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The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation provides support primarily in the Baltimore region. Program areas are arts and culture, youth development, health, and adult self-sufficiency.


Arts and Culture 
The goal of this program is to enable cultural institutions to reach out to underserved youth and to diversify audiences.

Recent grantees include:

The Baltimore School for the Arts is a public high school that combines a rigorous academic program with intensive training in visual arts, music, theatre or dance, with the goal of preparing students for careers in the arts. The Rosenberg Visiting Artist Endowment supports the School’s annual visiting artists program.

Young Audiences Arts for Learning enriches the curriculum of Baltimore City public schools through professionally produced music, theatre, dance and visual arts workshops and performances.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, an internationally recognized orchestra, engages new audiences through education initiatives and performances designed specifically for young people.

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Youth Development 
The goals of this program are to promote recreation, learning, and leadership development through after-school programs; prevent teen pregnancy; and advocate for improved policies and practices on behalf of youth.

Recent grantees include:

The Baltimore Urban Debate League supports the academic and social development of over 1,000 debaters in 60 Baltimore City schools.

The Children’s Aid Society provides the holistic “above the waist” Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program at the KIPP Ujima Village Academy in Baltimore City.

Parks and People Foundation for Baltimore Recreation & Parks offers safe, structured after school recreation programs including baseball, lacrosse and soccer leagues for Baltimore City school children.

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Health  
The goal of this program is to improve the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and kidney disease. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals for health research.

Recent grantees include:

HopeWell Cancer Support provides a free program of psychological and emotional support in which cancer patients can actively participate in their own recovery.

The Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s respite care program allows family members to take a break from caring for a loved one with MS.

The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland offers the “Kidneys: Evaluate Yours” (KEY) Screenings, a free screening and follow-up program targeting high-risk individuals in the African-American and Latino communities.

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Adult Self-Sufficiency 
The goals of this program are to promote adult literacy; provide job training; improve parenting skills, especially for parents of children under age three; and eliminate domestic violence.

Recent grantees include:

The Greater Homewood Community Corporation offers one-on-one tutoring and group instruction to low-literacy adults and new English speakers throughout Baltimore City.

The Family Tree works with parents and caregivers in Maryland to reduce child abuse and neglect through support groups, parenting classes, and a 24-hour StressLine.

The Women’s Housing Coalition is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness by offering emergency shelter, temporary and permanent housing, and case management to help women and their families move toward economic independence.

View more Rosenberg Foundation Adult Self-Sufficiency and Education grants.