Organization:4MyCiTy
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| Formation | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Christopher Dipnarine |
| Type | Non-profit Organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Location |
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Membership | Forbes Nonprofit Council |
Official language | English |
CEO | Vacant |
| Award(s) | Maryland Inno Fire Award Winner 2022 ( Baltimore Business Journal): Governor's Citation, State of Maryland. |
| Website | 4mycity |
4MyCiTy is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization[1][2] that promotes environmental sustainability through the diversion of potential food waste. 4MyCiTy was founded in 2018 by Christopher Dipnarine with a major focus on reducing food waste and limiting the harmful effects caused by organic waste on our environmental while improving food security for families within the communities.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Background
4MyCiTy was launched by Christopher Dipnarine[9][10] in October, 2018 and received its non-profit status on August 30, 2019,[11] with its headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. All members of the Board of Directors are volunteers, and their focus area is in the state of Maryland with a concentration on Baltimore City.[12][13] 4MyCiTy also has distribution operations in Washington DC, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Florida.[14][15] Since its inception, 4MyCiTy has diverted over 180 million pounds of food to families facing hunger, which estimates to be 150 million meals, and holds a Platinum Seal of transparency from charity rating organization Guidestar, Candid.[1][16]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "4MYCITY - GuideStar Profile". https://www.guidestar.org/profile/84-2908913.
- ↑ "4mycity | Charity Navigator Profile" (in en-US). https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/842908913.
- ↑ "Baltimore Ravens Community Quarterback Award 2021" (in en-US). https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/press-release-baltimore-ravens-community-quarterback-award-2021.
- ↑ "Picturing Maryland: A photo a day for 2021". https://www.baltimoresun.com/photos/darkroom/bs-md-picturing-maryland-2021-20210101-acz5objbfvfk3kmzd6hmn3jmfq-photogallery.html.
- ↑ "4MyCity helps feed Baltimore families in need, reduce waste" (in en-US). https://news.yahoo.com/4mycity-helps-feed-baltimore-families-230232465.html.
- ↑ "Maryland Attorney General" (in en). https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov:443/Pages/COVIDFoodHelp.aspx.
- ↑ "EcoRich & 4MyCity Promote Sustainable Food Management" (in en-US). https://www.ecorichenv.com/news/how-composting-can-help-save-the-planet.
- ↑ "Gas prices taking toll on food distribution nonprofits" (in en). 15 March 2022. https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/gas-prices-taking-toll-on-food-distribution-nonprofits.
- ↑ "Christopher Dipnarine" (in en). https://profiles.forbes.com/members/nonprofit/profile/Christopher-Dipnarine-Executive-Director-4MyCiTy-Inc/7348eb68-482d-4eb4-9601-ca63a268e00d.
- ↑ "Woodlawn parish becomes food hub" (in en-US). 2020-07-07. https://catholicreview.org/woodlawn-parish-becomes-food-hub/.
- ↑ "4MYCITY · 4MYCITY · 9113 Sunset Ridge Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133-3619". https://opengovus.com/sam-entity/113723620.
- ↑ "Fighting Hunger and Food Waste in Baltimore: 4MyCiTy" (in en-US). 2020-08-31. https://www.gothamgreens.com/journal/fighting-hunger-and-food-waste-in-baltimore-4mycity/.
- ↑ "Amigos of Baltimore County providing food for thousands of Latinx families" (in en). https://www.avenuenews.com/news/regional/amigos-of-baltimore-county-providing-food-for-thousands-of-latinx-families/article_0066b6d7-33db-56b8-9afd-912d6b98b813.html.
- ↑ "MOSS and Partners Joining to Support Washington Football Team’s Kam Curl’s 4MyCity Fundraiser" (in en). https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog/moss-and-partners-joining-to-support-washington-football-teams-kam-curls-4mycity-fundraiser.
- ↑ "4MyCity Is Trying To Feed 8,000 Baltimore-Region Families For Thanksgiving. Here's How You Can Help" (in en-US). 2020-11-16. https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/11/16/4mycity-is-trying-to-feed-8000-baltimore-region-families-for-thanksgiving-heres-how-you-can-help/.
- ↑ Harper, Sarafina (2020-05-19). "Mutual Aid In Public Housing Continues After Housing Authority Pushback" (in en-US). http://therealnews.com/mutual-aid-in-public-housing-continues-after-housing-authority-pushback.
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