On Sunday, June 8, more than 600 people gathered at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in West Baltimore for a major public action hosted by BUILD, joined by state and city officials, the Greater Baltimore Committee, and leaders from the financial sector. The event marked a significant step in the ongoing effort to dismantle the legacy of redlining and revitalize Baltimore’s disinvested neighborhoods.

Led by PNC Bank, a coalition of financial institutions and the Greater Baltimore Committee committed to take the lead in organizing a private capital fund aimed at supporting the work to end Baltimore’s vacant housing crisis. BUILD publicly announced a bold goal to capitalize the fund with at least $100 million.

This private investment will be used to leverage the $1.2 billion already committed by city and state government to neighborhood revitalization. During the event, Maryland Housing Secretary Jake Day announced the state’s willingness to partner with BUILD, GBC, and the financial sector to establish a secure and effective structure to house the fund.

Mayor Brandon Scott also addressed the assembly, pledging concrete action on key housing issues—including permits, stabilization, demolition, and acquisition—with a public report to BUILD leaders promised for July.

In addition to the housing agenda, BUILD leaders shared updates on their campaigns to expand Fair Chance in Housing protections for formerly incarcerated individuals and to support immigrant families facing urgent challenges.

Together, BUILD and its allies are working to create a more just and equitable Baltimore.

Here's some press about the action.