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Mayors for a Guaranteed Income @mayorsforagi.bsky.social · 9d

Zaaear is a mother, a Baltimore native, and entrepreneur.

She is also a recipient of the Baltimore Young Families Success Fund guaranteed income program.

Her story shows how direct, unrestricted cash programs can reduce precarity and bring freedom and opportunity to so many families like hers.

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Mayors for a Guaranteed Income @mayorsforagi.bsky.social · 7d

"The results of Baltimore’s Young Families Success Fund show how direct cash support unlocks potential and creates opportunities for families to move from surviving to thriving. This aligns with data from over 20 other cities, proving that GI is a policy solution for poverty and income inequality.”

Guaranteed income pilot lifted young Baltimore families out of financial stress, researchers find

A two-year guaranteed income program for young parents in Baltimore improved financial stability, reduced stress and increased education and job participation, according to new data.

www.baltimoresun.com

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 21h

#ARPAinACTION

Mayors for a Guaranteed Income @mayorsforagi.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: The Baltimore Young Families Success Fund (BYFSF) provided 200 young parents with $1k/month over 2 years.

Data show the program improved financial stability, housing and food security, mental health and increased employment.

Read the full report: www.guaranteedincomeworks.org/data-from-ba...

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 1d

The Recovery Office is seeking candidates for a Project Manager! If you are interested in applying, visit the link below today or visit BaltimoreIsHiring.com! #Baltimore #Hiring #Jobs #BaltimoreIsHiring #GovernmentJobs

Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 7d

APPLY TODAY*: Thursday, October 23

*Proposals are Due on November 23 at 11:59 pm EST.

The application and instructions for the Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant are available at arp.baltimorecity.gov/orf.

Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 8d

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 8d

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 8d

Mark your calendar: Thursday, Oct. 23
The Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant application & instructions go live at arp.baltimorecity.gov/orf!

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 14d

Learn more and prepare your proposal: arp.baltimorecity.gov/orf
#BaltimoreRecovery #OpioidResponse #PublicHealth #ARPA

Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 14d

🔹 Tier 3 (up to $500K): Mobile treatment & harm reduction
🔹 Tier 2 (up to $250K): Harm reduction & outreach services
🔹 Tier 1 (up to $50K): Social supports like housing, food, & employment assistance

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 14d

Key Dates:
Oct. 23: Application & instructions available at arp.baltimorecity.gov/orf
October 27 (10 AM) & October 28 (6 PM): Virtual orientations
November 23: Initial proposals due
January 25: Final applications due

Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF)

Background: In August 2024, Mayor Brandon Scott signed an Executive Order (EO) establishing a framework for administering Baltimore’s Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) to ensure transparency, accountabili

arp.baltimorecity.gov

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 14d

“After taking on Big Pharma directly for their role in the opioid crisis, we’re now delivering these funds to community organizations doing the work every day to save lives.” -Mayor Scott.

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 14d

$2 million in community grant funding will be available in FY2026 to support programs that expand harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services across Baltimore.

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 14d

Last week, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of the Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant application process—a new opportunity for Baltimore organizations on the front lines of the overdose crisis.

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 29d

Read Reports: arp.baltimorecity.gov/recovery-reports
Follow Funding: tinyurl.com/ARPADataDashboard
See Impact: tinyurl.com/ARPAImpactIndicators #ARPAinACTION

Recovery Reports

Recovery Programs Reports and Resources The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs must prepare and submit an annual Recovery Plan to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

arp.baltimorecity.gov

Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · 29d

The Recovery Office submitted its September 2025 monthly report to the City Council. This report summarizes spending and performance related to #ARPA funding as of August 2025. A copy of the report is now available on our website at arp.baltimorecity.gov/recovery-reports.

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · Sep 19

The Recovery Office promised transparency and accountability, and we remain committed to delivering on that promise.
Read Reports: arp.baltimorecity.gov/recovery-reports
Follow Funding: tinyurl.com/ARPADataDashboard
See Impact: tinyurl.com/ARPAImpactIndicators
#ARPAinACTION

Recovery Reports

Recovery Programs Reports and Resources The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs must prepare and submit an annual Recovery Plan to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

arp.baltimorecity.gov

Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · Sep 19

Statement from Deputy City Administrator Shamiah T. Kerney in response to Coverage on Baltimore City’s Financial Audit and ARPA Funds

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · Aug 1

This report provides a narrative describing how Baltimore City invests State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and summarizes spending and performance related to funding as of June 30, 2025.

Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs submitted its annual report to the U.S. Treasury on July 31, 2025. A copy of the report is now available on our website under Reports and Resources: arp.baltimorecity.gov/recovery-reports

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · Jun 6

Read Reports: arp.baltimorecity.gov/recovery-reports
Follow Funding: tinyurl.com/ARPADataDashboard
See Impact: tinyurl.com/ARPAImpactIndicators #ARPAinACTION

Recovery Reports

Recovery Programs Reports and Resources The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs must prepare and submit an annual Recovery Plan to the U.S. Department of Treasury.

arp.baltimorecity.gov

Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · Jun 6

The Recovery Office submitted its May 2025 monthly report to the City Council. This report summarizes spending and performance related to #ARPA funding as of April 2025. A copy of the report is now available on our website at arp.baltimorecity.gov/recovery-reports.

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Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · Apr 30

Read Reports: arp.baltimorecity.gov/recovery-rep...
Follow Funding: tinyurl.com/ARPADataDash...
See Impact: tinyurl.com/ARPAImpactIn... #ARPAinACTION

Recovery Reports

Recovery Programs Reports and Resources The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs must prepare and submit an annual Recovery Plan to the U.S. Department of Treasury.

arp.baltimorecity.gov

Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs @recoverbmore.bsky.social · Apr 30

The Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs recently published our quarterly report to the United States Treasury. Check out the At-A-Glance version, as well as the full report, on our website at: arp.baltimorecity.gov/recovery-reports

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