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community resource center
capital campaign
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“BWBB is proud to expand our services and training opportunities through the creation of our Community Resource Center. The Center will cultivate knowledge and community connection while catalyzing affordable housing as a cornerstone of joy and resilience.” – Shelley Halstead
APRIL COMMUNITY CLEAN UPSEEKING VOLUNTEERS
12-2 pm Sunday April 30, 2023
This year BWBB has quietly strengthened our community and is proud to expand our programs in 2025.
COME JOIN OUR TEAMWE ARE HIRING
We have two open positions! Read more on our Jobs page.
Black Women Build-Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. You do not need to identify as Black or a woman to apply but as a mission-based organization, we center Black women.
OUR MISSION
Black Women Build – Baltimore (BWBB) is a community and wealth-building initiative that restores vacant and
deteriorated houses for homeownership.
Since our start Black Women Build – Baltimore has been transforming neighborhoods by offering women a pathway to homeownership, teaching trade skills, providing education, and building strong communities.
Since our start Black Women Build – Baltimore has been transforming neighborhoods by offering women a pathway to homeownership, teaching trade skills, providing education, and building strong communities.
OVERVIEW
Our holistic program integrates knowledge, skill, and opportunity.
note: all applicants must be Baltimore City residents
How to qualify
The most basic qualifications are: first time home owner + be employed* + savings of $2,500 + minimum credit score 640
We are looking for individuals who are ready for home ownership, and want to create community, knowledge, and wealth together.
We are looking for individuals who are ready for home ownership, and want to create community, knowledge, and wealth together.
* 2 years of documented employment history
building skills & knowledge
Our applicant homebuyers and homeowners attend evening & weekend workshops with our partner organizations.
Our goal is to provide a strong foundation of practical skills & knowledge.
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Our goal is to provide a strong foundation of practical skills & knowledge.
creating community
Our goal is to help Black women create thriving communities. Through homeownership, we hope to inspire change, build lasting connections between community members, and be a catalyst for positive growth.
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Building community, knowledge, and wealth together.
mailing address:
P.O. Box 16564
Baltimore, MD 21217
mailing address:
P.O. Box 16564
Baltimore, MD 21217
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Black Women Build-Baltimore is an equal employer. You do not need to identify as Black or a woman to apply but as a mission-based organization, we center Black women.
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