John Hopkins commits itself to local impact through programs like HopkinsLocal, the Homewood Community Partners Initiative (HCPI), and sustained neighborhood engagement. Utilizing a holistic approach to community development, John Hopkins’ annual community engagement generated an estimated $1.65 million in economic impact through service
Key Points:
- Launched in 2015, HopkinsLocal is Johns Hopkins’ signature economic impact initiative built on hiring local residents, buying from local Baltimore vendors, prioritizing collaboration with local firms, and creating economic opportunity in Baltimore City
- HopkinsLocal has generated remarkable economic impact, driving more than $1.21 billion in spending with Baltimore-based businesses as of June 2024.
- The Cummings Scholars Program guarantees full cost-of-attendance scholarships for Baltimore public and public charter high school graduates from lower-income households and very reduced tuition for those from middle- income households, with the program providing over $46 million in aid in Baltimore since 20025
- In FY2024, The Johns Hopkins Health System hospitals spent $726 million on activities to strengthen the health and wellness of its communities, including free or reduced cost medical care, mobile units, screenings, and free clinics
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