No Boundaries Coalition

What No Boundaries Coalition does

No Boundaries Coalition is a resident-led nonprofit community organization founded in 2008 and formally incorporated in 2010, headquartered at Baltimore Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Place) with operations at the Historic Pennsylvania Avenue Market (1700 Pennsylvania Ave) in Central West Baltimore's 21217 ZIP code. It is governed by a board chaired by Christina Ramsey and led by Executive Director Ashiah Parker, supported by approximately 15 staff including directors of Youth Programs, Health & Food Justice, and Civic Culture. The organization runs four core program tracks: youth leadership through No Boundaries Youth Organizers (NbYO), ages 13–21; health and food justice via the Fresh at the Avenue produce market, the Central West Baltimore Buying Club, and the Fresh! Culinary Workforce Development Program for ages 18–24; civic engagement including the Block Captains Boot Camp, voter registration, and census outreach; and community events anchored by the annual Boundary Block Party (now in its 19th year) and CommUNITY Gatherings.

The Coalition generates revenue through a hybrid nonprofit model: tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations, annual and monthly membership dues ($75/year or $6.99/month), membership-based buying club fees, and direct produce sales — over $50,000 in 2019 at Fresh at the Avenue — supplemented by annual galas, block parties, and virtual fundraiser experience boxes assembled with more than 20 local restaurant and maker partners. Distribution is overwhelmingly physical and place-based: a brick-and-mortar Saturday produce stall, recurring membership and youth meetings, door-to-door canvassing, and large in-person community events. Technology use is limited to standard nonprofit SaaS — GivePulse for volunteer registration and Network for Good for donations — with no proprietary platforms, apps, or AI/ML capabilities.

The Coalition has built measurable civic impact: 6,695 residents served with $50,000+ in produce sales (2019), 1,000+ families receiving food support following Baltimore's civil unrest, 600+ residents attending the annual Block Party, and incorporation of its "Over-Policed, Yet Underserved" report into the U.S. Department of Justice–Baltimore City Consent Decree on police accountability. Strategic partnerships include core relationships with the Baltimore City Health Department, Whitelock Community Farm, Strength to Love II, the Baltimore Civic Engagement Partnership, Jubilee Arts Baltimore, and the DOJ Community Oversight Task Force, alongside a long tail of local restaurant and maker partners for fundraising. Recognition includes the 2018 Pax Christi Award from Pax Christi International.

Name

No Boundaries Coalition

Legal name

No Boundaries Coalition, Inc.

Website

https://noboundariescoalition.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

No Boundaries Coalition is a resident-led nonprofit community organization founded in 2008, serving Central West Baltimore's 21217 ZIP code with youth leadership, food access, civic engagement, and community organizing programs through ~15 staff and a multi-track programmatic model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Organizing Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil Society Strengthening & Civic Space (BPADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Community organizing
• Youth leadership development
• Food access programs
• Civic engagement advocacy
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies heavily on tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Annual fundraising events include galas, block parties, and virtual fundraisers. Donations support resident-led advocacy efforts including food access, public safety, and police accountability work.
2. Membership Program: Annual and monthly membership dues provide sustained revenue. Members pay $75 annually or $6.99 monthly, with requirements including 15 volunteer hours per year and attending four membership meetings annually. Members receive discounts at local partner restaurants.
3. Central West Baltimore Buying Club: Paid membership buying club offering discounted food access through collective purchasing power. Members pay $75 annually or $6.99 monthly. Non-members pay minimum $10 per delivery with no member pricing access.
4. Fresh at the Avenue Market Sales: Fresh produce sales at the Historic Pennsylvania Avenue Market generate revenue while providing workforce development opportunities. In 2019, over $50,000 in produce was sold serving 6,695 residents with 50 volunteers contributing approximately 1,000 volunteer hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

No Boundaries Coalition is a resident-led nonprofit that organizes Central West Baltimore residents around civic engagement, youth leadership, food access, and police accountability. It delivers direct services through the Fresh at the Avenue produce market, the Central West Baltimore Buying Club, the No Boundaries Youth Organizers (NbYO) program, the Block Captains Boot Camp, and the Fresh! Culinary Workforce Development Program, sustained by donations, memberships, and grants.

Product overview

No Boundaries Coalition operates as a community organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of community programs including youth development (No Boundaries Youth Organizers/NbYO), food access (Fresh at the Avenue produce market, Central West Baltimore Buying Club), civic engagement (Block Captains Boot Camp, voter engagement), and community events (Boundary Block Party, CommUNITY Gatherings). The organization also provides workforce development through the Fresh! Culinary program and maintains a membership program. These are social programs, not technology products or software services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• No Boundaries Youth Organizers (NbYO): A youth-led advocacy group sponsored by No Boundaries Coalition that advocates for youth engagement around issues affecting youth aged 13-21.
• Fresh at the Avenue
• Central West Baltimore Buying Club

Products and services

• No Boundaries Youth Organizers (NbYO) Youth-led advocacy group sponsored by No Boundaries Coalition that advocates for youth engagement around issues affecting youth ages 13-21, providing community organizing, professional, and life skills training.
• Fresh at the Avenue Community volunteer-run weekly produce market at the Historic Pennsylvania Avenue Market providing access to low-cost, high-quality fresh produce with SNAP/EBT acceptance and workforce development opportunities.
• Central West Baltimore Buying Club Virtual food access initiative bringing residents safe, affordable, community-powered shopping through collective buying power, with online ordering, delivery, and curbside pickup directly from food distributors and local makers.
• Fresh! Workforce Development Program 12-week Culinary Workforce Development Program for youth ages 18-24 offering earn-while-you-learn training at Fresh at the Avenue, including ServSafe Manager Certification and preparation classes hosted by Swill by Blacksmiths.
• Block Captains Boot Camp 12-week leadership program designed to give residents knowledge and skills to organize in their community around issues important to them, including block captain training and civic engagement.
• Membership Program Community membership program requiring 15 volunteer hours per year, four membership meetings per year, and commitment to civic engagement, health and food justice, organizing, and youth development; includes discounts at local partner restaurants.
• Fresh at the Avenue Produce Market Sales Direct produce sales at the Historic Pennsylvania Avenue Market (1700 Pennsylvania Ave) operating Thursday-Saturday 9:30AM-4:00PM, with SNAP/EBT acceptance and Double Your Dollars matching program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 6,695 residents with over $50,000 in produce sales (2019)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chase Street Accessories & EngravingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Local Baltimore business offering employee recognition/awards, promotional items, and personalized gifts. Contributes engraved items for NBC fundraising events and virtual fundraiser experience boxes.
• Time Printers, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Family-owned printing company providing printing services and communications solutions for the coalition's marketing and event materials.
• D. Watkins (Author, Teacher, Speaker)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Baltimore-based author and educator. Hosted VIP Book Club meeting with D. Watkins discussing his book 'We Speak For Ourselves'. Contributes to Book Lovers experience box for virtual fundraiser.
• Avenue BakeryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Bakery located at 1808 Pennsylvania Ave on historic Pennsylvania Avenue. Supports efforts of The Royal Theater & Community Heritage Corporation. Local partner in the community.
• Fresh at the AvenuecoreOthers · 1 December 2020Community volunteer-run weekly fresh affordable produce market at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. Features locally grown and organic produce. Core program of the No Boundaries Coalition's health and food justice work.
• Club ParadiseminorOthers · 1 December 2020Community-owned source for beer, wine, and liquor at 1300 Laurens St, Baltimore, MD 21217. Local neighborhood business partner.
• Everyone's Place African Cultural CenterminorOthers · 1 December 2020African cultural center offering books, CDs, lectures, health food products, spiritual products, clothing, jewelry, art and fragrances. Supports knowledge of self from pre-K to PhD.
• Noona'sminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020New American pizza restaurant at 1203 W Mount Royal Ave. Partner for Family Game Night experience box and community events. Provides 10% discount to NBC members.
• The Tilted RowminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Fine fare restaurant and gastropub at 305 McMechen St. Community dining partner in Central West Baltimore.
• Charm City ChocolatesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Gourmet chocolate company crafting small batches from family recipes. Contributes chocolate items to Couples Paint & Sip experience box for virtual fundraiser.
• Cuples Tea HouseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Minority/woman-owned tea business offering premium loose teas, accessories, and cultural atmosphere. Contributes tea products to Book Lovers experience box.
• Mouth Party CaramelsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Artisan caramel company founded in recognition of cancer survivors. Contributes caramels to experience boxes for virtual fundraiser. Commits to giving back for every caramel sold.
• Spirits of Mt. Vernon Wine ShopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Neighborhood wine shop offering selection of wine, beer, and liquor. Board member Victoria Schassler is a regular donor to local Cancer Society.
• Off The RoxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Black-owned wine and beer boutique in Highlandtown. Contributes wine to experience boxes. Offers craft beer and small-production wines.
• WeSolarminorOthers · 1 December 2020Community solar initiative bringing affordable solar access to under-resourced communities. CEO Kristal Hansley advocates for communities of color and low-income communities to be included in Maryland's renewable energy shift.
• MiJo-B CreationsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Creative projects centered around healing with art. Contributes art supplies to Couples Paint & Sip experience box for virtual fundraiser.
• New Secrets TeaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Luxury wellness tea brand focused on helping individuals reach optimal health and beauty potential. Contributes tea products to Book Lovers experience box.
• No Land BeyondminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Baltimore's first board game bar in Old Goucher. Contributes games to Family Game Night experience box. Part of local business ecosystem.
• Ms. Cook TherapyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2020Homemade brittle and grilled lemonade business with cooking show on Facebook Live. Contributes almond brittle to Cigar & Whiskey Box for virtual fundraiser.
• Baltimore City Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to stock healthier foods in local corner stores as part of food justice initiatives. Through partnership, 4 local corner stores are stocking healthier foods as identified by the coalition's food access work.
• U.S. Department of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition led by CEO Ray Kelly took a leading role in writing the Consent Decree between DOJ and Baltimore City on police accountability. Coalition's report 'Over-Policed, Yet Underserved' was incorporated as reference material in DOJ's final report.
• Whitelock Community FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Baltimore City farm located in 21217 area code. Produces fresh produce sold through Fresh at the Avenue market. Part of local food system strengthening efforts.
• Strength to Love IIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal urban farm located in 21217 area code. Supplies fresh produce to Fresh at the Avenue market. Supports local food production and community health.
• Swill by BlacksmithsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant hosting preparation classes for Fresh! Workforce Development Program at 906 Washington Blvd. Chef with over a decade of culinary experience provides instruction.
• Baltimore Unity HallcoreOthersPrimary meeting and event space at 1505 Eutaw Place for membership meetings, Civic Saturdays, youth programs, and community events.
• Green and Healthy Homes InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for environmental justice programming. Led Abby Cocke from the initiative in conversation about clean and healthy homes and buildings with NBC.
• Baltimore Civic Engagement PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of organizations including No Boundaries Coalition, Step Up Maryland, Baltimore Votes, and Village of Violetville working to increase democratic engagement through voter registration, candidate forums, and block captain trainings.
• Jubilee Arts BaltimorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of annual Boundary Block Party. Partnership brings together community arts and organizing for integrated neighborhood celebrations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Strong City Baltimore: Established Baltimore-based nonprofit working on community development, civic engagement, and resident-led organizing across multiple neighborhoods. Comparable mission with broader geographic scope.
• CASA (Maryland): Regional community organizing nonprofit in Maryland running civic engagement, workforce development, and youth programs. Comparable grassroots organizing and advocacy model with larger scale.
• Food Policy Action Council (food justice ecosystem):

Direct peers

• Baltimore Votes: Coalition partner running voter registration and get-out-the-vote work in Baltimore. Operates a similar community organizing model targeting the same demographic and geography.
• Whitelock Community Farm: Local Baltimore urban farm in the 21217 area that supplies Fresh at the Avenue with produce. Directly comparable food justice and urban agriculture mission serving the same community.
• Jubilee Arts Baltimore: Co-host of the annual Boundary Block Party and community arts partner. Comparable mission combining community engagement, arts, and organizing in Central West Baltimore.
• Step Up Maryland: Fellow member of the Baltimore Civic Engagement Partnership focused on civic engagement and community organizing. Directly comparable resident-led advocacy model in Baltimore.
• Baltimore Civic Engagement Partnership: Coalition of organizations explicitly working alongside No Boundaries Coalition on voter registration, candidate forums, and block captain trainings in Baltimore. Highly comparable civic engagement mission and resident-led model.
• Village of Violetville: Community organizing partner of No Boundaries Coalition within the Baltimore Civic Engagement Partnership. Similar grassroots civic engagement focus in Baltimore neighborhoods.

Others

• Baltimore City Health Department: Government partner working with No Boundaries Coalition to stock healthier foods in local corner stores. Comparable health and food justice focus operating at city scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nbcoalition_cwb
• Facebookfacebook.com/NoBoundariesCoalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/noboundaries21217
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/no-boundaries-coalition

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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