ENOUGH Act
- Feb 23
- 2 min read
In 2025, the Y of Central Maryland was awarded a grant through the ENOUGH Initiative. Learn more here: https://goc.maryland.gov/Pages/enough-initiative.aspx
During our January 2025 General Membership meeting, the Y of Central MD and Merganthaler Vocational Technical High School presented. We hope to have the slides soon. In the meantime, you may watch the recording by accessing the link here. Scroll down to read more a out the ENOUGH Act and how you can volunteer with our community partners.
ENOUGH Act Overview
The 28 ENOUGH grantees represent strong coalitions of committed organizations that center community voices in all phases of partnership, planning and implementation. The grantees will use ENOUGH resources to target the root causes of child poverty across the four ENOUGH pillars and are categorized under three phases of engagement:
Partnership Development:
These communities are building the foundational relationships and infrastructure needed to align local efforts and prepare for deeper planning work.
Plan Development:
These grantees are working closely with community members and state partners to co-design strategic, place-based action plans rooted in local priorities and lived experiences.
Implementation:
These communities have launched locally led strategies and are already putting plans into action to drive measurable outcomes in education, health, safety, and economic stability.
Community Quarterback: The Y in Central Maryland (website)
Community: Waverly
County: Baltimore City
Award: $300,000
Contact: Charmayne Turner (charmayneturner@ymaryland.org)
The Y in Central Maryland is a Community Quarterback whose commitment is to provide “family-oriented, affordable, high quality programs that focus on building inclusive, connected communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.” Their Partnership Collaborative will focus on the Waverly community in Baltimore, and consists of local organizations including, but not limited to Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, Northeast Community Organization, Ednor Gardens Lakeside, Baltimore’s Promise, MedStar Union Memorial. Their Neighborhood Action Plan will prioritize Cradle-to-Career Education, Safe and Thriving Communities, and Healthy Families.
Watch the Y of Central MD presentation at our January 2026 kickoff meeting:
We are proud to be a partner in this initiative. Click the link below and enter the passcode to watch the Y presentation. We hope to have the slides available soon to share.
Passcode: kQ70B$ZE
Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School
To connect with Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, please contact:
Raymond W. Marshall III
Community School Director
The Y In Central Maryland
Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School
QUICK LINKS TO REFERENCE (See Below)
Referral for Community School Director : https://forms.gle/PmA5bG6beFrGibWWA
Schedule a time to meet Mr. Marshall: (Today didn't work? Schedule a time to meet with Mr. Marshall by clicking this link) https://calendar.app.google/bpSvYYWnvT5zE2xj9
Volunteer Form: (Are you a parent, family member or community member interested in volunteering your time in City Schools?) https://bcpss.ezcommunicator.net/edu/bcpss/ezcomm/VolunteerRegistration.aspx?app=0
Want to be a COMMUNITY PARTNER: (Interested in becoming a partner with City Schools and helping our students, staff and schools with your organization's expertise and resources?)https://bcpss.ezcommunicator.net/edu/bcpss/login_form.aspx?app=0
Want to be a PARTNER ASSOCIATE: (Associates can work with schools on resource requests and create offers of assistance from their department, office or branch.)
Alternate Email: RaymondMarshall@ymaryland.org
Office: 410-396-6496
Cell:443-650- 3595
