Fellows’ Successes!

Weinberg Fellows Website Testing

posted by Amy Knox

May 09, 2007

Numerous Weinberg Fellows helped test the new website that launches May 18.

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MDLC film to run in Maryland Film Festival

posted by Virginia Knowlton

May 04, 2007

Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC) has produced an award winning film, Behind Closed Doors, which will receive two screenings at the Maryland Film Festival.

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95% of Baltimore Freedom Academy Seniors Admitted to Four Year Universities

posted by Khalilah Harris

May 04, 2007

Over 95% of the members of BFA's Class of 2007 have been admitted to a four year University. BFA admits students through a random lottery to participate in a small supportive academic environment. We believe that education results in freedom and that learning by serving is essential to growth. The Class of 2007 is the inaugural class.

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Leon Purnell Receives Community Service Award

posted by Leon Purnell

May 03, 2007

Leon Purnell was recently recognized by Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley for his community service.

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Charity Navigator gives 4-star rating to Fuel Fund of Maryland, Inc.

posted by Mary Ellen Vanni

April 25, 2007

Charity Navigator, the most prestigious charity evaluator in the nation has awarded its highest rating to the Fuel Fund of Maryland, Inc.

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GEDCO receives presitgious Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Award

April 24, 2007

GEDCO was honored with a national award for their excellence in community development with a Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Award.

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Weinberg Fellows Giving Circle Makes First Grant

posted by Jan Hoffberger

April 21, 2007

Inspired by heroic actions of a single woman to stand up against drug trafficking in her neighborhood, the Weinberg Fellows’ Giving Circle has made its first ever grant. In December 2006, the Giving Circle awarded $500 to the Public Justice Center in support of the Tenant Advocacy Center. The Weinberg Fellows created their Giving Circle as a grass roots effort to make meaningful contributions to organizations in need.

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Baltimore Urban Debate League Receives Prestigious Award from the White House

posted by Amy Knox

April 21, 2007

The Baltimore Urban Debate League was recognized as one of 17 national “Coming Up Taller” organizations.

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2007 Weinberg Fellows Selected

posted by Ted Gross

April 21, 2007

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2007 Weinberg Fellows class has been selected.

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Janice Frey-Angel to Take Reins as Melwood President/CEO

posted by Amy Knox

April 21, 2007

Janice Frey-Angel has accepted the position of President/CEO of Melwood and will start with the organization March 1.

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