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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…
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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
have a look at our #strategicplan2020 (link in bio).
thank you to @baltimoredhcd community catalyst operating grant for the funding that made this possible.
onward!
#blackwomenbuild
#theettingstreetproject
WE FINALLY CLOSED!
quanshay is a new homeowner. we couldn’t have asked for a better “first.” 🥇thanks quanshay, for believing in yourself and our vision for making black women homeowners.
#blackwomenbuild
#quanshayshouse
#theettingstreetproject 📸 blurry from hand sanitizer😁
we did it! inaugural open house in the books. thanks to all who came out and have supported our work from the gitgo. @osibaltimore @rwdfoundation @pncbank @vacantstovalue @baltimoredhcd @essbreezy @mccmollz @armanmizani #blackwomenbuild #theettingstreetproject #druidheights #quanshayshouse
Latest News
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
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
have a look at our #strategicplan2020 (link in bio).
thank you to @baltimoredhcd community catalyst operating grant for the funding that made this possible.
onward!
#blackwomenbuild
#theettingstreetproject
WE FINALLY CLOSED!
quanshay is a new homeowner. we couldn’t have asked for a better “first.” 🥇thanks quanshay, for believing in yourself and our vision for making black women homeowners.
#blackwomenbuild
#quanshayshouse
#theettingstreetproject 📸 blurry from hand sanitizer😁
we did it! inaugural open house in the books. thanks to all who came out and have supported our work from the gitgo. @osibaltimore @rwdfoundation @pncbank @vacantstovalue @baltimoredhcd @essbreezy @mccmollz @armanmizani #blackwomenbuild #theettingstreetproject #druidheights #quanshayshouse
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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