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Activate Maryland

A statewide initiative to build a stronger economy, foster vibrant communities, improve quality of life, and ensure that all communities are thriving.

ACTivate Maryland is a nonpartisan initiative developed collaboratively by state and local nonprofit organizations working on a range of issues, including health care, the arts, education, smart growth and community development. Maryland Nonprofits coordinates the initiative, with funding provided by foundations, nonprofit organizations and others.

GOALS

Encourage Marylanders to learn about the importance of government in providing the economic opportunities and the quality of life that we all want.
Build support for policies that assure our governments at all levels have the resources to provide those opportunities and that quality of life to everyone in Maryland, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender identity, socio-economic background, disability, or where they live.

GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE MEANS

Great public schools and opportunities for educational advancement	Public safety protection and services, and assurance of social justice
Employment and entry-level job opportunities, providing livable wages and career pathways	Efficient public transportation and safe roads and bridges, serving all communities throughout the state
Access to quality community services and cultural enrichment opportunities	Parks and recreational opportunities
Healthy environments, safe, clean and affordable housing and walkable neighborhoods	Quality health care for all, including those with special problems or disabilities

CORE PARTNERS

The power behind ACTivate Maryland is a diverse coalition of nonprofit and foundation changemakers.

Improving the lives and experiences of Maryland’s children through policy change and program improvement.

Grantmaker, catalyst for change, advocate.

Regional association of grantmakers with 140+ philanthropic members in MD.

Provides direct services and advocates for policies that increase the financial security of low to moderate-income people.

Provides care and services to improve the lives of Marylanders in need.

Leading advocate and service provider supporting nonprofits based in the D.C. area and Virginia.

Promotes, strengthens and advocates for MD’s community development industry statewide.

Creating a cohesive cultural community that strengthens the Greater Baltimore region.

Working to win quality, affordable health care for all Marylanders.

Promotes policies and programs that increase the skills, job opportunities, and incomes of the Maryland workforce.

Encourages informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy.

Empowers the provider community to advocate for a system of care in Maryland that meets the needs of children and families.

Innovative policy ideas to foster broad prosperity and responsible public policy.

A grassroots advocacy organization working to increase public funding for the arts in Maryland.

Countywide coalition of nonprofit organizations.

Advancing vibrant communities through excellent nonprofits in Prince George’s County.

Our Impact

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Advocating for the interests of families and youth

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Unifying efforts across Maryland to support all Latino and immigrant populations.

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Promoting a thriving and effective nonprofit sector

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