Maryland Governor's Office for Children

Along with Gov. Wes Moore and local leaders, Keith Fanjoy, ENOUGH Implementation Awardee & President and CEO of San Mar Family and Community Services, spoke about the impact of ENOUGH and the work that lies ahead during last week’s grantee announcement: “ENOUGH will enable San Mar Family & Community Services to deeply address root causes of poverty such as housing and difficult living conditions. Today is about recognizing the quiet persistence and grit of parents who everyday work to open doors of opportunity for their children. And those in the community who listen and sacrifice greatly to join them to break down those barriers to access.”

Honored and motivated to be in the fight against child poverty with the Maryland Department of Human Services!

Great things happening at our sister agencies! Shout out Gov. Wes Moore, Maryland Department of Human Services, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Labor, and many others for launching myMDTHINK: https://lnkd.in/e_nz9FbR

During last week’s ENOUGH announcement, Implementation awardee and Cherry Hill Strong, Inc Executive Director Zeevelle Nottingham-Lemon spoke about the impact of the ENOUGH award on her community: “This award will support implementation of the community’s plan for transformation, helping to sustain the years of groundwork necessary for our success. Most importantly, it allows us to do this work in a way that is true to our values. We will center Cherry Hill residents; working together to make sure neighbors are not displaced as the community improves, but that our neighbors are able to benefit from the community’s transformation.” Thank you for your commitment to ending child poverty in Maryland!

Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Governor's Office for Children are proud to announce 27 ENOUGH communities. You can find the Governor’s press release including the full list of grantees here: https://lnkd.in/evHDm92z Grantees will launch their efforts with the support of the Governor’s Office for Children and partnership organizations in early January. The Governor’s Office for Children will coordinate a range of support for the ENOUGH communities, including hands-on coaching with local and national experts. State agencies will also support ENOUGH communities through additional funding opportunities and technical assistance.

‼️MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ TODAY, Gov. Wes Moore and the Governor’s Office for Children are excited to announce the 27 inaugural awardees of the ENOUGH initiative grant, a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind place-based initiative focused on the eradication of child poverty. This transformative $20 million investment marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to addressing the complex and systemic issues contributing to poverty, and will empower communities to come together in cross-sector partnerships. Through these partnerships, we will not only tackle the root causes of poverty, but also work toward creating a more just, equitable, and prosperous future for children and families across Maryland. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our partners, collaborators, and the philanthropic organizations whose unwavering dedication, resources, and expertise have been integral to the success of the ENOUGH initiative. Your support has been crucial in helping to build this initiative and ensure its positive impact. Together, we are laying the foundation for lasting change — creating economic stability, advancing educational opportunities, and fostering safer, more vibrant communities for all of Maryland’s children. Thank you for your commitment to this critical work, and for being a vital part of a brighter future for our state’s most vulnerable populations. Your collective efforts bring us one step closer to a Maryland where every child can thrive.

JOB ALERT! The Maryland Governor's Office for Children is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator who will work directly with Maryland ENOUGH grantees offering coaching, technical assistance, and guidance in navigating government resources. If you know someone looking for an exciting opportunity to implement anti-poverty initiatives in partnership with communities, please send them our way! https://lnkd.in/e65fq8My

🔊 Applications for the ENOUGH Grant Program Track 2 (plan development) and Track 3 (implementation) are due TODAY, September 20th 11:59 pm EST. We are looking forward to receiving high quality applicaitons from communities across the state. Thank you to every applicant for putting your time and hearts into these applications. For more, please visit www.goc.maryland.gov

📢 Calling all qualified practitioners and technical assistance providers! TODAY, the Maryland Governor's Office for Children has published the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for ENOUGH ACTIVATE: Accelerating Capacity, Tools, Infrastructure, Voice, Accountability, Training, and Engagement in ENOUGH Communities. ENOUGH ACTIVATE providers will deliver capacity building services at multiple levels of scale, frequency, and intensity to help eligible community partnerships address child poverty and increase economic mobility through place-based strategies. . Preference will be given to applicants with a history of working in Maryland communities, particularly Maryland-based applicants. Through two rounds of funding, the Governor’s Office for Children (GOC) will invest in a range of expertise, competencies, and offerings to come alongside community-led planning and assessment, partnership development, and implementation of ENOUGH activities in FY2025. Round 1 Applications are due October 10, 2024 with awardees notified by November 4, 2024. Round 2 Applications are due January 23, 2025 with awardees notified by February 28, 2025. https://lnkd.in/e8x4g-wc

📣📣📣 The Governor’s Office for Children has enlisted thought leaders and content experts from across the country to provide training and curate resources for prospective ENOUGH applicants, including the Training Hub powered by StriveTogether. The Training Hub provides easy-to-access, high-quality virtual training, grounded in proven approaches and tested by leaders across the country. Training Hub courses can build leaders’ capabilities to work across sectors, change systems, and achieve equitable outcomes. The Resource Library provides on-demand access to tools, databases, podcasts, and videos aligned with the core competencies highlighted in the ENOUGH Grant Program NOFO. This new pre-recorded webinar provides step-by-step instructions for accessing the Training Hub and Resource Library. Speakers: Brynn Pendrak, Cara C. Pugh Teresa Wilke, MBA Youtube Link: https://lnkd.in/edSaqjPK GOC Website w/ Video and Slide Deck: https://lnkd.in/eSubEi26