Maryland officially launches $20 million ENOUGH initiative to tackle child poverty

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has officially launched its new initiative to address the issue of child poverty. The initiative is called the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) Initiative.

Governor Wes Moore this week announced the official launch of the new initiative, saying that the state is investing $20 million into the project. The funding will be used to provide support and resources to local communities that are most affected by child poverty.

The aim of the initiative is to create opportunities for children to succeed by addressing the root causes of poverty. The governor’s office has said that the project will provide targeted grants to eligible communities.

It is hoped that this will help to improve the lives of children and families affected by child poverty. The state government has said that it is committed to making sure that all children have access to the resources they need to thrive.

Officials say this is a significant investment in the state’s efforts to tackle child poverty. The new initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children in Maryland.

The Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) Initiative is a new community-based strategy to address concentrated child poverty in Maryland. It is a first-of-its-kind approach that combines funding and technical support for communities in need of solutions to deeply rooted challenges.

The Governor’s Office for Children, Maryland agencies, and a network of local, state and national organizations will work together with applicants and grantees in order to understand, develop, and implement community-focused solutions to end child poverty. The goal of the initiative is to create opportunities for children to succeed by addressing the root causes of poverty.

This new initiative is expected to make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children in Maryland.

Eligible communities can visit goc.maryland.gov to learn more and to apply for competitive funding.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.