Propelled by the belief that thriving, connected families are key to vibrant communities, the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance fosters and promotes family life in Baltimore's city center.
As an independent, nonprofit alliance, we partner with local government, business, and nonprofit organizations to develop family-wise programs and policies, including initiatives for strong public schools and early childhood programs, enhanced public safety and environmental quality, and expanded recreational and cultural opportunities. We further endeavor to cultivate community by connecting families with one another and with the resources to take full advantage of life in downtown Baltimore.
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DBFA Families to Participate in Rally for Baltimore Public Schools
Monday, February 22, 2010 STOP CUTS TO SCHOOL BUDGET!
Rally in Annapolis on March 1st
Please join concerned parents, teachers, administrators, and community leaders as we send a message to our lawmakers: NO CUTS TO THE SCHOOL BUDGET! The Governor has proposed a no-cuts budget for education, but legislators may chip away at it. Lost dollars mean fewer teachers, more crowded classrooms, and weaker schools. We can’t let this happen.
In other parts of the state, some think that Baltimore City voters just don’t care about what happens to our public schools. As DBFA members, we know that’s wrong!
On Monday, March 1, please join us as we travel to Annapolis to stand up and be counted by our elected representatives. At 6 pm that evening, we will gather along with a 400 or more Baltimore City residents at Lawyers Mall outside the State House. A strong showing will help convince our delegates that they must hold the line on the proposed budget.
To find out if a bus is leaving from a location near you, please email the Baltimore Education Coalition.
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DBFA Members' Only Valentine's Party
Tuesday, February 16, 2010  Nearly 200 DBFA members trudged through the snow on Saturday to celebrate Valentine's Day at the DiPietro Family Skating Center in Patterson Park for a morning of music, Valentine’s Day crafts, hot chocolate, and of course, ice skating! Non-skaters created Valentines and crafts with the JCC while older kids (and adults) glided over special pink ice. Complimentary coffee and hot chocolate from Donna's and goodies from Whole Foods were served. Check out pictures of some of our favorite kids and parents on DBFA's Flickr page.
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