Maryland Energy Administration grantee Civic Works is delivering food during COVID-19

Staff from Civic Works with Program Manager David Giusti. Civic Works has been able to perform 269 energy audits and upgrade 714 homes with their 2017 LMI grant program funds.

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is proud to see our long term grantee, Civic Works, helping those in need during COVID-19 with much needed food relief. Food delivery is usually a smaller work stream at Civic Works but the organization kicked their food focus into high gear to address the needs of residents during the coronavirus crisis.

The Real Food Farm at Civic Works yielded over 5,000 pounds of fresh local produce in 2019 for 8 communities. Learn more here about how Dana Stein, Executive Director of Civic Works and his team are working to address the rising need for food during this pandemic.

Real Food Farm in Clifton, MD photo credit: Civic Works

Civic Works has received multiple grants under MEA’s Clean Energy Communities Low-to-Moderate Income Grant.  Civic Works identifies and completes energy upgrade projects for Baltimore neighborhoods and also provides job training. Their comprehensive green career training programs, includes tracks in weatherization and solar installation.  All of the students who attend the Civic Works’ Center for Sustainable Careers can attain certifications and hands-on skills needed to succeed in the green economy.

Read more about how the strong partnership between Civic Works and MEA makes a positive impact on Baltimore neighborhoods below:

Energy Program for Low-to-Moderate Income Marylanders Makes Strong Impact