Fall Conference save-the-date, a new grant opportunity, and a Director's perspective on Advisory Boards from Harford County.
Greetings, everyone. April is dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of volunteers nationwide and especially within the context of our home communities. Volunteers drive positive change and make a tangible impact on the lives of those around us — let us make sure we celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge them accordingly.
In the spirit of advancing our positive impact, we continue planning our annual MASSB conference centered around the theme of Poverty. We will share practical insights, offer opportunities for collaboration, and engage in a powerful Poverty Simulation activity. Advisory boards can accomplish a great deal by collaborating with their respective Director of the Department of Social Services (DSS) — by working together, we can identify needs, leverage resources, amplify our impact, and enact meaningful change in our communities.
Best,
Tony
Stand by for registration and logistics in the coming months. Hope you can join us!
Thanks to everyone who attended our Winter Conference on March 2nd! We especially thank Rachel Sledge, Director, Office of Government Affairs, MD DHS, and her team for their presentation on Legislative Initiatives important to DHS.
Wish your board had its own website? Now you do! The refreshed MASSBF website is full of resources for our boards, including a page for each county to populate with its own information. Contact Tony at trustee@massbfoundation.org to activate your page.
New Grant Opportunity! We're excited to announce grants up to $2,500 are now available for our local boards.
Download Grant Announcement & ApplicationCora Grishkot, Director, Harford County Dept. of Social Services
MASSB advisory board members play a crucial role in helping organizations make informed decisions. By providing guidance and advice, they help steer the organization in the right direction and ensure that it stays on track to achieve its goals.
The Harford County board has been an asset to the Department in many ways, both financial and non-financial. The board has assisted us in purchasing luggage for our foster care youth, sleep sacks for our substance-exposed newborns, and care packages for our homeless customers. In addition, the board has assisted in the creation of our Strategic Plan and has provided us with connections in the county that may not have been possible without their assistance.
