Goals:

• Ensure the strategic planning and execution of Baltimore CONNECT.

• Lead Baltimore CONNECT in setting the annual budget and securing funding to meet its objectives.

• Confirm budget and resource allocation with internal and external stakeholders, including Johns Hopkins, Morgan State University, the University of Maryland School Alliance, and community service providers.

• Outreach to financial, legal, and community resource levels.

Goals:

• Create strategies to attract new members and communicate the benefits of joining through MOUs.

• Ensure current members remain engaged and follow up with lapsed members weekly.  

• Compile relevant information for members to get the most out of their membership through our websites, networks and social media channels.

Goals:

• Enhance health awareness by providing health screenings, activities, educational materials, demonstrations, and information.

• Identify topics and participants for future educational health programs.

• Supply essential school materials to the youth in Baltimore City.

• Raise awareness of local, state, and national health and safety services and resources.

• Encourage participants to adopt positive health behavior changes.

Projects:

1.City-Wide Resource Fairs

• Audience:Baltimore City residents of all ages.  

• Volunteer Opportunities:Event setup, vendor coordination, health screenings, and distributing materials.

2. School Supply Drives

• Audience:School-aged(6-12) children in Baltimore City.  

• Volunteer Oppotunities: Collecting, organizing, and distributing school supplies.

3.Health Education Programs

• Audience: Community members interested in health and wellness, especially Community Health Worker (CHW) groups.  

• Volunteer Oppotunities: Health resources facilitation, guest coordination, and outreach support.

Goals:

• Streamline access to health and social services for underserved populations.

• Promote partnerships among community organizations, healthcare providers, and social-service agencies.

• Enhance care coordination to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.

• Educate the community on available services and resources.

Ongoing Projects:

1.Community Resource Navigation Program

• Target Audience: Low-income families and individuals in Baltimore City.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Assist with resource mapping, connecting residents to services, and follow-up support.

2.Health Equity Initiative Plans

• Target Audience: Marginalized populations facing health disparities.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Members outreach, event organization, and health education support.

3.Case Management Training Workshops

• Target Audience: Community Health Workers (CHWs) and volunteers.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Organizing training sessions and coordinating materials.

Goals:

• Prepare a plan and foundation directory for Baltimore CONNECT.

• Secure funding for the sustainability of Baltimore CONNECT projects and infrastructure.

• Develop relationships and report on foundations' interests, funding priorities, deadlines, and opportunities for Baltimore CONNECT.

Tasks:

• Create a list of a dozen relevant foundations, including the directors' names and contact information.

• Detail the networking connections between the program’s Executive Director and grant holders.

• Schedule phone meetings to discuss funding plans.

Goals:

• Build partnerships among organizations and stakeholders to strengthen community engagement.

• Ensure underserved populations receive information about available resources and services.

• Foster communication between organizations to create cohesive community responses.

• Offer training and resources to empower community organizations in meeting local needs.

• Ensure diverse community representation and participation in the conference.

• Set metrics to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and partnerships developed during the conference.