Snapshots of Philanthropy offer a glimpse into the many ways funders are making a difference in our community. These snapshots are a series of 25 profiles created to celebrate the work of local grantmakers in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG) and they are representative of the many ways that funders have had an impact in the community the last 25 years.

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3 in a series of 25

Funders, Hospitals Craft Workforce Solution
Baltimore area hospitals were facing critical staffing shortages in certain high-skill jobs, while many low-income workers were struggling to get by in dead-end jobs with no benefits or hope of advancement. In 2003, an informal network of funders supporting different approaches to workforce development got together and collectively said: "What's wrong with this picture?"
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