Baltimore Projects Listing

FAQ’s about the Baltimore Projects Listing

1. What is the Baltimore Projects Listing at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health?

The Baltimore Projects Listing is a website that contains information about some of the projects undertaken by faculty, staff, and students of the Bloomberg School in partnership with community members, community organizations, city officials, and government agencies to improve health in Baltimore, Maryland. The Listing was developed by the Baltimore Community Engagement Committee, which includes community members as well as representatives from the Bloomberg School.

2. How is the Baltimore Projects Listing part of the overall Baltimore Community Engagement Committee’s efforts at the Bloomberg School?

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has prioritized efforts to support the health of Baltimore, organized around Guiding Principles for Baltimore Community Engagement. Major efforts include the many community partnerships that are part of SOURCE, the work of the Urban Health Institute, and the efforts of the Baltimore Community Engagement Committee. To learn more about these efforts, please visit the Baltimore Community Engagement website.

3. What is SOURCE and are SOURCE projects in the Listing?

SOURCE is the community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins University schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine. SOURCE engages the JHU health professional schools and over 100 community organizations in mutually beneficial partnerships that promote health and social justice. A number of SOURCE projects are in the Listing. However, many of the student projects of short duration are not included. Community organizations can learn more about potential partnerships with SOURCE online.

4. What's the purpose of the Baltimore Projects Listing?

The key purpose of the Listing is to share information about ongoing projects and partnerships so that community members and organizations can learn more about specific efforts and explore new ways to work together.

5. How are projects added to the Listing?

Bloomberg School of Public Health faculty adds projects to the Listing. The Listing is in the early stages and expect the number of projects to grow over time. Currently, faculty are not required to add projects to the Listing. Student projects of short duration are not included in the Listing.

6. What types of projects are in the Listing?

The types of projects in the Listing include:

  • Community Consultation – These projects provide technical assistance, expert opinion, or other support focused on public health skills. They are designed to connect the knowledge of Bloomberg School faculty, staff, and students with the leaders and experts in Baltimore.
  • Service – These projects are collaborations focused on special events, activities, and volunteer opportunities. They could be a singular initiative or ongoing support for activities across Baltimore.
  • Research – These projects have a research component that aims to discover new insights or information to advance health in Baltimore and beyond.
  • Teaching and Learning – These opportunities provide education and training for members of the Baltimore community and/or JHU trainees, including those in service-learning courses.

7. What project information is available on the Listings website?

The Listing includes a brief summary of each project, the benefits or potential benefits to Baltimore, the topics covered, a point of contact, the population engaged, the Baltimore area involved, and selected announcements, websites, and publications.

8. Do you have similar Listings for other cities?

Not at this time.

9. How can I find out more information about a project in the Listing?

Each project includes a contact person, we encourage you to connect with the contact in the Listing to learn more.

10. What if I have suggestions or questions for the Listing?

For questions or any other suggestions about the Listing, please contact us at bmorelisting@jhu.edu.