Help us raise $25,000 to keep our programs running as we transition to a new fiscal sponsor.

For the past decade, Baltimore Youth Arts (BYA) has served as a supportive community for talented young artists and youth seeking connection. Since our inception, we have engaged with over 2,000 young people and provided paid job training to more than 180 individuals through our Studio Apprentice Program. We offer mentorship, job training, arts education, and a welcoming space for youth, helping them develop creative skills, pursue career pathways, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Now, we need your help.

Our fiscal sponsor, Fusion Partnerships, is dissolving, which means we must act fast to secure BYA’s future. To do this, we are raising funds to cover essential operating costs while moving to a new fiscal sponsor and taking the necessary steps to become an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Baltimore Youth Arts is excited to begin working with Uplift Alliance (UA) as we embark on this new chapter of our program. Alongside UA, BYA will work to strengthen our policies and procedures so that we are better prepared to become an independent organization in the future.

Funding Goals and Timeline

Our current goal is to raise $ 25,000 to cover immediate operational needs and ensure our programs continue with minimal disruption.

We are working toward a total goal of $60,000 to secure the resources needed for a smooth transition to a new fiscal sponsor and to lay the foundation for long-term sustainability.

Donations will help BYA maintain daily operations and manage an unexpected transition that has significantly increased our administrative workload. Raising the immediate $25,000 will support ongoing programming and help us access critical reimbursable grant funding. Reaching our full goal of $60,000 will allow us to build a financial reserve under our new fiscal sponsor, ensuring long-term stability and uninterrupted support for the youth we serve.

This funding will allow us to

🖤 Continue our programs for youth across BYA programs
🖤 Assess our long-term options as we transition to a new fiscal sponsor and prepare to become an independent 501c3
🖤 Ensure a smooth transition so BYA can keep serving youth without disruption

How You Can Help

🖤 Donate Today – Every dollar helps us keep our programs going!
🖤 Spread the Word – Share this campaign with your network.
🖤 Host a Fundraiser – Get creative, rally support, and work with BYA youth and staff!

Your support means everything to us! Together, we can ensure BYA continues empowering young people through the arts.

Help Baltimore Youth Arts Secure Our Future!

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