Frederick Douglass Tunnel Meetings
November 18 & November 20
UPCOMING EVENTS
Transportation Information
Please take a minute to fill out the Transportation Survey by scanning the QR code or visit: bit.ly/nbc-transportsurvey
Civic Saturday Sessions
Join us for a live discussion on Crime Prevention through Environmental Design with Darryl DeSouza of Black Knight LLC and West North Avenue Development Authority.
2024 Annual Fundraiser: Galactic Groove
Shake & Bake — 1601 Pennsylvania Ave
Workforce Development Internship Program
No Boundaries Coalition has relaunched our Fresh! Workforce DevelopmentProgram and we are actively recruiting. If you know a youth age 18-24 please encourage them to apply for this “earn while you learn” 12-week CulinaryWorkforce Development Program. Preparation classes will be hosted on site atSwill by Blacksmiths (906 Washington Blvd.). The work training site is no other than Fresh at the Avenue located within the Historic Pennsylvania Avenue Market (1700Pennsylvania Ave). Graduates will gain 12-weeks of instruction from a Chef and restaurant owner with over a decade of culinary experience, gain on the job training, and sit for the ServSafe Manager Certification Exam.
Our goal is to help graduates find at least part-time employment at the conclusion of the program. Fresh at the Avenue, No Boundaries’ Fresh Produce Market and the adjacent “Test & Prep Kitchen” serves as the backdrop for this exciting program. There students can apply what they learn while interacting with the amazing residents of Central West Baltimore.
Additionally, if you are a business owner in the food service or food retail industry and you would like to join our network of employers or be one of our site visits please let us know! We would love to partner with you.
To learn more about this program please contact [email protected] or call 443-414-6973.
RECURRING EVENTS
Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Place), every second Tuesday @ 6:00PM
Our monthly membership meetings are a time for fellowship, engagement, decision-making, and action. Our meetings take place in the basement of St. Peter Claver Church, where No Boundaries Coalition has been holding meetings for nearly 10 years. Membership meetings are open to anyone who lives, works or worships in Central West Baltimore (the 21217 zip code).
Avenue Market (1700 Pennsylvania Ave), every Saturday from 9:30am to 4:00pm and every Wednesday from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Fresh at the Avenue is a signature project of No Boundaries Coalition’s health and food justice work. Purchase fresh fruits & vegetables, get new recipes and partake in cooking demonstrations.
Saturdays from 11:00AM-12:30PM at Baltimore Unity Hall
The class is free to the community!
Virtual or in-person the third Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Stay tuned for details.
Civic Saturdays are designed as an opportunity for the 21217 community to get more engaged with each other and become more informed, enabled and empowered! We meet either virtually or in-person the third Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted. Civic Saturday Sessions usually include an expert guest who guides us through a topic, engagement effort or neighborhood involvement, support or appreciation event.
Committee work is done at our monthly membership meetings, and also at separately scheduled committee meetings. Our current standing committees are:
Get out the Vote (GOTV) Committee — The second Tuesday of every month (No Boundaries Membership meeting) 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
No Boundaries Youth Organization (NbYO) & Leadership Committee — Each Wednesday from 4:00 pm–6:30 pm. Programming with impact that matters to our youth in West Baltimore is happening every year at No Boundaries Coalition. Full youth membership meets on the1st and 3rd Saturdays from 2:00pm–5:00pm.
PAST EVENTS
Ride to the Polls
17th Annual Boundary Block Party
Eutaw Place Median
1505 Eutaw Place
Civic Saturday Sessions
Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Fresh! 8th Anniversary
Civic Saturday Sessions
Baltimore Unity Hall
1505 Eutaw Place
Cards for a Cause: Unleashing Generosity
Baltimore Unity Hall
1505 Eutaw Place
Civic Saturday Sessions
Baltimore Unity Hall
1505 Eutaw Place, Suite 101
Changing The Narrative: Addressing Gun Violence in 21217
Baltimore Unity Hall
1505 Eutaw Place
Civic Saturday Sessions
Baltimore Unity Hall
1505 Eutaw Place
National Night Out
Masjid Ul Haqq, Inc Recreation Center
514 Wilson St @ Division St
Join No Boundaries Coalition for National Night Out! Activities include dancing, games & basketball. Food will be provided.
16th Annual No Boundaries Block Party
1505 Eutaw Place
On Saturday, June 10th, No Boundaries Coalition and Jubilee Arts Baltimore will be hosting our 16th Annual Boundary Block Party. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of good music, good food, and fun activities for all ages. This year, we will celebrate by paying tribute to hip hop.
Civic Saturday Sessions
Masjid ul Haqq, Inc. Recreation Center
514 Wilson Street @ Division Street
It’s Almost Summer, Time to Increase the Peace. Come sign the peace pledge, hear youth poets slam on the microphone and hoop it up in a neighborhood v. neighborhood pickup basketball game!
For ages 13 to 24
Civic Saturday Sessions
Baltimore Unity Hall
1505 Eutaw Pl Baltimore, MD 21217
Crossing a Red Line: A Walking Tour on the Architectural and Historical Significance of Two Culturally Different Communities
Civic Saturday Session: Your Power and the Press
Fresh at the Avenue’s 7th Anniversary
Fresh at the Avenue, a program of The No Boundaries Coalition, is hosting its Sip & Sauté fundraiser in celebration of 7 years of fresh food access in Sandtown. The interactive cooking class takes places Thursday, February 23 and will feature an interactive cooking demonstration, followed by dinner. Proceeds from this event will support Fresh at the Avenue, a weekly community-powered produce market as well as No Boundaries Coalition’s general operations.
On Saturday, February 25th, 12pm – 4pm. join us for our 7th Anniversary Party, featuring an afternoon of family fun and free cupcakes while they last. A Kale Cook-Off will also be taking place, starting at 3:15pm. Community chefs will compete to make the best kale dish. Ingredients will come from Fresh at the Avenue inventory.
Thursday, February 23
6:00PM–9:00PM
• Interactive cooking demonstration
• Followed by dinner
• Limited availability
Saturday, February 25
12:00PM–5:00PM
• Music, games & children’s activities
• Cooking demonstrations, 12pm to 3pm
• Kale Cook-Off, 3:15pm to 3:45pm
Saturday, February 25, 2023
9:00am to 5:00pm
We are looking for volunteers for set-up, dish-washers and greeters throughout the day. Once you register to volunteer, we will reach out about your preferred task.
Civic Saturday Sessions: Networking 101
Civic Saturdays returns. Join us once again for one of our signature programs, Civic Saturdays which provides an opportunity for members of our community to engage with their neighbors, support network, and those who have influence or seek to have influence in our communities. Civic Saturdays will occur the third Saturday of each month.
2022 Annual Gala: Denim & Diamonds: Dancing into our Destiny
Join No Boundaries Coalition on Saturday, November 5th for Diamonds & Denim: Dancing into our Destiny, an evening of food, drinks, and plenty of dancing. This annual fundraiser will support our advocacy and empowerment of Central West Baltimore.
Live Music & Silent Auction alongside guided line dancing, and other joyous activities.
Wear your favorite casual glam attire. Prizes for the most glamorous and creative Denim + Diamond outfits.
You don’t want to miss this one of a kind experience.
15th Annual Boundary Block Party
1501 Eutaw Place
Join No Boundaries Coalition and Jubilee Arts Baltimore on June 18th for the 15th Annual Boundary Block Party! Enjoy good music, activities and fresh produce from Fresh at the Avenue! Shop with vendors and register on-site for meal tickets to support & enjoy local food trucks. Port Discovery is joining the line-up to provide an amazing experience for the kids and our headliners will be John Tyler & Wifty Bangura! Don’t miss it! Want to get involved? Sign up below to be a part of our volunteer team! For more information call us at 410-858-3787.
Civic Saturday: Reentry Resource Fair
Join The Flowers Whiting Initiative as we host fellow Reentry and Social Justice organizations in disseminating valuable resources and information to those who are in transition from the criminal justice system back into society or have otherwise suffered the indirect effects of mass incarceration.Youth are encouraged to attend.
For more information, please contact Derrick Whiting at (443) 390-9947 or [email protected]
6th Annual Youth Issues Assembly
Join the No Boundaries Youth Organizers as we come together to raise awareness about the main issues affecting youth in our community. Our goals are to gather our peers and challenge local elected officials and community leaders to advocate for Youth Issues.
Fresh at the Avenue’s 6th Anniversary
Fresh at the Avenue, a program of The No Boundaries Coalition, is hosting its 3rd Sip & Sauté fundraiser in celebration of 6 years of fresh food access in Sandtown. The interactive cooking class will feature an interactive cooking demo by phenom Chef Heather Smith, owner of Blacksmiths. Wine pairings will accompany the entree and dessert courses. Proceeds from this event will support Fresh at the Avenue, a weekly community-powered produce market as well as No Boundaries Coalition’s general operations.
February 1–6
Stop by Fresh and receive 50% off your purchase.
February 19
6:00PM–9:00PM
• Virtual cooking class
• Four-course meal with wine pairing
• $75 per couple
• Limited availability
February 26
12:00PM–4:00PM
• Free cupcakes while they last
• COVID-19 vaccines available
February 26
1:00PM–3:00PM
Taste testing available at the market. Follow along online via Facebook & Instagram Live.
2nd Annual Turkey Giveaway & Resource Fair
Participatory Budgeting Information Session for Youth
Featuring Baltimore City Department of Finance
14th Annual Boundary Block Party
Join No Boundaries Coalition and Jubilee Arts Baltimore on May 22nd for the 14th Annual Boundary Block Party! Enjoy good music, activities and fresh produce from the Fresh at the Avenue! Shop with vendors and pre-register for food tickets (limited supply available) to support & enjoy local food trucks. Celebrate and remember the lives of our family and loved ones who passed away last year in a community memorial. Submit a picture to the link below to honor your loved one and stop by our office to a FREE art kit (while supplies last) to design your own memorial flag!
All staff and youth participant’s temperature will be taken at the door and are required to wear a face mask. They will also complete a mini Covid-19 related health questionnaire upon arrival. Only program participants will be admitted into the building. Parents/Guardians are welcome to enter the building as the participant signs in. Lunch will be provided.
Vaccination Clinic
During the 14th Annual Boundary Block Party, join No Boundaries Coalition and our partners for a community vaccination clinic! The clinic will take place a brief walk from the main event and the follow up date for your second dose is already set. Join us on May 22nd and again on June 19th from 10:00AM until 2:00PM. We are all in this together!
NbYo Professional Photoshoot
As a part of our Professional Development programming NbYo will be hosting Professional Photoshoot Day for youth ages 13-20. Youth are encouraged to wear a semi-professional outfit.
All staff and youth participant’s temperature will be taken at the door and are required to wear a face mask. They will also complete a mini Covid-19 related health questionnaire upon arrival. Only program participants will be admitted into the building. Parents/Guardians are welcome to enter the building as the participant signs in. Lunch will be provided.
Community Clean-Up Day
2140 McCulloh Street Baltimore, MD 21217
Attendance Bus Tour
No Boundaries Youth Organizers Presents Attendance Bus Tour!
Bring your questions! We’ve got answers!
Learn More About:
Pennsylvania Avenue Market
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217
5th Annual Youth Issues Assembly
At the Youth Issues Assembly we will come together to create a game plan to fight some of the issues that us as youth face in Baltimore City. We will be holding a huge house meeting where everyone’s voice will be heard because each voice is valued. We are coming together in hopes to make the city a brighter place that provides the basic needs of each young person in Baltimore, Maryland. When the House Meeting starts we will follow a detailed agenda to get the most out of our time. Information gathered from youth will be used to hold ourselves and our elected officials accountable. We hope that all young leaders will join us in making a change.
VIP Book Club Meeting w/ Author D. Watkins
Bring your questions for D. Watkins about his book, We Speak For Ourselves: A Word from Forgotten Black America.
2020 Virtual Gala — Experience Baltimore
Thank you all for your generosity and your support of No Boundaries Coalition and Baltimore’s Small Businesses!
First Time Voters Day!
Saturday, October 31 — First time voters gathered to vote at Oriole Park!
Candidate Forum for City Council
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 — 21217 partners joined together for a Party on the Porch to highlight Community Unity and promote safe streets.
Candidate Forum for City Council
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 — No Boundaries Coalition hosted all registered candidates for City Council from Districts 7, 9 & 11 for a public community forum. The event was moderated by the distinguished Rev. Dr. Al C. Hathaway, Sr. Candidates were questioned directly by 21217 residents and members of the No Boundaries Coalition.
Fresh at the Avenue 4th Anniversary & Live Cooking Competition
Saturday, February 29, 2020 — Fresh at the Avenue, a social enterprise of No Boundaries Coalition, hosted a live cooking competition and tasting in celebration of its 4th Anniversary at the Avenue Market. The competition tested each contestant’s ability to prepare a raw and cooked kale dish using ingredients available from Fresh, augmented where necessary. Each participant was allowed one secret ingredient and an optional sous chef to win the competition.
Best Cooked Kale:
Team: Diva Yogi, lead by Michelle Stafford of the Bmore Yoga Community and Sous Chef Eula McDowell
Best Live/Raw Kale:
Team: Boom Boom, lead by Brandin Bowden of The Institute for Integrative Health and Sous Chef Nicola Norman
People’s Choice:
Team: Diva Yogi, lead by Michelle Stafford of the Bmore Yoga Community and Sous Chef Eula McDowell
Thank you to everyone who attended our anniversary and special thanks to all of our participants including: Peter VanBuren, Mia Loving, Oriah Loving-Smith, Chepri Smith, & Sheva Smith.
2019 Annual Gala: A Royal Unmasking
On November 9, 2019, No Boundaries Coalition hosted its annual fundraiser. “A Royal Unmasking: No Boundaries Coalition 2020 and Beyond” took place at the Historic Westminster Hall in Baltimore, MD. The fundraiser is held annually to continue support for the advocacy work of the No Boundaries Coalition of Central West Baltimore.
2018 Annual Gala
On November 3, 2018, the No Boundaries Coalition hosted its annual fundraiser at the Historic Westminster Hall, in Baltimore, MD. Last year’s theme was “Our History, Our Hope.” The fundraiser is held annually to continue support for the advocacy work of the No Boundaries Coalition of Central West Baltimore.
12th Annual Boundary Block Party
On June 1, 2019, No Boundaries Coalition and Jubilee Arts Baltimore hosted the 12th Annual Boundary Block Party, which brought residents together in central west Baltimore across boundaries of race and class and neighborhoods to celebrate the strengths of the community.
The next block party will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020.
News
No Boundaries Coalition, Inc. is one of the leading community-led organizations in the Baltimore City. Celebrate the great accomplishments and activism efforts recognized within and beyond our community.
“It is an honor that the work … is being recognised by the world as a continued beacon of hope in a city overwhelmed with adversity,” said No Boundaries’ chief executive officer Ray Kelly. No Boundaries to receive Pax Christi award at ceremony to be held on the evening of September 15, 2018.
For media inquiries, contact our office by email or by phone (410) 800-2452.
P.O. Box 12825, Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 800-2452