ANNUAL GALA

Inspiring Hope Gala raises funds for the foundation

By Team BCPS

Another successful Inspiring Hope Gala is in the books

On May 2, Champions of Education from across Baltimore County and beyond gathered at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre for the 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools Inspiring Hope Gala. The event celebrated the outstanding students and staff of BCPS and featured Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers as keynote speaker. 

Funds raised via sponsorships, ticket sales, and the silent auction will support the mission-driven work of The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.

The Education Foundation is on a mission to contribute to a brighter future as a Champion for the system via advocacy, fundraising, and programming. We believe that, together, we can ensure that all students, educators, and school communities have the resources necessary to reach their full potential. 

Since 1992, the foundation has provided scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing post-secondary education and training. Since 2012, the foundation has provided funding for school and office-based grants and special projects designed to enhance the general curricula on all grade levels. And, since 2018, the foundation has run not one, but two Exchangerees – educator resource centers where BCPS educators shop for resources and materials at no cost to themselves.

Thank you to our generous donors!

The foundation relies upon the generous support of its community partners to sustain these impactful initiatives. Thank you to all who supported the 2025 BCPS Inspiring Hope Gala.

Heroes of Hope

• American Design Associates
• APGFCU
• First Financial Federal Credit Union

Champions of Hope

• Kaiser Permanente
• Ocean Pride
• Thrive Behavioral Health

Unsung Heroes of Hope

• Baltimore Community Foundation
• Cigna Healthcare
• GWWO Architects
• The United Way of Central Maryland

Friends of BCPS

• Deborah Phelps
• Christina Pumphrey

Donors

• Melissa Appler
• Kevin Connolly
• Jess Grim
• Tag Landon

In-Kind Donors

• About Faces
• Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
• Black and Decker
• Bluestone Restaurant
• Chick-fil-A Towson
• Cuples Tea
• First Financial Federal Credit Union
• Fogo De Chao
• Growing Minds Bookstore
• Heather Lageman
• Laurel Park Racetrack
• Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
• Owings Mills High School hOMe Made
• Padonia Park Club
• Pappas Restaurant
• Deborah Phelps
• Raising Cane’s
• Sandra Paetow Photography
• Smyth Jewelers
• Southwest Airlines
• Superior Tours
• The National Aquarium
• The Education Foundation of BCPS’ Board Members
• The Washington Capitals
• The Wellhouse
• Karen Wise
• Towson University/Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute

Thank you to all who contributed to this amazing event in support of The Education Foundation of BCPS.

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