2025 Greenspring Grant Program Impact Report

The Jeremiah Program’s mission is to disrupt generational poverty by building economic mobility among single mothers and their children.

Through education, coaching, and family support, the Jeremiah Program Baltimore is helping mothers and children build stronger futures and create lasting generational change. In just the past year:

• Over 44 mothers enrolled in courses at more than 15 colleges across Greater Baltimore.
• Seven JP moms earned their bachelor’s or associate degrees.
• 350 hours of backup childcare support were provided.
• $6,500 in contributions were made to 529 college savings accounts.

Over the last year, the Jeremiah Program Baltimore sustained critical programming for families pursuing postsecondary education and economic mobility, including individualized coaching, emergency assistance, childcare support, access to technology, career development opportunities, and enrichment experiences for children.

JoyDew Foundation’s mission is to open a pathway into higher education for autistic adults who cannot attend classes on a college campus.

Greenspring Advisors supported JoyDew Foundation’s AI Education Pilot Program, which has opened a pathway into higher education for autistic adults who cannot attend classes on a college campus. The grant funded the AI platforms, instructional technology, and specialized learning supports that made the program more engaging, accessible, and effective for participants who cannot attend a traditional college campus.

Results from this pilot program include:

• 75.7% average engagement level across the pilot
• 86.1% of members participated in every class
• 67.6% of members are on track to earn certification

This pilot demonstrates that with the right tools, training, and purpose-built support, autistic adults can access and excel in higher education that was previously out of reach.

At KACS, hope begins with meeting essential needs, ensuring every neighbor who turns to us for help has access to food, a safe place to call home, and the resources needed to move forward.

The Greenspring Advisors grant supported Kennett Area Community Service’s Financial Empowerment Workshop (FEW), a five-week financial education program focused on hands-on instruction in budgeting, credit, and savings. Participants who complete the program and meet their savings goals are eligible to receive savings match checks of up to $1,000, turning classroom learning into a real financial asset.

Since the program’s launch three years ago, KACS has distributed 58 matched savings checks of $1,000 each, including 22 checks since receiving the grant.

The mission of the Women’s Rights Information Center (WRIC) is to provide workforce development, education, and economic empowerment services. Funding supported personnel costs that helped participants build skills, access training opportunities, and overcome barriers to employment.

During the grant period, the Women’s Rights Information Center directly impacted 1,000 individuals and provided more than 550 job-readiness service units, including resume development, Career Closet services, career exploration, and job search assistance.

The WRIC was able to:

• Hire a dedicated Job Developer to strengthen employment services
• Achieve an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 for confidence improvement, service effectiveness, and overall satisfaction from the workshop, class, and career service participants
• Achieve an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 for confidence improvement, service effectiveness, and overall satisfaction from their wellness and support group participants

BMore Mindful Financial Empowerment Program aims to increase financial literacy and economic mobility for children, youth, young adults, and families throughout the Baltimore region.

Over the past year, BMore Mindful established the program framework, developed an evidence-informed curriculum, created participant workbooks and educational resources, built community partnerships, and recruited mentors and financial institutions and professionals to serve as mentors and subject matter experts.

They also developed the program’s fellowship model, which pairs participants with experienced financial advisors to help them create individualized financial plans focused on savings, budgeting, credit building, investing, banking, and long-term wealth creation.

These investments positioned the program to launch its first three fellowship cohorts, serving participants ages 11–26 with practical financial education and individualized coaching.

With support from the Greenspring Grant Program, BMore Mindful laid the foundation for a sustainable financial empowerment initiative that will help young people and families:

• Build healthier financial habits
• Increase financial confidence
• Create pathways to long-term economic stability and generational wealth

Maryland New Directions’ mission is to provide no-cost employment coaching and specialized career-training programs to Baltimore-area residents ages 18 and older.

Maryland New Directions removed barriers that often prevent individuals from completing workforce training and securing funding. These resources covered industry-recognized certification fees, required CDL physical examinations, training materials, and supportive services such as transportation, meals, clothing, and post-training support.

Over the last year:

• 308 individuals served
• 275 completed training
• 162 obtained industry-recognized certificates
• 161 secured employment

Beyond these measurable outcomes, the support helped participants overcome significant personal and economic barriers. Individuals experiencing homelessness, recovery from incarceration, housing instability, and other life challenges earned industry-recognized credentials, developed confidence and job-readiness skills, and secured meaningful employment.