We do almost nothing alone.

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur founded Julie Community Center in 1975 alongside residents of East Baltimore. For decades, members of the congregation have supported the Center through board service, organizational leadership, volunteerism, fundraising, grant support, and direct involvement in community programming.

Julie Community Center has worked with residents of Apostolic Towers through senior outreach, health case management, blood-pressure screenings, food access, and community support.

Julie Community Center has collaborated with Baltimore City schools to support students through classroom assistance, AmeriCorps service, after-school programming, youth enrichment, community-school initiatives, and food-access support. Historical school relationships have included Commodore John Rogers Elementary/Middle School, Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School, and Wolfe Street Academy.

Julie Community Center has hosted Notre Dame Mission Volunteers through AmeriCorps to help develop and implement youth and adult education programs. Volunteers have supported GED programming, classroom assistance, local schools, Head Start programs, youth activities, and other community initiatives.

Julie Community Center works with St. Vincent de Paul Head Start in support of its Child Care Careers Training Program and the development of a pathway from early-childhood education training to employment and career growth.

GPS University works alongside Julie Community Center to design, develop, and support youth enrichment, mentoring, leadership, wellness, community events, and special initiatives. Current collaboration includes support for the Compass Project Summer Leadership Experience and the development of Swing for Change. GPS University also assists Julie with testing and developing new ideas that can grow into sustainable community programs.