BLocal is a commitment by Baltimore-area businesses to leverage their collective influence to help strengthen the city and create opportunities for Baltimoreans.

The BLocal BUILD partners have developed the BLocal BUILD College, a thirteen session program that provides construction and business training for small, local, minority-owned, woman-owned and disadvantaged Baltimore-based businesses in the design and construction industries. The College is intended to be a standing offering on a year-to-year basis that will help the participants develop key competencies and relationships necessary to drive future growth . There are two tracks; one for design consultants and the other for construction trades and general contractors. Additionally, the BLocal BUILD College provides an opportunity for the participants to network with the industry experts and BLocal partners and develop relationships and contacts to assist them in the future. In addition to Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, BLocal is supported by 15 other local business partners.

The three co-chairs of the recently unveiled BLocal initiative, a pledge by 25 local business designed to create economic opportunities in Baltimore, authored an op-ed for The Baltimore Sun in which they write that BLocal "has the potential to shift the foundation of our local economic landscape" and to "tie our community together in new ways."

Blue Water Baltimore (formerly Jones Falls Watershed Association) works to protect and restore the health and beauty of the Jones Falls watershed through restoration, monitoring, advocacy and citizen awareness.

Cheryl Carmona and Aliza Sollins started Boone Street Farm in Fall 2010, in the East Baltimore Midway neighborhood out of the simple desire to have a large space to grow fresh produce. The project quickly blossomed and Boone Street Farm became a space for children to play, neighbors to garden, fellow gardeners to cultivate, local artists to create art, neighbors to gather, and more!

JHU student group Bootup Baltimore restores and donates used computers in effort to expand computer access across the city

BUILD College's first graduates—employees from 15 city firms—spent the summer learning from industry experts and networking with peers

The Bunting Neighborhood Leadership Program cultivates and trains neighborhood-level and community-based organization leaders in Baltimore

Camp Kesem at Johns Hopkins University was founded in 2011 and supports children in the Maryland community by providing a week-long summer camp experience and year-long peer support. Camp Kesem at Johns Hopkins University is operated by 30 student volunteers and serves 65 campers ages 6-16 per year.

Campus Kitchen at JHU is the 20th branch of the national organization, the Campus Kitchens Project. The Campus Kitchen at JHU is a student-run nonprofit organization dedicated to using surplus food to provide balanced, nutritious meals for hungry men, women, and children in the local Baltimore area. They receive donations of foods that would otherwise go to waste and incorporate it into healthy meals, which they cook and distribute amongst local organizations that work to relieve hunger and strengthen Baltimore City.

C.A.R.E. Community Association, Inc. is a resident led non-profit community organization located in East Baltimore. The community’s boundaries are from N. Washington Street to Patterson Park Ave. and Fayette Street to McElderry Street. The acro­nym “C.A.R.E.” stands for Cleaning, Active, Restoring, Efforts.

Provides programs and services to residents of East Baltimore's Perkins Homes, Pleasant View Gardens, Fayette Street corridor, and McElderry Park communities.

The mission of CASA de Maryland is to work with Latino and other low-income immigrant communities to improve the quality of life and fight for equal treatment and full access to resources and opportunities; to advocate for social, political and economic justice for all low-income communities. CASA de Maryland offers pro­grams and volunteer opportunities in employment, legal, health and social services, education, leadership and community organizing.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore serves children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, immigrants, and seniors. Our services address immediate needs as well as support and preparation for independence and full lives. With compassion and a standard of excellence second to none, we continue a legacy of charity that began with the establishment of the Catholic Church right here in Baltimore in 1792.

The Center for Social Concern is the student life office dedicated to community service and civic engagement and is under the umbrella of Johns Hopkins University’s Academic Services.

The new $10 million lending effort is an extension of the university's Homewood Community Partners Initiative

JHU is a founding member and sits on the executive committee of the Central Baltimore Partnership, which is working on a $1 billion revitalization program for the area surrounding North Ave. and N. Charles St. Included is the engagement of JHU, the University of Baltimore, and the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Central Baltimore is home to great restaurants, unique housing, and a vibrant art and music scene. The 10 neighborhoods and main street that make up Central Baltimore are Abell, Barclay, Charles North, Charles Village, Greenmount West, Harwood, Old Goucher, Oakenshawe, Remington, Wyman Park, and Waverly Main Street. Exploring the core is easy due to the walkable community. Discover beautiful architecture and art all while being conveniently located near Penn Station.

Centro’s vision is to promote the continued successful participation of the Hispanic community in the social, economic, and political life of the greater Baltimore Metropolitan region. Over the years, Centro has provided information and services that have been designed to empower Hispanic/Latino families toward self-suffi­ciency by providing comprehensive services in the areas of health care, housing, employment, education and legal issues. JH students serve Centro members with health concerns and translation issues. Centro has also been the recipient of Johns Hopkins Holiday Gift Giving Program along with volunteer efforts of students, faculty and staff.

The Charles Village Civic Association (CVCA) was chartered in 1945 as the University Heights Improvement Association to promote business, property improvement, and single family residency in the neighborhood. The name change came in 1969 to coincide with the neighborhood’s rebirth as Charles Village. Over the years, the CVCA has forged constructive partnerships with city and state offi­cials, Johns Hopkins University, and the Baltimore City Police (Northern District).

In 1994, JHU assisted with the establishment of the Charles Village Community Benefits District (CVCBD), and has continued its support with membership on its board of directors, monetary contributions, and technical assistance. The CVCBD delivers supplemental sanitation and, to a lesser degree, safety services.

The Charles Village Community Foundation was founded in 1996 by residents and community groups to serve as a non-profit fundraising arm dedicated to improv­ing the general welfare of the residents of Greater Charles Village. The Foundation achieves this goal by working closely with local organizations, including the Charles Village Community Benefits District, the Charles Village Civic Association, Old Goucher Community Association, Village Learning Place, Friends of the Wyman Park Dell, Charles Village Festival and Charles Village Recreation League.

The Children of the World Co-op, Inc. is an international playgroup for children ages 6 months to four years with their parents or caregivers. It is housed in the Cathedral of the Incarnation at University Parkway and St. Paul Street, right in the backyard of The Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. Operating since 1989, the Co-op serves the surrounding neighborhoods by offering hospitality and support to families new to Baltimore, many new to the United States as well. Membership is open to all.

Local church in Baltimore City that supports the Remington community

Circle K is an international service organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. The three tenants of Circle K are service, fellowship, and leadership. The Johns Hopkins chapter of Circle K aims to help the Baltimore community in as many ways as possible, in particular, by teaching and mentoring Baltimore youth.

The inaugural 21st Century Neighborhoods symposium drew leaders to Baltimore to discuss ways to help distressed communities

A New Faith Community is a non-profit organization, now known as Clay Pot. A Place to Grow. It is a community based organization located in Southwest Baltimore that has formed to foster spiritual and personal growth.   At Clay Pots, a free coffeehouse takes place three times per week to provide a safe place for people to gather. In addition, Clay Pots Education Center offers a variety of classes including a GED program. Clay Pots also hosts Community Supported Wellness workshops, and offers a variety of special events and meetings.

A foundation committed to addressing Baltimore’s vacant housing crises by renovating pre-existing housing stock and bringing families back to Baltimore City.

Comiendo Juntos is a community program for seniors that started with the support of Baltimore City’s Commission on Aging to address Baltimore’s influx of aging Hispanic immigrants. Twice a month, approximately 20 Hispanic seniors gather at Assisi House at St. Patrick’s Church for food, community, and presentations from the community on relevant topics and services. Members of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Medicine International work together to secure volunteers, funding, and speakers from Hopkins, many of whom are bi­lingual students, clinicians and physicians who present on health topics relevant to the senior population, such as diabetes, nutrition, cancer, high blood pressure, stroke, heart health, and glaucoma.

A networking and speaker program that has been a tradition at Johns Hopkins University since 1972. During six breakfasts each year, the program serves as a forum for leadership and community members from the public and private sectors, foundations, nonprofit and institutional interests, the grassroots community and political affiliates to candidly discuss their common goals for Baltimore City and the metropolitan area.

The Community Impact Internship program is based on a simple proposition: that community engagement provides tangible benefits to JHU students and to the communities whom they touch. The first class of 25 interns were matched with agencies and nonprofit organizations doing good work across the city and focus on a diverse set of city issues—assisting with disaster planning for emergency shelters, helping with a campaign to modernize public school buildings, working at a clinic serving the uninsured, or running afternoon activities for Baltimore kids.

This nonprofit law firm provides legal services to community and nonprofit organizations throughout Maryland to promote stronger nonprofits and more vibrant neighborhoods.

Develops and maintains strong relationships with the communities served by Johns Hopkins Bayview.

Dr. Gibbs is a member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Translational Research (CTR) Community Research Advisory Council. The purpose of the Council is to help guide the CTR’s research agenda. Goals include: addressing community needs; generating critical insights to improve community participation in clini­cal trials; elevating knowledge about human protections and helping inform skills and knowledge of researchers who intend to recruit research participants from the community; and generating health education opportunities across the East Baltimore campus with an emphasis on reducing health and health care disparities. The Council consists of a variety of organizations including academic institutions; health and human, social service and community agencies; and the Baltimore City Public Schools.

Since 1997, East Baltimore Community Affairs (EBCA)has sponsored various programs and events in the communities surrounding the East Baltimore campus. Partnering with Johns Hopkins faculty, staff and students, government agencies, and community organizations, EBCA promotes programs and events that are designed to enrich Johns Hopkins partnership with its East Baltimore neigh­bors. Recent projects include: a food drive, holiday gift giving, Black History Month competition, a back to school supply drive and many other community-based events.

Held annually, the goal of REVERSE Research Day is to connect the diverse needs of City agencies and community-based organizations with the valuable research conducted at universities throughout the City of Baltimore.

The Community-Faith-Hopkins Forums reveal visions for the future of this community. The dialogues build relationships and trust as well as strategies for change. The Community-Faith-Hopkins Forums are about making connections and finding solutions. Through the forums, the UHI is working to reestablish and strengthen ties between JH and the surrounding communities. Over the years ahead, the group will continue the Community-Faith-Hopkins Forums and expand the dialogues, inviting to the table neighbors and community and religious leaders to share ideas to build a healthier Baltimore community.

Cooking 4 Love is an organization that combines cooking with the service to community. Student volunteers will have the opportunity to not only learn how to cook and enjoy the meals that they make, but also offers the students a chance to benefit the community with their delicious creations. Once a week students deliver and serve food to a local women’s shelter in Baltimore. It is an eye-opening experience and during these weekly trips off campus, students see the diverse and cultural side of the community.

As a mentor and advocate, Johns Hopkins’ new top surgeon is committed to attracting more underrepresented minorities to medicine—and the field’s highest ranks.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Baltimore recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers appointed to individual foster children by the Baltimore City Juvenile Court to provide written, objective recommendations to the Court, to serve as a consistent adult presence, and to monitors the foster child’s well-being.