Building Educated Leaders for Life BELL works to create high-quality learning opportunities for the children who need them most, so that they, too, can develop the skills, interests, and determination to excel. BELL builds educational equality by mobilizing schools and communities and expanding learning time beyond the traditional school day and school year. BELL exists to transform the academic achievements, self-confidence, and life trajectories of children living in under-resourced communities.
The Urban Alliance Foundation, Inc. The grant from COF will expand the Urban Alliance High School Internship Program into Montgomery County by providing career preparation and internships to low-income high school students in the east county area.
Family Services, Inc. FSI provides high-quality services for newborns to adults to foster health and well-being in the home, school, and community. The grant announced today supports the coordination of work around early childhood care and education for participants of the newly formed Thriving Germantown Collaboration. Although Montgomery County is the 11th richest county in the United States , most people are shocked to discover that over , people are living below self-sufficiency levels and over a third of MCPS students quality for free and reduced meals β widening the opportunity gap for children and families.
The latest U. Census data show 12 census tracts with poverty rates of 18 percent or more. Funded jointly by the government of Montgomery County, Maryland, and Montgomery County Public Schools to leverage public funds to attract private investment, COF champions, plans and funds strategic investments that improve the lives of low-income children and families in the county.
COF is guided by and works closely with a Policy Leadership Group and Steering Committee representing leaders from government, philanthropy, business and the community. These leaders include:. What We Do. Board of Trustees. Our Team. Our Strategic Vision. Community Impact Our Impact. Current Initiatives. Community Impact Funds.
