Building Community,
Knowledge, and Wealth Together
Knowledge, and Wealth Together
JAN 24, 2019
We did it! With your generosity we have made our first property acquisition.
We would like to thank all of our generous Donors and announce that we signed the contract for the Etting Street block! This is an exciting first step for Black Women Build – Baltimore, but it is just the beginning, we still need your support!
Visit our Donation page and find out how you can pitch in!
We did it! With your generosity we have made our first property acquisition.
We would like to thank all of our generous Donors and announce that we signed the contract for the Etting Street block! This is an exciting first step for Black Women Build – Baltimore, but it is just the beginning, we still need your support!
Visit our Donation page and find out how you can pitch in!
Black Women Build – Baltimore is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of the U.S. law. To claim a donation on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
Black Women Build – Baltimore Founder Shelley Halstead announced as an OSI Baltimore 2018 Community Fellow
By SHEILAH KAST & MAUREEN HARVIE • DEC 18, 2018
Shelia Kast from WYPR Interviews OSI 2018 Fellows Shelley Halstead – Black Women Build Baltimore; and Fred Watkins – Lil’ Laughs
Listen now
Black Women Build – Baltimore Founder Shelley Halstead announced as an OSI Baltimore 2018 Community Fellow
By SHEILAH KAST & MAUREEN HARVIE • DEC 18, 2018
Shelia Kast from WYPR Interviews OSI 2018 Fellows Shelley Halstead – Black Women Build Baltimore; and Fred Watkins – Lil’ Laughs
Listen now
Black Women Build – Baltimore values Black women and their lives.
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Mission
Our mission is to provide home ownership opportunities by training and working with Black women to fix, repair, and renovate homes while providing support for life-based skills.
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Goals
Black Women Build- Baltimore works to bring home ownership to Black women in Baltimore. We do this by training local community members in trades-related skills through home improvement projects. We work to bring an intersectional approach to dismantling the barriers that work against our ability to thrive.
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Values
Black women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity for their inherent worth as human beings.
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Intersectionality
Black Women Build – Baltimore understands that oppression is experienced at the intersection of identities, conditions, systems, policies, and practices; therefore, we address barriers that make difficult the ability for Black women to thrive.
01
Mission
Our mission is to provide home ownership opportunities by training and working with Black women to fix, repair, and renovate homes while providing support for life-based skills.
02
Goals
Black Women Build- Baltimore works to bring home ownership to Black women in Baltimore. We do this by training local community members in trades-related skills through home improvement projects. We work to bring an intersectional approach to dismantling the barriers that work against our ability to thrive.
03
Values
Black women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity for their inherent worth as human beings.
04
Intersectionality
Black Women Build – Baltimore understands that oppression is experienced at the intersection of identities, conditions, systems, policies, and practices; therefore, we address barriers that make difficult the ability for Black women to thrive.
Who we are. Learn more about our Leadership team & Organization.
Shelley Halstead
Executive Director
Jael Humphrey
Board President
Victoria R. Clark
Board Secretary
Shauna R. Brown
Board Treasurer
Black Women Build – Baltimore is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of the U.S. law. To claim a donation on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
Intern and Volunteer Opportunities
Our internship cycle lasts 3 months and is a great way to get better acquainted with the building trades. These internships can also be an avenue for additional opportunity with Black Women Build – Baltimore.
Please visit the Internship page to familiarize yourself with our mission and the specific positions available. Submit the application materials as directed, and if we think you might be a good fit, we will contact you to set up a phone/in-person interview.
*We will be accepting Internship Applications through March 5, 2019*
Black Women Build – Baltimore is also looking for skilled and unskilled volunteers, and trade professionals to support our program!
Please visit our Get Involved page to learn more and apply.
We would love to hear from you
Please allow 72 hours for email response
Intern and Volunteer Opportunities
Our internship cycle lasts 3 months and is a great way to get better acquainted with the building trades. These internships can also be an avenue for additional opportunity with Black Women Build – Baltimore.
Please visit our Get Involved page to learn more and apply.
We would love to hear from you.
Please allow 72 hours for email response