We hope you’ll join us for TFN’s 25th Anniversary Conference, where our equity-focused learning agenda will center those most harmed by the intersecting impacts of environmental, economic and social injustice.
And get ready to leave the confines of the conference room on one of our Mobile Workshops! Discover Baltimore’s resilient grassroots movements and community-driven initiatives that have emerged in response to systemic issues.
Choose from one of our five Mobile Workshops to learn from and connect with the changemakers, movement leaders and funder partners driving meaningful impact in neighborhoods across Baltimore.
Mobile Workshops will take place March 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited for our Mobile Workshops. Attendees can reserve their spot via our Swapcard conference app.
Anchors of Change: How HBCUs are Driving Community Transformation
This workshop will explore the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Baltimore’s neighborhood revitalization efforts. Rooted in their communities, these institutions serve as anchors — mobilizing resources, fostering partnerships and generating shared outcomes for sustainable local impact.
Drawing from ANCHORED IN PLACE by The Funders Network, this workshop will specifically examine how Coppin State University is addressing community needs.
Pedals, Paths, Buses, and Tracks: Linking Communities Through Mobility
This workshop explores Baltimore’s transportation challenges and solutions, focusing on cycle tracks, and regional and federal transit initiatives. It will highlight the importance of improving connectivity in historically disconnected communities by reshaping traffic patterns and creating pathways for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Participants will examine economic and community development at the nexus of land use and transportation. The workshop will conclude with a group e-bike ride.
Resilience in Action: How Baltimore is Responding to Climate Change
This workshop explores how the city is advancing climate resilience and environmental justice through innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability, equity and community engagement. This workshop highlights key initiatives aimed at building climate resilience in Baltimore’s neighborhoods, with a focus on community-centered partnerships and systems change.
Cultural Renaissance: Art, Entrepreneurship and Renewal in Baltimore
This mobile workshop will explore the intersection of art, entrepreneurship and community economic development in Baltimore, visiting cultural and creative spaces that are driving social change and economic opportunity. Participants will engage with local artists, entrepreneurs and community leaders to learn how art is being used as a tool for economic development, community building and historic preservation.
Building Baltimore’s Future: Equitable Redevelopment and Community Impact
This mobile workshop will immerse participants in Baltimore’s dynamic neighborhood redevelopment, focusing on the intersection of community empowerment and equitable growth. Through site visits and interactions with local leaders, participants will explore how urban revitalization efforts — spanning education, community engagement and business development — are shaping the city’s future.
The workshop offers valuable insights into fostering inclusive, sustainable transformation, with a particular emphasis on how targeted redevelopment can create opportunities for historically underserved communities. This experience will equip funders with the knowledge to support projects that balance growth with social equity.
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