Thursday, May 7, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
About dbfa
DBFA One-Year Press ReleasePropelled 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.
The Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance envisions downtown Baltimore’s development into a highly sought-after locale for family life—a diverse and socially connected place where schools are excellent, streets are safe, parks are plentiful, retail abounds, and housing meets the needs of growing families. Downtown Baltimore will be a shining example of urban, family-friendly vitality and DBFA a model for purposeful family engagement and community.
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.
To learn more about DBFA or become a member click here.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
DBFA House Tour of Kid's Spaces
DBFA House Tour Program
DBFA House Tour Press Release
Do you love peeking into a neighbor's house? Do you want to see how others have renovated and decorated their home? Do you want to be inspired by other families who have created for their kids?
Take a stroll through historic Federal Hill during the first annual Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance House Tour featuring the best kids' rooms, nurseries, and play spaces.
The House Tour is DBFA's foremost annual fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds from the House Tour ticket will be going toward DBFA's mission of improving, supporting, and advocating for family life downtown. This event is possible only as a result of the generous owners of these homes, loyal DBFA We hope you will plan to join us as we share how modern families are raising children in one of Baltimore’s premiere historic urban neighborhoods.
The DBFA House Tour will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The location of the House Tour guest assistance table where you can pick up the program and buy tickets the day of is Spoons Coffee Cafe (24 E. Cross Street). FREE off-street parking is available for house tour guests and volunteers between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Digital Harbor High School (1100 Covington Street) and Martini Lutheran Church (100 W. Henrietta Street).
Questions? please e-mail housetour@dbfam.org
About the Tour
Do you love peeking into a neighbor's house? Do you want to see how others have renovated and decorated their home? Do you want to be inspired by other families who have created imaginative spaces for their
Take a stroll through historic Federal Hill during the first annual Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance House Tour featuring the best kids' rooms, nurseries, and play spaces.
The House Tour is DBFA's foremost annual fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds from the House Tour ticket sales will be going toward DBFA's mission of improving, supporting, and advocating for family life downtown.
This event is possible only as a result of the generous owners of these homes, loyal DBFA partners and sponsors, and our dedicated volunteers.
We hope you will plan to join us as we share how modern families are raising children in one of Baltimore’s premiere historic urban neighborhoods.
The DBFA House Tour will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The location of the House Tour guest assistance table where you can pick up the program and buy tickets the day of is Spoons Coffee Cafe (24 E. Cross Street).FREE off-street parking is available for house tour guests and volunteers between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Digital Harbor High School (1100 Covington Street) and Martini Lutheran Church (100 W. Henrietta Street).
Questions? housetour@dbfam.org
DBFA House Tour Major Sponsors
The following businesses are sponsors of the DBFA House Tour. Please join us in showing our appreciation for their generous support of family life downtown by visiting their business the next time a need arises.
DBFA House Tour Advertisers
* Ladybugs and Fireflies * aMuse Toys * Spoons Coffee Cafe
Buy your tickets here
We would also like to sincerely thank Kate Shatzki and Susan Reimer from The Baltimore Sun and Sarah Jacobs, Disc Jockey, from Mix 106.5 for your generous support.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
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