Terms of use

About Developing Lives

Developing Lives is a Baltimore-based community organization focused on youth development, healing, mentorship, and community empowerment. This website (developing-lives.org and related subdomains) is operated by Developing Lives.

Tax status & contributions

Developing Lives is not a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions, sponsorships, and donations made to Developing Lives are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions under United States federal income tax law.

Funds received are used to operate community programs, the annual Say Her Name walk, mentorship, and related initiatives. We will update this page if our tax status changes in the future.

Maryland charitable solicitation

Developing Lives operates in the State of Maryland. As an unincorporated community organization that is not a 501(c)(3), certain registration exemptions may apply, and we follow Maryland Secretary of State guidance for community fundraising. We are happy to discuss our organizational status with prospective partners, sponsors, and donors on request.

Use of this site

The content on this site — text, photography, brand marks, and event materials — is provided for informational purposes about our programs and the Say Her Name walk. You may share and link to this site freely. Please do not use Developing Lives branding to imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation without our written permission.

Walk participation

The Say Her Name walk is a free, community-organized event. Registration is requested for planning purposes. Participants attend at their own discretion and are responsible for their own safety, mobility, and the supervision of any minors in their care.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to developinglivesfounder@gmail.com.