Knowledge, and Wealth Together
Knowledge, and Wealth Together
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.
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.
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