Southeast Baltimore · Since 1975
Julie Community Center connects neighbors through education, wellness, food access, youth development, volunteerism, and meaningful community experiences.
Welcome to Julie
Since 1975 the Julie Community Center has been a front door for Southeast Baltimore — a place to eat, learn, move, mentor, celebrate, and be known by name.
Our mission: to walk alongside our neighbors in Patterson Park and Southeast Baltimore, meeting immediate needs and building lasting opportunity through food access, education, wellness, youth development, and community connection.
Read our storyOur impact
The Julie Community Center is a nonprofit community organization involved in advocacy, education, and workforce development in Southeast Baltimore. Here is where that work shows up.
Our Child Care Careers Training Program prepares adults to become State certified Child Care Providers, with ongoing support as graduates enter jobs and continue their education.
After-school programs, youth enrichment, and adult education have been part of the Julie Community Center's work in Southeast Baltimore for decades.
We work with Southeast residents — particularly those on low and fixed incomes — to identify and access the resources and support their families need.
We develop instruments that combat both poverty and urban decline, and foster individual and neighborhood pride, participation, and self-determination.
We partner with local individuals, schools, and organizations — including senior outreach at Apostolic Towers — to identify and address the community's needs.
Featured programs
Eleven programs run out of one rowhouse door — food, learning, movement, mentorship, and celebration.
Our flagship workforce development program trains adults to become State certified Child Care Providers, with 144+ hours of instruction and ongoing support after graduation.
A monthly community meal where neighbors can gather for free hot food, fellowship, and connection. Everyone is welcome.
Helping reduce food waste by redistributing quality surplus meals to neighbors who need them.
An academic enrichment program focused on homework support, literacy, STEM exploration, mentoring, and helping students build confidence beyond the classroom.
A community health and wellness event connecting residents with health education, screenings, wellness resources, and local health partners.
Safe, supervised, activity-filled childcare that gives parents and caregivers an evening to relax, work, enjoy a date night, or simply have some time to themselves.
Community recognition
2016 & 2018
In 2016, Dr. Lori Edwards, then Board President of the Julie Community Center, was recognized by the Baltimore Orioles as a Birdland Community Hero for her dedication to public health and service to Baltimore City.
In 2018, the Baltimore Orioles further recognized the Julie Community Center through a charitable gift honoring her continued leadership and community impact.
Upcoming events
Coffee and conversation, the Baltimore Community Wellness Classic, and spooky fall fun — details for the next gatherings are here.
Julie Community Center · 100 S. Washington Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Join Executive Director Tye Gibson for a casual morning of coffee, donuts, conversation, and community connection. No registration is required.
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Patterson Park · Baltimore, Maryland
A nonprofit softball tournament and community resource fair with food vendors, local vendors, music, family activities, community organizations, and wellness and mental health awareness. A portion of proceeds will support breast cancer awareness through Susan G. Komen.
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Julie Community Center · 100 South Washington Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
A three-night haunted house and Halloween festival bringing spooky fun, family activities, concessions, and community together at Julie.
Learn MoreVolunteer
No experience needed and no long-term commitment required. Pick a shift that fits your life — we'll teach you the rest.
Cook, plate, and share dinner with neighbors on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Two hours a week of homework help changes a school year for a K–8 student.
Show up weekly over a chess board and stay in a teenager's corner.
Corporate and school service days across food rescue, painting, and events.
Reviews
Neighbors share their experience of the Julie Community Center on Google. Read what people are saying — and if Julie has been part of your family's story, we'd love for you to add your own.
Latest news
Now enrolling
Our flagship workforce development program offers 144+ hours of training toward State child care certification, in alternating English and Spanish semesters.
Quarterly
Program updates, event dates, and news from the block — read every issue of The Julie Tribune at JCCTribune.org.
Ongoing
Neighbors are telling us which programs they want to see next. Share your interest and suggest a program for your family.
Signature events & fundraisers
Community gatherings that raise support for Julie Community Center — and bring the neighborhood together while they do it.
Community Softball Tournament and Impact Village
Swing for Change is a community softball tournament and Impact Village fundraiser that brings together teams, residents, businesses, nonprofits, vendors, families, and supporters for a day of competition and community impact. The event raises support for Julie Community Center and a selected breast cancer-focused organization.
A Valentine's weekend fundraiser bringing the community together for live music, brunch, fellowship, a silent auction, and door prizes in support of Julie Community Center.
Ways to give
Every dollar turns into meals, tutoring, screenings, and safe evenings for families in Southeast Baltimore.
Helps provide meals and basic supplies for neighbors.
Supports youth enrichment and educational programming.
Helps fund community wellness events and family programming.
Supports workforce development, food access, and neighborhood initiatives.
We do almost nothing alone. These are the organizations actively working alongside us right now.
Program updates, event invitations, and stories from the block — once a month, never more.
Serve a meal, tutor a scholar, sponsor a program, or just walk through the door and say hello.
