The Nolita Project is a nonprofit organization founded in Baltimore, Maryland. It is founded upon the principles of the importance of education for youth and generating strong community ties in support of youth prosperity and success. The Nolita Project was created by Wesley Hawkins in remembrance of his mother, the late Nolita Smith. It is Nolita’s legacy of struggle and strength that has inspired The Nolita Project’s concept of educating and inspiring the youth.
We are dedicated to serving young people and their families by offering a comprehensive and holistic range of programs and services. Our mission is to address the social determinants of health and empower youth and families to thrive, fostering inclusive communities that support well-being and opportunity.
Providing essential support for smooth reentry and success.
Offering integrated care for the entire family unit.
We envision a Baltimore where youth in struggling neighborhoods are surrounded by a culture of support and healing that promotes resilience and helps them to envision a future where they can thrive so we provide a comprehensive, holistic range of programs and services for youth and their families to address their needs related to the social determinants of health in service to empowering youth and families to thrive, fostering inclusive communities that support well-being and opportunity while centering restorative justice, peer mentorship and leadership development, academic achievement, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed services, and racial equity.
Empowering families with holistic resources for returning citizens and their children.
Aiming to lower recidivism rates through tailored services for families.
The Nolita Project believes in collaboration and partners with RSN Sports DMV to teach students skills required or related to the Broadcasting Field.
Partnering to provide comprehensive care for parents and children.
Extending support through housing, transportation, and specialized workshops.
Whatever Your Reason for Donating and However You Choose to Make Your Donation, We Are Grateful for Your Support. Your investment in The Nolita Project, Inc. will have a lasting impact on more than just one young person, it will have a ripple effect that reaches hundreds of thousands of kids and their mentors each year. Thank you, in advance, for giving the gift of mentoring – because no young person should have to walk the road alone.
