Wellness Education
Trauma-informed education, stress management awareness, and connections to appropriate wellness resources.
Baltimore Empowering Families
Empowering Youth. Strengthening Families. Building Brighter Futures. Trauma-informed, culturally responsive support for Baltimore City and surrounding communities.
ABOUT BEF
Stronger families. A stronger Baltimore.
Baltimore Empowering Families (BEF) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families, empowering youth, and building healthier, safer, and more resilient communities throughout Baltimore City and surrounding areas.
We believe every young person deserves access to opportunities that help them learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
We support children, youth, parents, and caregivers facing economic hardship, trauma, educational challenges, and barriers to essential resources.
Our trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach helps families access resources and work toward long-term stability and success.
Mission & Vision
A community where children and families can thrive.
Our mission brings together youth mentoring, family support, education, wellness, and community resource connections.
01 — Purpose
Our Mission
To strengthen families, empower youth, and connect Baltimore communities with compassionate support, essential resources, and opportunities for lasting stability.
02 — Horizon
Our Vision
A Baltimore where children feel supported, parents feel empowered, and families have access to opportunities that promote resilience, stability, and success.
03 — Principles
Our Values
Compassion, integrity, empowerment, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability guide our work.
CompassionIntegrityEmpowermentInclusionCollaborationAccountability
Our Belief
Built on purpose. Driven by community.
Every initiative is designed to create access, strengthen confidence, and help communities build long-term opportunity.
Our Programs
Our Services & Programs
Family-centered support through mentoring, education, wellness, and resource connections. Contact BEF to confirm current availability and enrollment; additional opportunities are being developed.
Youth Mentoring & Leadership
Supportive mentoring, confidence building, healthy relationships, emotional resilience, positive decision-making, and career exploration.
Family Empowerment & Support
Parenting education, family engagement, resource navigation, and supportive networks that help parents and caregivers strengthen family stability.
Health & Wellness Education
Trauma-informed workshops, stress management, nutrition awareness, and healthy lifestyle education with qualified professionals, including registered nurses.
Financial Literacy
Budgeting, money management, savings, financial planning, and connections to workforce development resources.
Education & Career Readiness
Academic motivation, goal-setting, leadership development, professional mentoring, and educational and employment resource connections.
Community Resource Connections
Connections to food assistance, housing resources, local nonprofit and government programs, and community support services.
School & Community Partnerships
Youth development, family engagement, educational workshops, and collaboration among schools, families, and community professionals.
Get Involved
Support the mission by donating, volunteering, partnering, or helping us expand opportunities for underserved communities.
Founder & President
Meet Stacie McBride
Stacie McBride is a dedicated community leader, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for youth and family empowerment. As BEF's Founder and President, she is committed to creating opportunities for underserved communities throughout Baltimore City and surrounding areas.
With experience in federal government operations, information technology, program management, and nonprofit leadership, Stacie brings a results-driven approach to community service. She believes every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, every family deserves support, and every community deserves a brighter future.
Support Our Mission
Help Create More Opportunities for Young People
Your support helps us create meaningful opportunities for young people to learn, develop leadership skills, and build stronger futures. Every contribution can help expand access to programs, resources, and community initiatives.
Online giving is not yet available. Ask BEF about one-time, recurring, sponsorship, and in-kind support.
Our Focus
Building pathways to stability and opportunity.
Education, family connection, wellness awareness, and economic empowerment support our commitment to Baltimore.
Educational Opportunity
Mentorship, academic engagement, goal-setting, and career exploration for young people.
Family Stability
Parenting education, family engagement, and connections to food, housing, and community resources.
Economic Empowerment
Practical financial literacy, budgeting education, and workforce resource connections.
Community Impact
Our Impact in Action
BEF has sponsored events to give back to our community. These adult community photographs reflect our commitment to connection and service. Verified program outcomes will be shared as they become available.
Partnerships
Partner With Us
Collaboration that creates lasting impact.
We welcome partners, sponsors, donors, schools, organizations, businesses, and grant funders who share our commitment to expanding access to youth development, family stability, and community resource access.
Three ways to collaborate
01— Partnership
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate with us to design and support youth mentoring, family support, wellness education, and community resource initiatives.
02— Sponsorship
Corporate Sponsorships
Support programs, outreach campaigns, scholarships, learning resources, and community development efforts through responsible sponsorship.
03— Grants
Grants & Institutional Support
Partner with BEF through grant funding, institutional support, and long-term development initiatives that create sustainable change.
Why BEF
Compassion. Connection. Community.
Our commitment to Baltimore is grounded in family-centered support and lasting opportunity.
Supporting a child means supporting the entire family. We center parents, caregivers, and young people in our work.
A Family-Centered Approach
Our commitment
Families deserve compassionate, respectful, culturally responsive support that recognizes their individual circumstances.
Compassion & Inclusion
Our values
Meaningful change grows when families, schools, nonprofits, and community leaders work together.
Community Collaboration
Our approach
Our goal is to help families build the skills, confidence, and connections that support lasting stability.
Long-Term Opportunity
Our vision
Leadership
Meet Our Founder & Board
Stacie McBride
Founder & President
Community leader and advocate for youth and family empowerment, bringing experience in federal government operations, information technology, program management, and nonprofit leadership.
Shalonda Harrison
Chairperson
BEF Board of Directors
Chase Clark
Treasurer
BEF Board of Directors
Kenisha Smith
Secretary
BEF Board of Directors
Get Involved
Your support can help create access, confidence, and opportunity.
Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, partner, or share our mission, every action helps us support underserved communities and expand meaningful opportunities.
Donate
Support youth mentoring, family empowerment, wellness workshops, and community outreach.
Volunteer
Contribute your time, skills, and energy to support outreach activities, mentorship, events, and community programs.
Partner
Work with us through sponsorships, institutional collaboration, school partnerships, or long-term community development support.
Share the Mission
Help amplify BEF's work by sharing our programs, stories, updates, and opportunities with your network.
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Upcoming Activities
Community Events & Workshops
Connect with BEF about educational workshops, youth activities, family engagement, and community outreach.
Upcoming dates will be shared once confirmed.
Careers
Join Our Team
Build a career that creates meaningful impact.
Baltimore Empowering Families welcomes people who are passionate about youth mentoring, family support, community outreach, and partnerships.
As our work continues to grow, we are always open to hearing from mission-driven individuals who want to contribute their experience, creativity, leadership, and service to underserved communities.
Whether you are interested in future career opportunities, volunteering, program support, partnerships, or professional collaboration, we invite you to connect with us.
Program Support
Help support youth mentoring, family engagement, education, and community outreach initiatives.
Volunteer Coordination
Contribute to outreach activities, mentorship, events, and community engagement efforts.
Partnership Development
Support relationships with schools, organizations, donors, businesses, and institutional partners.
Communications & Storytelling
Help share stories, updates, campaigns, and community impact through clear and meaningful communication.
FAQ
Common questions about our work.
BEF supports children, youth, parents, caregivers, and families throughout Baltimore City and surrounding communities, especially those facing economic hardship and barriers to resources.
Use the contact form to select Support Request, Youth Mentoring Interest, or Family Program Inquiry. Contact BEF to confirm current availability and enrollment.
We welcome conversations with schools, nonprofits, healthcare professionals, businesses, and community leaders who share our commitment to youth and family empowerment.
Choose Volunteer or Mentor in the contact form to introduce yourself and ask about available opportunities.
Online giving is not yet available. Contact BEF about one-time or recurring support, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions.
Share only basic contact information and your area of interest. Do not include Social Security numbers, government IDs, financial details, or health information.