Knowledge, and Wealth Together
We are currently accepting candidate applications.
Black Women Build – Baltimore is a home ownership initiative that trains black women in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing by rehabilitating vacant and deteriorated houses. Once completed, the participant will have an opportunity to buy the home. It is a multistep process to become a candidate, and begins with an online questionnaire application.
Latest News
We are hiring! We are currently accepting resumes for the BWBB Materials/Construction Manager!
This new position will manage all aspects related to materials acquisition, provide inventory maintenance, apply for permits, and help restore buildings. Read full job description
We are expanding our board! We are currently expanding our working board and looking for people committed to economic and racial justice by ensuring that black women thrive through home ownership.
Individuals with previous board experience and skills in networking/outreach, fundraising, accounting and/or book keeping are strongly encouraged! Please send your resume and cover letter to board@blackwomenbuild.org.
#stabilization has begun on our next set of houses.
#theettingstreetproject
#blackwomenbuild
black women build - baltimore is expanding.
we are seeking candidates for our next set of houses AND we are seeking new board members AND we are hiring a materials/construction manager.
check out our website for more info.
the clip is from 2015...breonna taylor would have been 27 years old today.
#sayhername
#breonnataylor
#blackwomenslivesmatter
#blackwomenbuild
these are actions we all can take to make a difference in the lives of black folks.
support the movement for black lives; build a new world.
#blackwomenbuild
#blacklivesmatter
#blackouttuesday
this is what years of disenfranchisement looks like. we are here to challenge it & change it. we are here to #rebuild.
.
“it is our duty to fight for our freedom.
it is our duty to win.
we must love each other and support each other.
we have nothing to lose but our chains.” - #assatashakur
#blackwomenbuild
Strategic Plan 2020
April 23, 2020
Letter from the Executive Director, Shelley Halstead
This strategic plan has allowed us to move from the dream of a common language to creating that language. Since our board retreat, we have finished our first house, helped a black woman become a homeowner, and secured more funding for The Etting Street Project. It is because of our steadfast belief in ourselves and the way in which we get our work done that others support us and help us to thrive…
Check out all of our NEWS
We are currently accepting candidate applications.
Black Women Build – Baltimore is a home ownership initiative that trains black women in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing by rehabilitating vacant and deteriorated houses. Once completed, the participant will have an opportunity to buy the home. It is a multistep process to become a candidate, and begins with an online questionnaire application.
Latest News
We are hiring! We are currently accepting resumes for the BWBB Materials/Construction Manager!
This new position will manage all aspects related to materials acquisition, provide inventory maintenance, apply for permits, and help restore buildings. Read full job description
We are expanding our board! We are currently expanding our working board and looking for people committed to economic and racial justice by ensuring that black women thrive through home ownership. Individuals with previous board experience and skills in networking/outreach, fundraising, accounting and/or book keeping are strongly encouraged! If you are interested please reach out to us at board@blackwomenbuild.org.
Strategic Plan 2020
April 23, 2020
Letter from the Executive Director, Shelley Halstead
This strategic plan has allowed us to move from the dream of a common language to creating that language. Since our board retreat, we have finished our first house, helped a black woman become a homeowner, and secured more funding for The Etting Street Project. It is because of our steadfast belief in ourselves and the way in which we get our work done that others support us and help us to thrive…
Check out all of our NEWS
#stabilization has begun on our next set of houses.
#theettingstreetproject
#blackwomenbuild
black women build - baltimore is expanding.
we are seeking candidates for our next set of houses AND we are seeking new board members AND we are hiring a materials/construction manager.
check out our website for more info.
the clip is from 2015...breonna taylor would have been 27 years old today.
#sayhername
#breonnataylor
#blackwomenslivesmatter
#blackwomenbuild
these are actions we all can take to make a difference in the lives of black folks.
support the movement for black lives; build a new world.
#blackwomenbuild
#blacklivesmatter
#blackouttuesday
this is what years of disenfranchisement looks like. we are here to challenge it & change it. we are here to #rebuild.
.
“it is our duty to fight for our freedom.
it is our duty to win.
we must love each other and support each other.
we have nothing to lose but our chains.” - #assatashakur
#blackwomenbuild
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.
Our Mission
Black Women Build-Baltimore is a home ownership and wealth building initiative that trains black women in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing by restoring vacant and deteriorated houses in West Baltimore.
Our Values
That black women deserve to be treated with dignity for their inherent worth as human beings.
Our Methods
We understand that oppression is experienced at the intersection of identities, conditions, systems, policies, and practices; therefore, we address barriers that impact the ability of black women to thrive.
Our Goals
To bring home ownership to black women in Baltimore. To train women in trades-related skills through home renovation. To create wealth and build community by dismantling the barriers that work against our ability to thrive.
Our Mission
Black Women Build-Baltimore is a home ownership and wealth building initiative that trains black women in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing by restoring vacant and deteriorated houses in West Baltimore.
Our Values
That black women deserve to be treated with dignity for their inherent worth as human beings.
Our Methods
We understand that oppression is experienced at the intersection of identities, conditions, systems, policies, and practices; therefore, we address barriers that impact the ability of black women to thrive.
Our Goals
To bring home ownership to black women in Baltimore. To train women in trades-related skills through home renovation. To create wealth and build community by dismantling the barriers that work against our ability to thrive.
Black Women Build – Baltimore values Black women and their lives.
Who we are. Learn more about our Leadership team & Organization.
Board of Directors
Shelley Halstead
Executive Director
Shauna R. Brown
Board President
Kathleen Mitchell
Board Secretary
Victoria R. Clark
Board Treasurer
Advisory Board
Jael Humphrey Attorney, Writer
Bree Jones Founder, Parity Homes
Molly McCullagh Program Associate, Southeast Community Development Corporation
Teresa Stephens Director, Marketing and Community Outreach at Vacants to Value (Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development)
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.
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