Pop-Up event presented by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Milton-Montford Neighborhood Association! 🌳

Stop by to pick up FREE mulch, trees, and seeds and learn about stormwater fee credits, recycling, composting classes, and other resources to help you green your home and community. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact while connecting with neighbors and learning more about sustainability efforts in Baltimore.

We hope to see you there! 🌍

10/24/2024

🌳🌼 Pollinator Garden Planting in Pigtown – This Saturday!

Join Patterson Park Audubon Center on Saturday, October 26th from 9AM - noon on the 1300 block of Carroll St for a wonderful day of planting and community fun! Trees, shrubs, and perennials will be planted to create a beautiful pollinator garden. 🌿🐝

Come hungry and ready to dig in – there will be free food, tools, and gloves provided, as well as giveaways for kids and adults! All ages are welcome, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun fall event that’s all about making our community greener. 🌞

Can’t wait to see you there! 🌻

Be sure to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrWMvZqxyZcgkSpFCemnfk6CPeaaioBKxnRsn4n8yoEhI7Nw/viewform

10/22/2024

Join the Maryland Transit Administration for five public open houses regarding updates on the Baltimore Red Line project. Attendees at the public open houses will learn about the selected transit mode, alignment alternatives under consideration and the results from the project team’s analysis, including projected cost, ridership, and implementation schedule.

10/21/2024

👗✨ Shop Local, Go Green!✨👗

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts (BOPA) is teaming up with the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) to bring you a series of pop-up fashion markets that align with the BMI Farmers’ Market! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where you can shop from local fashion vendors, learn about sustainable fashion, and even participate in a clothing swap! ♻️

On October 26th, don’t miss a special zero-waste workshop led by Baltimore-based designer Illiana Quander of Amparo3. Want to join the clothing swap? Just bring 5-7 wearable items in good condition and register at the Sustainable Fashion Week US Booth.

Find out more about the event and get all the details here: https://www.thebmi.org/event/baltimore-fashion-market-pop-up/

Check out Illiana Quander’s website: https://www.amparo3.com/g391v5jieqgfi7toil5s8oukdb7axf

10/19/2024

Join Donna Bruce Unlimited Inc at their Domestic Violence Awareness Fashion Show, hosted by advocate Tasha Chance, to hear stories of resilience from survivors of domestic violence. 💜 There will also be resources available on-site for those who need them.
RSVP🔗 www.duinc.org
🗓️Saturday, October 19
⏱️4PM-7PM
📍6665 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21207

10/18/2024

Please join one of Baltimore City's Community Resiliency Hubs, Allen AME Church, for an upcoming community event this Sunday 10/20 from 1-3 pm which includes a dinner in fellowship and produce distribution from Allen AME's community garden

10/16/2024

🌍 Join the Baltimore Commission on Sustainability for the first session in our 3-month Climate Action Planning series! 🌍

TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 16th, from 4-6 pm, we’ll explore sustainable waste practices with presentations from Clean Water Action Maryland, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)’s Office of Waste Diversion, and the Maryland Department of the Environment. Learn about new legislative proposals for composting and yard waste diversion, set to be introduced during the 2025 general assembly session, and hear about DPW’s proposed compost facility project.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in shaping waste policy and sustainability efforts in Baltimore! Register today on Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/mRww50THSR2

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