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On the evening of May 13, 2026, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis filled with celebration, the sound of applause, and the energy of a community united around its young people. Charting Careers hosted its Annual Scholarship & Awards Night, recognizing scholars from elementary school through college and awarding more than $34,000 in scholarships and educational support to students pursuing college, career training, and certification programs. This year, Charting Careers celebrated 13 graduating seniors joining its growing network of Beyond Scholars—bringing the total to 36 scholars who continue receiving support through college and career pathways. Of the graduating class, seven will attend Anne Arundel Community College in the fall, five will enroll in four-year colleges or universities, and one will enter the workforce upon graduation. To learn more click here!

A dynamic new weekly program launching in the Annapolis Gardens community aims to connect residents with critical resources while fostering connection, well-being, and community pride. The initiative will kick off with a celebratory ribbon cutting on April 23rd from 4-6 pm.

This resident-focused effort is led by Diesha Contee, Charting Careers’ Community Impact Specialist, and Annapolis Gardens Community Vice President Shawnte Brown in partnership with Annapolis Gardens, Winn Residential, the City of Annapolis, and First Baptist Church of Annapolis. With a strong background in community organizing, Ms. Contee is passionate about driving sustainable change and strengthening neighborhoods from within.  Learn more here.

We’re excited to share that Charting Careers has been selected as a recipient of CADCA’s Take Back Your 10 mini-grant!

This national initiative draws attention to the 10 years tobacco use can take from a person’s life—and empowers youth to reclaim their futures through prevention and education.

With this grant, our team will integrate Take Back Your 10 activities into our programming, engaging young people in exploring how tobacco marketing, pricing, and retailer density impact their communities. Together, we’ll raise awareness, spark important conversations, and promote healthier choices.

We’re proud to join this national movement—and even prouder of the youth who will help leadthe way toward a tobacco-free future. Learn more here

Charting Careers, Inc., an Annapolis-based nonprofit consisting of 14 staff members and a legion of volunteers, goes above and beyond the scope of typical mentoring while incorporating family partnership and assistance for parents or caregivers.

Dr. Erin Snell, executive director of Charting Careers, explained that the nonprofit strives to recruit students and families who face obstacles or barriers to opportunity, such as living in a low-income neighborhood, experiencing loss, or incarceration of a caregiver.

Click to learn more about Charting Careers as profiled in the March 2025 What’s Up? Annapolis Magazine!

We are delighted to be recognized by Annapolis Moms as an organization they value for our community impact. You can read more about their recognition of Charting Careers here!

The Charting Careers Community Youth Coalition is working through youth groups to combat drug use and misuse throughout Annapolis. Read more here!

Continuing a long tradition of giving back to the community, Crosby Marketing Communications recently held its 12th annual Inspiring Actions That Matter™ Day, working with five local nonprofits, including Charting Careers.

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy awarded Charting Careers with a 5-year $125K Drug-Free Communities grant. Charting Careers, a local nonprofit focusing on Annapolis youth and families, joins a handful of other Maryland communities to receive an award this grant cycle. The funding will support their goals of advocating policy changes and preventing and reducing youth substance use.

Almost 40 adults from various professions, including artists, marine service leaders. firefighters, entrepreneurs, and more, volunteered their time to share their personal career journeys with more than 250 seventh grade students at Annapolis Middle School on March 7th at our annual Career Day.

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