The Wallace Foundation Awards Baltimore up to $765,000
02/01/12
The Wallace Foundation has awarded a new grant of up to $765,000 to Baltimore to strengthen its efforts to provide more high-quality after-school programs for students from low-income families. For details click Wallace Foundation Grant
After-School Programs’ Newest Activity: Supper
01/27/12
At some schools and community centers across the country, baked chicken, steamed broccoli, apple slices, whole-wheat rolls, and milk are on the menu—but not just at lunch. Across Maryland, which began serving USDA-funded suppers in 2009, more than 10,000 meals are served every evening. A majority of those are provided in Baltimore in coordination with The Family League of Baltimore City which caterers about 200 sites throughout the city, including 81 schools. To read more click After School Programs\’ Newest Activity: Supper
B’More fit for Healthy Babies kick-off event for the free weight loss program
01/10/12
Baltimore mothers can lose weight, be more active, build healthier eating and cooking habits, and improve their personal and families’ overall health with the new B’more Fit for Healthy Babies program. This free program, a joint project between the Baltimore City Health Department and the Family League of Baltimore, will begin registering eligible women at an event on Saturday, Jan. 14. To read more click here
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Family League Implements New Expanded Learning Initiative
12/15/11
We are pleased to officially announce the national launch of ExpandED Schools, a new approach to reimaging the school calendar and increasing educational opportunities in schools and communities. To read more click here
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New Approach to Expanding the School Day Launches Nationally, Provides Students with Full Range of Learning Opportunities
12/15/11
NEW YORK – Students in schools in Baltimore and New Orleans are reaping the benefits of a longer school day and an exciting range of new learning opportunities through a national expanded school day initiative officially launched today. To read more click here
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