The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private national philanthropy that creates better futures for the nation’s children by strengthening families, building economic opportunities and transforming neighborhoods into safer and healthier places to live, work and grow.

The Naval Academy Athletic Association is a sports company based out of 566 BROWNSON ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, United States.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore works to enhance Jewish life. It addresses charitable, educational, religious, humanitarian, health, cultural and social service needs of the Jewish community locally, nationally, in Israel and throughout the world. Our vision is of our people living and working together to experience the power and joy of Jewish life as active participants in a vibrant and vital Jewish community. We believe that this vision is achievable through careful planning by The Associated in partnership with the agencies we fund and the many other institutions that devote themselves to the enrichment of Jewish life in Baltimore – our community’s synagogues, schools, community centers, government and so forth.

Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 chapters nationwide help our members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of our communities. You’ll find we’re member-driven and member-strong, helping our 23,000 members thrive. As the nation’s premier construction association, Associated Builders and Contractors provides a strong foundation for our members’ growth. Since 1950, ABC has helped construction executives develop skills, lead a safe and productive workforce, find support and expand networks to achieve sustained success to build the places where America works, lives, plays, heals, learns and prays. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and more than two million employees. Learn more at abc.org.

MSEA is the 76,000-member Maryland affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA). NEA represents over 3.2 million public education teachers, support professionals, retired educators, school administrators, higher education faculty, and future educators.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) fights for bold and creative solutions to the pollution that plagues the Bay and its tributaries. Across the six-state Chesapeake watershed, CBF sets the agenda, serves as a watchdog, and speaks out on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay to business, government, and the public. CBF fights for strong and effective laws and regulations and works cooperatively with government, business, and citizens in partnerships to protect and restore the Bay. When necessary, we use legal means to force compliance with existing laws. We restore the Bay's essential habitats and filtering mechanisms, such as forests, wetlands, underwater grasses, and oysters, through a variety of hands-on projects. Finally, CBF's environmental education program introduces residents to the wonders of the watershed and works to heighten sensitivity, increase knowledge, and empower citizens to take positive action toward the Bay's restoration.

New England Carpenters receive the cream of the crop when it comes to their benefits—from a comprehensive health benefits plan to employer-paid pension and guaranteed annuity plans. The New England Carpenters benefits package rivals any in the industry. Benefits and provisions are established through collective bargaining between representatives from the union and management and are administered by Trustees representing both sides. For every hour a carpenter works, employers contribute a designated amount to cover the cost for health and retirement benefits. Employers also contribute to industry advancement programs that provide for apprentice and journeymen-level upgrade training and safety.

Calvert Hall College (www.calverthall.com), a Catholic and Lasallian college preparatory school, provides a diverse community of young men with a broad and balanced human and Christian education through excellent academic and extracurricular programs that promote leadership, achievement and service within the church and community.

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is the largest and most diverse international association serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain and the only to seamlessly integrate world-facing advocacy and industry-facing support. We exist to bring the industry together to create a vibrant future for all. We grow our member’s prosperity by conducting advocacy; connecting people and ideas; and offering guidance that allows us all to take action with purpose and confidence.

We believe that educated, employed, and engaged young people possess the power to solve the world’s toughest problems. For more than 25 years, we’ve led and sustained coordinated action to harness the talent and potential of the world’s youth, now numbering 1.2 billion. At the heart of our efforts is building partnerships, initiatives, and curricula that prepare young men and women to succeed as citizens, employees, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.

United Way of Central Maryland promotes equity, creates opportunity, and improves lives. We bring together partners to take on the toughest challenges facing our communities, develop and launch innovative programs that benefit the residents of our region, and connect generous people with the causes they care about. Working together, we strengthen families and communities by increasing access to basic needs such as health, housing, employment, and education.

A non-profit association of suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, architects, engineers, AHJs, Fire Service personnel and all others dedicated to gaining the worldwide acceptance of the fire sprinkler concept. The mission includes efforts in education and code development to save people from the devastating effects of unfriendly fire. NFSA is the voice of the fire sprinkler industry.