“’Maryland’s ENOUGH Act is a powerful step towards addressing systemic and historic challenges, providing the tools needed for young people to thrive,’ Canada said. ‘Through philanthropic support of this initiative, we are investing in a generation of families and children who will transform their futures and provide boundless opportunity for those too often left behind.’
The alliance’s members commit to either direct funding of nonprofit organizations in ENOUGH-eligible jurisdictions or contributions to the ENOUGH Community Support Fund. The Governor’s Office for Children will guide funders on how to maximize their impact and align investments with state priorities.
Notable organizations supporting the alliance include Blue Meridian Partners, the Bainum Family Foundation, and the Sherman Family Foundation. Blue Meridian Partners President Jim Shelton highlighted the partnership’s focus on family wealth, educational equity, and economic opportunity as critical components of ending child poverty.”