This inaugural cohort will include 12 dynamic social entrepreneurs from Baltimore who are dedicated to addressing critical issues within the community. Each participant will receive $2,000 per month for six months, from October 2024 to March 2025, ensuring they have the financial support necessary to fully engage in this intensive program. This funding is specifically intended to address inequities and enable full participation, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all participants.
The fellowship is named after Drs. Elmer and Joanne Martin to honor the visionary founders of the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum and celebrate their remarkable legacy. With a deep commitment to education, social justice, and cultural preservation, the Martins established this groundbreaking institution. Their work has made a significant impact on the field of social work, particularly through their influential research, including “The Helping Tradition in the Black Family and Community,” “The Black Extended Family,” and “Spirituality and the Black Helping Tradition in Social Work.”
Key Details:
- Cohort Structure: 12 social entrepreneurs will be selected to participate in this six-month program, receiving mentorship, training, and financial support to enhance their impact.
- Financial Support: Each participant will receive $2,000 per month to support their full engagement in the program.
- Application Process: Interested social entrepreneurs can apply by completing the application form found here. FAQs regarding the program can be accessed here. For any additional questions, please reach out to hello@cllctivly.org.
- Deadlines: Applications for priority consideration must be submitted by Friday, August 30th. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by Friday, September 20th.
“We are excited to host this inaugural cohort in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s CSIS. This program not only honors the incredible legacy of Dr. Elmer and Joanne Martin but also invests in the future of Baltimore by equipping social entrepreneurs with the resources they need to lead transformative change. Dr. Yanique Redwood, CLLCTIVLY’s scholar-practitioner in residence, is supporting the development of the fellowship and is infusing liberatory leadership principles into the design of the program. We look forward to seeing the innovative solutions and leadership that will emerge from this cohort.” –  Jamye Wooten, Founder, CLLCTIVLY
“I am so proud and excited that The Center for Social Impact Strategy will support this important and historic initiative. I am thrilled to be working with CLLCTIVLY to provide tools, resources, and a learning and engagement platform for the fellows to cultivate their social ventures and fill their own cups.” – Ariel Schwartz, PhD, Managing Director, Center for Social Impact Strategy, University of Pennsylvania.
CLLCTIVLY invites all eligible social entrepreneurs in Baltimore to apply for this unique opportunity to be part of a community dedicated to creating lasting social impact. The program reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing social impact in Greater Baltimore and throughout the sector. Â
Join us in this journey to drive positive change in Baltimore and beyond.
About CLLCTIVLY
CLLCTIVLY is a place-based social change organization centering Black genius, narrative power, social networks, and resource mobilization.
About CSIS
The Center for Social Impact Strategy is an action-oriented training center and research lab located within the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice.
