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BALTIMORE – In a virtual press conference this morning, Open Society Institute-Baltimore announced the 2020 cohort of OSI-Baltimore Community Fellows. The new Fellows will each receive $60,000 over 18 months to support local projects designed to address problems in Baltimore’s underserved communities. In addition to our regular cohort of up to 10 Community Fellows, this […]

BALTIMORE—Open Society Institute-Baltimore will support 13 community-based events and projects marking the fifth anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray and the Baltimore Uprising in 2015. Proposals were selected from among dozens submitted in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) announced in February. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the proposed […]

BALTIMORE—The Open Society Foundations are pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Torain as the new director of the Open Society Institute-Baltimore, effective Jan. 21, 2020. A proud Baltimore native, Torain brings a decade’s experience in the public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors to the job. A graduate of the University of Richmond and the University […]

BALTIMORE—Open Society Institute-Baltimore is proud to announce the 2019 cohort of OSI-Baltimore Community Fellows. The new Fellows will each receive $60,000 over 18 months to support local projects designed to address problems in Baltimore’s underserved communities. The new Fellows, listed below, come from a wide range of backgrounds and serve a wide range of communities, […]

Now that Mayor Catherine Pugh has decided to resign, Baltimore can focus on the important issues facing its residents. Open Society Institute-Baltimore wishes Mayor Pugh well and thanks her for her years of service to Baltimore City. We appreciate the steady presence of Mayor Ex Officio Bernard “Jack” Young throughout this ordeal. We also appreciate […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2019 CONTACT: Evan Serpick, OSI-Baltimore                     410-234-1091 BALTIMORE – Diana Morris will officially step down from her position as director of Open Society Institute-Baltimore in June to pursue new opportunities. Deputy Director Tracy Brown will serve as acting director in her absence. “Diana’s deep, tireless […]

Contact: Evan Serpick, OSI-Baltimore, 410-234-1091 T.J. Smith, BPD, 410-396-2012 Organizational Development Advisor and Social Justice and Equity Advisor will help examine and reform department culture BALTIMORE – The Open Society Institute-Baltimore (OSI) has provided a grant of $300,000 for the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) to establish two new staff positions that respond to Commissioner Kevin […]

OSI-Baltimore to Launch SAFE CITY BALTIMORE: An Immigrant Education and Defense Fund   Fund will support local communities threatened by Executive Orders   BALTIMORE – On Thursday, April 20th, Open Society Institute-Baltimore (OSI) will host a press conference to announce SAFE CITY BALTIMORE: An Immigrant Education and Defense Fund, established in collaboration with the Mayor’s […]