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Independent Report Ranks Baltimore #3 in the U.S. for Equitable ARPA Spending

This week, a new multiyear study conducted by the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy (the Institute) at The New School named Baltimore as the third highest performing jurisdiction in the U.S.

 

Baltimore City Unveils Additional ARPA Impact Indicators

The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs and the University of Baltimore are proud to announce the launch of four newly released ARPA Impact Indicator StoryMaps focused on Small Business Investments, Food Assistance Programs, COVID-19 Vaccination Rates, and Clean Streets and Alleys. The Impact Indicators website is an interactive resource designed to provide residents with insights into the impact of the $641 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Baltimore City. 

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ARPA Insight Stories: The Unsung Heroes of Our Community

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The Unsung Heroes of Our Community:

Direct Care Workers and the Lifeline of the American Rescue Plan Act

As the backbone of our healthcare system, direct care workers include home health aides, nursing assistants, personal care aides, and other professionals who provide essential services to those in need. They offer hands-on care to Baltimore's aging population, people with disabilities, and individuals with chronic illnesses. Baltimore’s direct care workforce often subsists on low wages. A Maryland Regional Direct Services Collaborative study states, “Inadequate compensation is the single biggest factor driving the workforce crisis

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CRO Kerney on WYPR: Federal funds rushed into Baltimore during the pandemic. How have they been spent?

Listen to CRO Kerney on WYPR! Yesterday, CRO Kerney shared how ARPA provides financial relief for families, small business support, youth programs, affordable and supportive housing, and enhanc
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City of Baltimore Cuts Ribbon on Newly-Acquired Hotels Slated to Help Efforts to Address Homelessness

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside federal, state, and city leaders and advocates, cut the ribbon on the City's two newly acquired properties: Holiday Inn Express and the Sleep Inn & Suites.

 

Mayor Scott, Rec & Parks Announce Construction Plans for a Brand-New, ARPA-Funded Coldstream Aquatic Center

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), and City and State officials announced plans to construct a brand-new Coldstream Aquatic Center at a groundbreaking ceremony in Northwest Baltimore.

 

ARPA Insight Stories: Baltimore, Let’s Ride to Work

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Returning Baltimoreans to Work: Utilizing ARPA Fund for Commutes During and After the Pandemic

In 2022, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of Baltimore City’s innovative transportation program, “Let’s Ride to Work.” Let’s Ride to Work (LRTW) is a partnership between the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) and Lyft, Inc., supported with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act grant. Those who qualify must be 18 years or older, a resident of Baltimore City, have been newly employed within the past two weeks, work a minimum of 32 hours per week, and have a transportation need to reach their place of employment within Baltimore City. In keeping with its mission of delivering economic justice to Baltimore City residents, MOED invested $267,000 to fund up to 40 free rides per eligible resident for the first four weeks of employment. By then, the resident will likely have received their first paycheck, putting them on course to address their future transportation needs. Read more...

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Mayor Scott Announces Grant Applications Now Open for Round Two of the Digital Equity Fund

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity-a division of the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology-announced $1.8 million in additional digital inclusion investments through the Digital Equity Fund.

 

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