Posted by Lauren Lins on December 15, 2011
Baltimore is a city that has not always had a good name attached to it. People immediately think of the violence, crime and drugs in association with the city. What people do not realize is that Baltimore has a lot of different groups that do a lot of good for the community.
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The Baltimore Free School- A school that offers free classes for anyone in the community. Classes range from American Sign Language to Yoga.
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Bea Gaddy Family Center- Marking it's 30th year, the Bea Gaddy Family Center started in 1981 with a determined woman and a winning lottery ticket.
ToolBank USA-
Marking a new milestone, Baltimore is to open the third ToolBank
in the beginning of 2012. The ToolBank lends tools to non-profit
companies to help the community shine.
Sandra Smith: From Addict To Director-
Sandra Smith first became apart of the Bea Gaddy Family Center in the 1980s while using the services offered. She now has grown with the center and has become the director.
Our Story: How We Started With The Free School-
Anica and Amy are two collective members of the Baltimore Free School. The two have a special story on how they started and how they have grown with the free school. Read their story here.
A Map: The Tool To Find The Tools-
Want to find a ToolBank? Need to find some tools? Want to volunteer? Use this map!