Join Associated Black Charities for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate community, resilience, and the power of collective impact!
Get ready for a soul-stirring performance by the Winslow Dynasty and help us honor the incredible change-makers leading the way in our community.
The Nolita Project
No Boundaries Coalition
Tendea Family
No Struggle No Success
Tickets, VIP Experiences, & Tables are officially OPEN!
Whether you’re looking for a premier sponsorship opportunity or a night out with friends who care about making a difference, we have a seat for you.
Act fast! Spots are filling up quickly and you won’t want to miss this celebration of love and liberation.
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Where: The Hall! At Maryland Live
Register Now: bit.ly/abcloveandliberation
Come celebrate a night of love with ABC!
#ABC #EveningOfLove #BaltimoreEvents #CommunityImpact #LoveAndLiberation #WinslowDynasty
For more than 40 years, Associated Black Charities has worked at the intersection of community voice, systems change, equity, and institutional transformation. We have watched too many nonprofits forced into survival mode while communities continue carrying the weight of underinvestment, duplication, burnout, and fragmented support systems.
That is why ABC is advancing REACT: Reclaiming Empowerment to Advance Collaboration and Transformation.
The nonprofit market is shifting, and organizations that are willing to collaborate, share resources, build strategic partnerships, and rethink how we operate will help shape a stronger future for our communities.
ABC is intentionally helping move that shift forward by convening leaders, facilitating difficult conversations, supporting ecosystem mapping, exploring partnership pathways, and helping organizations think beyond scarcity toward sustainability and collective impact.
Repairing the nonprofit market means repairing how we work together.
And after 40+ years, ABC remains committed to helping lead that transformation with courage, honesty, and community at the center.
If you would like to learn more about ABC's work to repair the nonprofit market, let us know at [email protected]
We are still energized from last week’s powerful conversation, “Repairing the Nonprofit Market,” led by our visionary President and CEO, Chrissy M. Thornton.
During this gathering, Associated Black Charities officially introduced a bold new framework focused on strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem through collaboration, sustainability, and strategic alignment. This is about more than conversation. It is about building long-term infrastructure that allows organizations and communities to thrive.
From reducing duplication of services to reimagining fiscal sponsorships and facilitating strategic mergers with dignity and care, the discussion challenged leaders to think differently about what stewardship, impact, and sustainability truly require in this moment.
A special thank you to TouchPoint Baltimore for allowing us to utilize their space and for helping create an environment that encouraged honest dialogue, bold thinking, and collaborative leadership.
We were honored to be joined by board members, nonprofit leaders, executives, and changemakers from organizations across the region who came ready to engage deeply and lead courageously. The honesty, humility, and openness shared throughout the discussion reflected what is possible when leaders are willing to move beyond competition and toward collective impact.
The work ahead will require courage, trust, and innovation, but one thing is clear: our communities deserve nonprofit systems built for long-term health, equity, and effectiveness.
The work continues.
View photos from the event here: /photos/abcharities/albums/72177720333477573
#NonprofitLeadership #ABCImpact #TouchPointBaltimore #NonprofitInnovation #BaltimoreLeaders #AssociatedBlackCharities
The next generation of leadership is not waiting for permission. They are already stepping into the room prepared to lead.
This past Saturday, our Spring 2026 Board Pipeline Young Leaders one day cohort transformed ABC Headquarters into a space filled with vision, ambition, creativity, and purpose. Throughout the day, young leaders engaged in powerful conversations around leadership, decision-making, professional growth, and community impact while building meaningful connections with peers who are just as driven to create change.
What stood out most was not just the energy in the room. It was the confidence, ideas, and determination these young people already carry with them. They are thinking critically about the future, challenging themselves to grow, and preparing to lead in ways that will shape their schools, workplaces, organizations, and communities for years to come.
The future is already here and it is bold, brilliant, and ready.
View the full photo album here: /photos/abcharities/albums/72177720333457905
#BoardPipeline #YoungLeaders #FutureOfLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Spring2026 #BaltimoreEvents #AssociatedBlackCharities #ABCEvents
The Link Up: An Executive Leader Mentorship Initiative
Join The Link Up, a dynamic mentorship experience hosted by the Black Leadership Circle, designed specifically for middle managers and early executive-level leaders who are ready to take their leadership to the next level. This is more than just a networking event - it’s an intentional space where emerging leaders connect with experienced mentors to navigate career growth, leadership challenges, and pathways to executive success.
If you're looking to build meaningful relationships, gain strategic insights, and position yourself for greater leadership opportunities, this experience is for you.
Space is limited for guests. Registration is required and will be confirmed to ensure attendance aligns with the intentions of this initiative. Secure your spot today and take the next step in your leadership journey!
Register: https://bit.ly/thelinkup2026
Join Associated Black Charities for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate community, resilience, and the power of collective impact!
Get ready for a soul-stirring performance by the Winslow Dynasty and help us honor the incredible change-makers leading the way in our community.
The Nolita Project
No Boundaries Coalition
Tendea Family
No Struggle No Success
Tickets, VIP Experiences, & Tables are officially OPEN!
Whether you’re looking for a premier sponsorship opportunity or a night out with friends who care about making a difference, we have a seat for you.
Act fast! Spots are filling up quickly and you won’t want to miss this celebration of love and liberation.
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Where: The Hall! At Maryland Live
Register Now: bit.ly/abcloveandliberation
Come celebrate a night of love with ABC!
#ABC #EveningOfLove #BaltimoreEvents #CommunityImpact #LoveAndLiberation #WinslowDynasty
Associated Black Charities is committed to listening to our communities to ensure our work reflects their real, expressed needs. That’s why we’re inviting you to our next Community Convos event in Howard County!
This is a space for open dialogue, collaboration, and collective problem-solving — where residents, organizations, businesses, and stakeholders can come together to share, listen, and connect.
No registration required. Just show up.
Bring your resources. Bring your voice. Be part of the change.
#CommunityConvos #AssociatedBlackCharities #ABCEvents #HowardCounty
Join Chrissy Thornton, President and CEO of Associated Black Charities, for Coffee with Chrissy—monthly mentoring and networking session designed for meaningful connections and impactful conversations. This exclusive gathering, limited to just 10 attendees each month, provides a space to connect, strategize, share ideas, and expand your network. Whether you’re seeking advice, brainstorming opportunities, or simply want to hang out in an inspiring environment, this is for you.
Chrissy brings her extensive expertise as a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for equity and empowerment. With a proven track record of driving organizational success, fostering community collaboration, and mentoring emerging leaders, Chrissy offers a wealth of knowledge. But just as importantly, she believes there’s always something to learn from others—and these sessions are a two-way exchange of ideas and perspectives.
In response to the overwhelming requests for mentorship and opportunities to connect with Chrissy, Coffee with Chrissy ensures her commitment to building relationships and supporting others remains strong. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a dedicated space for growth, collaboration, and connection.
Register: https://bit.ly/coffeewithchrissymay26
Love is our power. Liberation is our mission. Get your tables and tickets today: https://bit.ly/abcloveandliberation
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shevelle Montgomery at [email protected].
Associated Black Charities is proud to celebrate and congratulate Cleveland Horton on his election as Board Chair!
As the Executive Director of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, Cleveland has dedicated his career to advancing equity, protecting civil rights, and ensuring fairness across our institutions. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to justice, accountability, and community-centered solutions that align powerfully with ABC’s mission.
With decades of experience spanning public service, policy, and advocacy, Cleveland brings a thoughtful, strategic, and values-driven approach to leadership. He understands both the systems that shape opportunity and the urgency of dismantling barriers that have long impacted Black communities in Baltimore and beyond.
We are honored to have Cleveland step into this role at such a pivotal time for our organization and our city. His vision, integrity, and steady leadership will help guide ABC as we continue to expand our impact, strengthen our partnerships, and advance economic equity for the communities we serve.
Please join us in celebrating this exciting moment and welcoming Cleveland Horton as Board Chair of Associated Black Charities!
Join us in welcoming Lina Constien to the Associated Black Charities team!
Lina brings deep financial management expertise that will immediately strengthen our work. She has successfully overseen complex, multi-donor portfolios exceeding $50 million, with a sharp focus on budgeting, financial oversight, compliance, and accountability across large-scale initiatives.
Her ability to manage the full financial lifecycle of grants and contracts, from proposal development to reporting and audit readiness, ensures that resources are not only secured, but stewarded with precision and integrity. Lina’s experience navigating funder requirements, maintaining strong financial systems, and aligning programmatic and fiscal priorities positions ABC to operate at an even higher level of excellence.
Just as important, she brings a disciplined, solutions-oriented approach and a collaborative leadership style that will support teams across the organization.
We are excited to have her financial leadership helping to drive impact, sustainability, and growth at ABC.
Welcome to the team, Lina!
