Partner with us

Let’s build something together.

Developing Lives is just getting started. The organizations, businesses, and people who join us early shape what this becomes — for the youth, families, and communities we serve across Baltimore.

Why partner
with us

Real Baltimore, real impact, real partners.

We are Baltimore natives building from the inside out — not an outside group parachuting in. Our work focuses on youth ages 12–18, mentorship, healing, and community. Every dollar, hour, and resource you contribute lands directly in the neighborhoods that need it most.

Partnership with Developing Lives means visibility at our community events, a shared commitment to long-term change in Baltimore City, and the resources we need to keep showing up for youth and families year-round.

Ways to partner

Multiple ways in.

Organizations & Nonprofits

Co-host programs, share resources, run joint events, and amplify each other's work across Baltimore.

Local Businesses

Sponsor a year of mentorship, contribute in-kind goods, fund the community center we're building for teens, or open your space for community gatherings.

Schools & Youth Programs

Refer youth, host workshops together, or build pipelines for mentorship and enrichment.

Faith Communities

Host healing circles, walk alongside us at the annual Say Her Name Walk, and stand together for the families we serve.

What your
support funds

The everyday work behind the mission.

Sustaining a community organization is quiet, unglamorous, and constant. Partner dollars go directly into the working parts that keep Developing Lives on the ground for Baltimore.

A community center for our teens: A dedicated Baltimore space where youth can gather, learn, and be mentored consistently — the anchor we're working toward.
Uniforms for the team on the ground: So the people showing up for families are visible, recognizable, and easy to find in the moments that matter.
Program & office supplies: The materials that make mentorship sessions, workshops, and daily operations actually run.
Year-round mentorship for Baltimore youth: Sustained relationships with young people ages 12–18 — the work we started this organization to do.
The quiet response families need: When a Baltimore family is going through the worst week of their life, we show up. Partner support is what keeps that possible without asking families for anything in return.

Sponsor the mission

Sponsor a year of the work.

Sponsorship keeps mentorship, healing, community events, and the annual Say Her Name Walk running for another year in Baltimore. Choose the tier that fits your organization and complete your sponsorship directly below.

Developing Lives operates in partnership with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Through this partnership, contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Flagship

$2,500

Title Partner

Largest logo, press recognition, exclusive title status, VIP placement, recap video

$1,000

Gold Partner

Premium logo placement, featured sponsor post, vendor space, speaking opportunity

$500

Silver Partner

Logo on flyer, vendor table, social spotlight, banner, branded giveaway

Support the organization

Every contribution matters.

Not a business, but want to show up for the community? Choose a level that fits and we’ll put it directly into the mentorship, supplies, and support that keep this organization running.

$25