I. Fathers to Doulas Initiative (New Pilot – 2026 Launch)
Purpose:This pilot trains and supports Black and Brown fathers to serve as culturally responsive birth and postpartum support partners, strengthening family stability during the critical first 1,000 days of life and addressing Baltimore’s disproportionate infant mortality rates.
Cohort Size: 10–20 fathers per cohort
Duration: 6 weeks, 2 days weekly
2 hours of classroom-based instruction
1 hour peer support/coaching
● Prenatal and postpartum education
● Emotional support and trauma awareness
● Co-parenting and father engagement strategies
● Referrals to maternal health and social services
Scale (Year 1 Pilot):
40 fathers trained
20–40 families directly supported
● Increased father engagement during pregnancy and postpartum
● Improved maternal support and family stability
● Reduction in stress-related birth outcomes over time
● Father’s advocacy and protection during the hospital birth
II. OPWWEE: BmoreWet! (Operation Protect What We Eat & the Environment)
Purpose:
Participants Served (2025): 255 youth
Age Range: Middle and high school youth (4th grade to 11th grade, young adults age 18-24)
Out-of-School Time (OST): 4 hours/week
Summer Program: 36 hours/week
Cohort Length:
OST: 5 weeks
Summer: 5 weeks
Average Daily Attendance: 82%
Total Youth Interactions: 1,830+
Parenting Workshops Delivered: 3
Group Therapy Sessions Embedded: 55/ 1 hr. sessions
Youth participate in real-world environmental activities, including wetland exploration, water quality testing, oyster restoration, and wildlife data collection connecting science learning to community responsibility and career exposure.
III. Mental Health Counseling & Trauma Support
Purpose:
● Individual therapy
● Group therapy
● Family support sessions
● Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) intermediary services
● 92% of youth enrolled report exposure to trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
● 89% report needing mental health support prior to OMOL, but lacking access
Outcomes
● Improved emotional regulation and school engagement
● Reduced behavioral crisis
● Increased consistency in mental health care access
IV. Operation WorkFORX© Development: The Jarrett Project
Purpose:
Program Structure
Participants Served (2025): 45 youth
Age Range: 15–22
Session Format:
Multi-week cohorts focused on employability
Participant Demographics:
95% Black, 5% Hispanic
Majority from households below the poverty median
Core Components
● Professional soft skills development
● Financial critical thinking & literacy
● Career exploration and certification pathways
● Employer-aligned workforce readiness
● Increased job readiness and workplace confidence
● Clear pathways into vocational training and employment
● Reduced risk of disengagement from school or work
V. Operation Mahogany Angels & Rangers (New Initiative- March 2026)
Purpose:
Weekly Sessions: 2–3 hours
Duration: 5 weeks per cohort
● Responsibility and focus
● Controlled Breathing
● Emotional control
● Mentorship and positive identity development
● Violence/Suicide Prevention & Community Healing
● To reduce community trauma and stabilize families affected by violence, incarceration, and domestic abuse through restorative
● Restorative practices and conflict resolution
● Support for returning citizens and women with children transitioning from crisis
● Prior collaboration with the Baltimore City Police Department on youth violence reduction
Launching as a small, supervised pilot, with safety protocols, mental therapists, and certified firearm instructors.
VI. Senior Daytime Activities
Community Projects Completed: 10
Activities include; intergenerational programming, culinary demonstration/tasting, outdoor engagement, boating experiences, and upcoming Osprey data collection excursions.