COVID-19 Community Response and Information Hub

In March 2020, we faced the challenge of having to re-think our operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, […]

Picking up trash + boating = ‘ploating’? How a new trend in river cleanups can inspire kids to protect habitats

July 19, 2021

Four-year-old Ravi Cook picks up litter from the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., while dad Brian looks on. They were […]

After murder of Safe Streets leader, the group announces “Safe Summer 2021” initiative

June 1, 2021

Watch the Video Report WBFF FOX45 | Maxine Streicher | Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – At the corner of Fayette […]

Safe Streets launches ‘Safe Summer 2021’ initiative in Baltimore

June 2, 2021

Watch the Video Report WBAL-TV 11 | David Collins | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – The Safe Streets organization wants […]

Safe Streets program launches summer initiative to fight Baltimore’s violence and offer alternative to police-only approach

June 1, 2021

(Photo) Safe Streets Belair-Edison site director Dante Johnson speaks Tuesday at the launch event for the Safe Summer 2021 initiative. […]

Kingman, Heritage to become Anacostia’s treasure islands

May 4, 2021

Whitney Pipkin, The Chesapeake Bay Journal – Dredged up, dumped on and overgrown with invasive plants for decades, a pair of […]

These Boats Are Free, If You Use Them To Pick Up Trash On The Anacostia River

April 22, 2021

APR 22, 11:06 AM | Jacob Fenston | DCist – The Swedish trend of picking up trash while jogging, known […]

CFG BANK ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITH $1 MILLION COMMITMENT

April 15, 2021

PARTNERS WITH LIVING CLASSROOMS, DONATING $1 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS   Press Release BALTIMORE (April 15, 2021)– CFG Bank (CFGB) today announced the […]

Baltimore’s CFG Bank donates $2 million for health care training program

April 15, 2021

By CHRISTINE CONDON BALTIMORE SUN | APR 15, 2021 AT 8:00 PM – Baltimore-based CFG Bank announced Thursday that it will donate $2 million […]

Credible Messengers – Baltimore’s Violence Interrupters Confront Shootings, the Coronavirus, and Corrupt Cops

July 26, 2020

July 26, 2020 – The Intercept – by Baynard Woods, Brandon Soderberg –  “HEY, OFFICER FRIENDLY with the cherry cheeks,” a Black […]

Virtual Maritime Education Reaches Three Cities and 700 Students this Winter

March 30, 2021

Due to the pandemic, our Maritime Education team reimagined our signature hands-on, environmental STEM education program that normally takes place aboard Lady Maryland, Sigsbee, […]

New CNA Program Joins Roster of Workforce Training Opportunities

March 30, 2021

There are currently ten students enrolled in a course to become Certified Nursing Assistants as part of our latest pilot […]

Living Classroom Applies for MSDE’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Living Classrooms Foundation’s BUGS and BEESMART programs provide exciting OST opportunities to Baltimore youth. Both programs are now in the […]

After 30 Years in Prison, John Jones Found A New Life, Old Love—and “That Healing Spirit”

Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, Impact Stories – In Baltimore’s rat-infested alleys and abandoned lots, John Jones could—with a shovel, a […]

Meet the members of The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame 2021 | COMMENTARY

March 21, 2021

By BALTIMORE SUN EDITORIAL BOARD, BALTIMORE SUN | MAR 21, 2021 The Baltimore Sun is pleased to announce the 2021 class of […]

Black History Month Tribute to James C. Dent and the History of The Dent House Neighborhood

Living Classrooms’ James C. Dent House Community Center in Southwest Washington is an important Black history site in Washington DC. […]