Venable Foundation Annual Report | FY2021

“I have personally supported East Bay Children’s Law Offices since it was formed in 2009, and I am grateful for the Venable Foundation’s support of this amazing organization. EBCLO’s lawyers and social workers advocate for and protect one of the most vulnerable segments of our society – foster youth.” Meredith R. Bushnell , Partner East Bay Children’s Law Offices “For more than 10 years, I have been engaged with the Abramson Scholarship Foundation, an organization that provides scholarships and mentoring to DC public high school graduates attending 4-year colleges. Many of our scholars are first in their families to go to college, and the college graduation rate of our scholars exceeds 90%, far in excess of national averages.” Brian L. Schwalb , Partner Board member, Abramson Scholarship Foundation “The Urban Teachers’ teacher- training model model is effective in creating grassroots agents of change in urban centers. These training programs are neither quick nor inexpensive, and the Venable Foundation’s support is important to make sure that lasting, positive change can take root in the Baltimore community through educational reform, one classroom at a time.” John V. Sunder , Partner Board member, Urban Teachers “For many of my nine years on the board of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Venable lawyers have held an expungement clinic at the Helping Up Mission on Giving Tuesday. Over the years, approximately 20 Venable lawyers have worked to expunge charges for nearly 100 clients, helping to ensure that petty crimes do not lead to life-defining consequences.” Charles J. Morton, Jr., Partner Board member, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service