On November 15, 2017-18 Elevation Awardee Mary Alexander hosted Brew Ha Ha: Comedy Benefit for Unique Fabrics.  On Novmeber 13-14, 2018-19 Elevation Awardees came together for their "Boot Camp" to jump start their projects.
On November 9, 2018-19 Elevation Awardee Lonnie Walker was on WEAA talking about youth homelessness and JOY Baltimore's 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Celebration (Nov. 22).
On November 7, Subject Matter Expert Amy Wilson of AW Education Consulting conducted a "Lunch & Learn" with Cohort 5 Fellows regarding teaching democracy within the school system.
On November 6, Baltimore Corps joined Visionary Cause Partner #BaltimoreVotes and sites across the city to "Party at the Polls."  On November 1, Senator Chris Van Hollen stopped by TouchPoint Baltimore - Mondawmin to tour the collaborative workspace and learn more about Baltimore Corps.
During the month of November, Lunch & Learns with Subject Matter Experts for Fellowship tracks in Democracy & Education, Arts & Culture, Aging, and Social Innovation were in full swing. Sessions included Educational Excellence for All; Ain’t I a Woman – Breaking Ground Within; Government Talk – Facilitating Meetings and Communicating with Audiences; No Wrong Door; and Operationalizing the Work. Look for information on lunch and learns open to the network in the new year…
On October 31-November 2, 2018-19 Public Allies came together for their orientation before starting their placements on Tuesday, November 6. On October 31, 2016-17 Elevation Awardee Brittany Young was named one of OSI's 2018 Community Fellows. On October 26 & 27, Big Work: A Documentary Play, produced by 2017-18 Elevation Awardee Janet Glover-Kerkvliet, was performed by 12 community volunteers, including several of Glover-Kerkvliet’s Baltimore Job Hunters Support Group. On October 25, 2018-19 Elevation Awardees gathered for Awardee Orientation at Price Modern. On October 21, Alumna Kelsey Krach was featured on the Baltimore Women in Tech panel, "What I Wish I Had Known About Tech in Baltimore."
 On October 19, Baltimore Corps culminated its weeklong celebration of its 5-year anniversary with a Masquerada Gala, honoring key champions. (view photo gallery)On October 17, Baltimore Corps alumni gathered at Impact Hub Baltimore to reconnect and talk about engagement opportunities and the network's future. (view photo gallery)
On October 16, Baltimore Corps hosted a Family Fun Night at Shake and Bake, featuring local food vendors and skating the night away. (view photo gallery)On October 15, Baltimore Corps partners Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, #BaltimoreVotes, Dent Education, Greenmount West Community Center, Unique Fabrics, MOM Cares, and Mera Kitchen Collective kicked off the week's anniversary celebration by hosting interactive information sessions and activities related to the work being done throughout Baltimore City. (view photo gallery) On October 9, Program Manager Nigel-Ray Garcia was part of Equity in the Center's opening panel, "What Race Equity Culture Looks Like in Baltimore. In October, Baltimore Corps Network rock stars Brittany Young and Alphonso Mayo were named Baltimore Homecoming Heroes.
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