As a statewide public foundation dedicated to creating strong, healthy, economically viable communities, Associated Black Charities uses philanthropic investments to create healthier and wealthier communities, families and individuals.

We enable community-based organizations to improve the lives of people through your philanthropic support. Our time and attention is focused on funding strategic health and wealth initiatives that create outcomes from which all people benefit.

More in the Middle is a wealth building initiative designed to retain, attract and grow a greater African American middle class by closing the wealth gaps within Maryland.

Did you know that…?

• White households have 10 times higher net worth than black households whereas the vast majority of black middle class households do not have any investment income.

• Home equity represents over 80% of net worth for African Americans leaving
 them vulnerable in the foreclosure crisis

Through the health initiative, Place Matters, we want to change the health outcomes for children and families in Maryland. Did you know that?

Did you know that…?

• African American and Mexican American adolescents ages 12-19 were more
   likely to be overweight, at 21 percent and 23 percent respectively

• The Baltimore metropolitan area has the second highest AIDS incidence rate in
   the nation and African Americans represent 82% of the individuals living with
   AIDS.

In changing these trends, we improve the overall wealth and health outcomes for all citizens.