Resources

It's going to take a community effort to ensure we are taking care of as many people as we can and there are many different connections in our city that can be forged to cover an array of needs. Within are a list of other organizational efforts that effect positive change. Also included are articles around the topic of forming pods/circles that address important points proceeding through this. A list of individuals, groups, organizations and businesses that are coming together to address different needs for families will be updated regularly as this grows. If you have a resource to add please visit the "Get In Touch" page for submission info.

Facebook Groups

Charm City Nannies Parent Connection (for parents)

Charm City Nannies (for childcare providers)

Charm City Children for Cultural Education & Equality

Baltimore City Kids

Anti-Racist/Social Justice Parenting Group

Anti-Racism Education For The Nanny Industry

Consortium of Transformative Education Resource Share

Baltimore Teachers Union

Baltimore Parent Support Group COVID-19 Response

Home Educators Leading the Way

Churches/Non-Profits/Collectives

Breath of God Lutheran Church (Highlandtown)- Local grocery delivery every Saturday. In need of volunteers to deliver as well as taking delivery requests.

Church on the Square (Canton)- Virtual Yoga at 6:30PM on Wednesdays, Virtual Meditation at 8:00PM on Wednesdays

B'MORE, Read More- An initiative of the Baltimore Campaign for Grade Level Reading is a collaborative group of funders, nonprofits, and public organizations working to increase literacy scores for Baltimore City third graders.

Arts Every Day- Arts Every Day inspires students and enhances learning in Baltimore City Schools through arts integration.

Khan Academy- Free online education platform

One More One Less Mentoring- Mentoring Program that provides mentors who promote and support positive growth among underprivileged/at-risk youth by preparing and empowering them to become catalyst for positive social change.

S.A.H.G.E Academy- Collective of parental educators offering core academic enrichment and supplementary courses

The World School Mosaic- Family-centered education collective of parents founded by worldschoolers

The Child Mind Institute- Independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

Businesses

Shades of Beauty Hair & Supply- Hair care and styling classes for moms/daughters

The Black Apple - Black-owned virtual education platform with a tiered payment system

Preptelligence- Test prep service with low income assistance

Individuals

Emily Taylor- Certified & experienced teacher offering K-5 tutoring services (Group rates available) emilyptaylor23@gmail.com

Angela Johnson- Offering resources and guidance on education management (contact via FB)

Articles

If Most Student's Should Stay Home, What Do I Do With My Kids?

Some Students Should Go to School, Most Should Stay Home