Foundation
Mission Statement
The BWI Community Development Foundation (also known as “The Partnership Foundation”) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2008 that exists to transform and revitalize the central Maryland region by supporting and implementing initiatives within its strategic focus areas.
Our Strategic Focus Areas: Transportation, economic, community, and workforce development, education, hospitality, tourism, and local military support.
Donations and grants to The Partnership Foundation underwrite our work. Currently The Partnership Foundation manages a free County Connector Shuttle in Anne Arundel County for job seekers and employees, and a Roadside Beautification program around the Arundel Mills Mall, Live! Casino & Hotel area. Both programs are funded by the Local Development Council (LDC). The Partnership Foundation also raises funds for the BWI Marshall Airport Summer Youth Initiative program.
Make a Donation
Donations will help to offset operational costs for The BWI Community Development Foundation.
Board of Trustees & Officers
Officers
Gina Stewart
President
BWI Community Development Foundation
Linda Greene
Foundation Chair
Matt Hauser
Vice Chair
Geico
Nely Valcheva
Treasurer
First Citizens Bank
Ronny Jones
Secretary
BWI Community Development Foundation
Trustees
Bonnie Hinkle
COPT Defense Properties
Kelsey Gary
KG Truck & Auto
Shannon Harcum
Visit Annapolis Anne Arundel County
Andrew Habib
Liff, Walsh & Simmons
Foundation Staff
Osman Kamara
Office Manager
BWI Community Development Foundation
Lauren Garrett
Community Grants Manager
BWI Business Partnership
Programs
Shuttle Schedule
County Connector shuttle runs 365 days a year with 2 shuttles running during peak weekday hours. See shuttle schedule for more info.
LDC Roadside Beautification
Fully funded by the Anne Arundel County Local Development Council (LDC), the Roadside Beautification Program involves the collection, removal and disposal of trash within a three mile radius of Live! Casino & Hotel.
LDC County Connector Shuttle
The County Connector shuttle is fully funded by the Anne Arundel County Local Development Council (LDC). It connects workforce and job-seekers to effectively access employment opportunities in this area.
LRCIF Roadside Beautification
Fully funded by the Laurel Race Course Impact Fund (LRCIF), the Roadside Beautification project includes year-long services, particularly: litter pick-up, removal, and disposal of trash on Route 198 from Corridor Marketplace to 3300 Fort Meade Rd Laurel MD and includes the 6 ramps at the 198 and 295 exits.
Summer Youth Initiative
MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration, along with industry partners, take 50 students from Baltimore City inside of one of the most fascinating workplaces in the world for one week.