MORE IN THE MIDDLE

More In the Middle is a wealth building initiative of Associated Black Charities and it’s Collaborative Partners that aims to close the wealth gaps in Maryland and to strengthen the economic competitiveness of the state and region.

In spite of gains over the recent decades, differences in income, employment, educational attainment, housing and business ownership rates persist between African American and White communities at a national and local level.  Published by Associated Black Charities, The Dashboard Report highlights the wealth gaps between the African American and White middle class in Baltimore.

The More in the Middle Initiative seeks to increase economic assets in communities through strategic interventions focused on five core investment areas:

These investment areas are designed to retain, grow, and attract “More in the Middle”—more middle income residents who will help grow the economy of the region and spread their economic gains across the state.