Maryland Community Action Partnership

Associated Black Charities is one of the premier African American philanthropic organizations in Maryland. The organization conducts its business through grant-making, investments, donor-advised funds and fundraising events. It raises and distributes funds to address critical issues and support area service providers with expertise through training and technical assistance. Associated Black Charities coordinates the community response to critical health issues, including HIV, AIDS and the impact of tobacco usage. Its African American Philanthropy Initiative program promotes, encourages and expands organized philanthropy in the African American community. Associated Black Charities has its headquarters in Baltimore and has branches in Cambridge and Landover, Md.

Founded in 1964, the Partners of the Americas is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes social, economic and cultural development. The nonpartisan organization caters to the needs of children and adults in the United States and Latin America. It coordinates with international corporations, public agencies and foundations and offers volunteer opportunities. The Partners of the Americas provides a range of disaster assistance, cultural exchange, democracy strengthening, domestic violence prevention and environment protection solutions. The organization helps in the implementation of development projects. In addition, it offers resource mobilization services and administers an education and culture program. The Partners of the Americas provides leadership training solutions.