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2010-11 ACT! AGAINST AIDS
LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
A three-stage community outreach program
Presented by the
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter
In partnership with the
Office of the Mayor of the City of Baltimore
Baltimore City College High School
and
LIGHT Health & Wellness Comprehensive Services, Inc.
Our workshops for the high school students of Baltimore City College High School were conducted during all Health Class periods during May 2009. The NCBW-has an ongoing HIV/AIDS education and prevention initiative provided community workshops for students in schools, young adults residing in residential facilities and target groups of women and girls.
Baltimore City College is a flagship high school of the Baltimore City Public School System. The workshops provided by the partnership were conducted during health class periods in the month of May 2009. The Coalition of 100 Black Women, BMC members attended these classes with students. During the time period NCBW-BMC members observed class training, assisted with activities and actions, interacted with students and staff and made presentations. One hundred and fifty-seven (157) students committed to the Behavioral Change Participant Agreement. This was a 30-60 day promise to reduce the risk of infection with HIV and other STD’s.
The school has requested the chapter’s participation in the upcoming school year with an expanded program.
- Sponsored the Baltimore premiere of “The Josephine Baker Story”
- In partnership with Associated Black Charities established “The African American Family Services Consortium”.
- Held a major health conference at the Baltimore Convention Center ”Living Well, the Journey for Women of Color”
- Hosted Community Forums to introduce new CEOs to the Baltimore Community
- Sponsored a Mentoring Program, helping young women to attain access to higher education through acquiring the G.E.D., gainful employment, career planning and decision making.
- In partnership with the NAACP and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority conducted an educational program on “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome”.
- In partnership with Coppin State University School of Nursing conducted an educational program on HIV/AIDS.
- Held a series of leadership development seminars and workshops dedicated to increasing management and leadership skills of African American Women.
- Conducted a summer youth development program series.
In continued support of our advocacy mission
Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter has...
We want to help you take the next step!
Are you looking to advance in your career, achieve personal goals or just get some guidance? We want to help! Our chapter has established a mentoring program that is geared toward personal growth and development that produces personal change and progress for the participants.
Our goal is to provide our program participants with enhanced skill sets, developed interpersonal skills and guidance to help them navigate the next phases of their lives. The women of the Baltimore Metropolitan Chaper will be available to provide one on one mentoring that is sure to help you reach your goals. To receive additional information about this program, complete our online form.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter has championed the pertinent issues of African American women since the Chapter has been established. Now, we have made our programs even more relevant by establishing programs that address:
- Mentoring for young adult women
- HIV/AIDS Awareness
- Girls in Gang Violence
- Leadership Development
Establishing these programs will allow our Chapter to continue in its tradition of pioneering the way for young African American women to achieve success. If you are interested in participating in a program, receiving more information about our programs or supporting any of our programs, contact us today!
Supporting our advocacy mission through relevant programs
2010-11 ACT! Against AIDS
Leadership Initiative
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