In the News
- ▸Police Commissioner for the Day Event — April 21, 2026
- ▸2024 MD Charity Campaign Now Open
- ▸MD State Employees and Eligible Retirees: Please Select UniFIED Efforts, Inc., Charity ID #82-3066612
- ▸UniFIED Efforts, Inc. is a 2023 Maryland Charity Campaign Member. Campaign Period TBA — GIVE NOW THROUGH PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
Our out-of-school programs offer homework help and tutoring for students who need extra assistance. We want to see your child succeed!
Healthy Hot Meals Provided & Quality Activities K-12 — We provide healthy and nutritious meals for your child to enjoy. No need to worry about packing a lunch.
No Cost to Parents — We believe that quality out-of-school-time care should be accessible to all. Your donation counts.
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UniFIED Efforts, Inc., 2022 AWARDS
Greater Baltimore Committee — Bridging the Gap Achievement Award
Greater Baltimore Committee — Bridging the Gap Community Impact Winner
Baltimore Magazine — Game-Changer Award
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Staffer Phyllis Ali w/Student "Scooter"
Washington Post Op-Ed
By Theresa Vargas, Columnist — August 25, 2021 at 5:16 p.m. EDT
A former cop created a program to help Baltimore kids. Now, she's hoping to give them more: a permanent safe haven. — The Washington PostDuring a drive earlier this week, Phyllis Ali asked the children in the car with her what they wanted to be when they grew up.
$250k MD General Assembly Grant
Thanks to the 40th MD State Legislative Delegation, led by State Senator Antonio L. Hayes. Delegates: Marion D. Amprey, Frank M. Conaway, and Melissa Wells.
Baltimore, MD, is a city of neighborhoods. Working directly with our community association and its president is crucial for us to thrive, grow and deliver services.
Annie J. Hall, President, Penn-North Community Association
BIG NEWS!
Meet our 2023 Student Intern — Taylor Skinner
Taylor joined our organization in 2023. She is a 2023 graduate of Bowie State University, Bowie, MD, and a former Bowie's Women's Softball team member. Our youth will find a way to engage in civic activities if we provide viable avenues. Fundraising was Taylor's primary function. Our youth better understands just how social media platforms can be used for the "good." Thank you, Taylor! UE's mission was enhanced because of your volunteerism. Taylor's efforts ensured our commitment to parents that we remain at no cost to parents.
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In our students' own words
Check out this great video — WMAR-TV Highlights new proposed youth center.
baltimore magazine
Debbie Ramsey, UE's Founder and Executive Director w/student Cencere Echols featured in Baltimore magazine 2022 Game Changer edition.
"Changes follow creating something new" — Debbie Ramsey
In Penn North, a former BPD detective pushes to build a new youth and community center
By Ethan McLeod, Senior Editor at Baltimore Fishbowl — December 17, 2018
Neighbors once called it "The Plantation" — not with the grim historical undertone you might expect for the largely black community of Penn North, but with a more playful reference to the property's exterior. The three-story home at 2521 Woodbrook Ave. is uniquely set back from the otherwise row home-lined street, and sports a Southern-style second-floor balcony out back.
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Fishbowl Article Dec 17 2018 (pdf)Founder & volunteer as seen on NBC's "The Wall", Feb. 2021
2021 National Fundraising Campaign
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2021 National Fundraising Campaign
(L) Founder and Executive Officer, Debbie Ramsey and Volunteer Ghadir Smallwood on NBC's The Wall promote UE's mission and vision statements to the world.
Ghadir Smallwood, Volunteer — 2021 National Fundraising Campaign. Ghadir Smallwood, one of UE's first volunteers assists in UE's National Fundraising campaign by being Debbie's team-mate. Watch the video to see what happens!
MSNBC
Founder Debbie B. Ramsey on MSNBC — Executive Director as seen on MSNBC May 2, 2021
2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency
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