Community Quarterback: Cherry Hill Strong (website​)

Community: Cherry Hill

County: Baltimore City

Award: Approximately $3 million

Contact: Zeevelle Nottingham-Lemon (zeevelle@cherryhillstrong.org) 

Cherry Hill Strong is a nonprofit Community Quarterback working alongside the residents of Cherry Hill to align partners and resources, set and implement strategy to strengthen education, community wellness, housing, economic vitality and overall quality of life based on the community’s vision. The Partnership Collaborative consists of strong community institutions including Arundel Elementary School, Historic Cherry Hill Elementary / Middle School, Dream BIG Foundation, Cherry Hill Community Coalition, Cherry Hill Development Corporation, Cherry Hill Tenants Council, Cherry Hill Eagles Foundation, Restoring Inner City Hope, and many others. Building off the Cherry Hill Transformation Plan, the Partnership will implement projects across all four ENOUGH Focus Areas including but not limited to kindergarten readiness, maternal supports, small business development, and home ownership.