Community Voices

Real stories from youth and community members whose lives have been changed through our programs — proof that transformation starts here.

Being part of 2ELEVEN® Impact’s youth leadership programs changed how I see myself and my future. I didn’t just learn skills — I discovered confidence, purpose, and a deeper connection to my community. Now I walk with vision, ready to lead and give back.
Maria Lopez
Maria Lopez
Community Member, Southwest Baltimore Resident
I found a future in the field. Thanks to 2ELEVEN® Impact, I stepped into agriculture and entrepreneurship with confidence. I didn’t just learn to grow food—I learned to grow vision. Now, I’m building something real for myself and inspiring others to believe they can do the same.
James Carter
James Carter
Local Entrepreneur, Eastern Shore Community Leader
2ELEVEN® Impact gave my voice a canvas. Through their arts programs, I rediscovered confidence, healing, and purpose. I didn’t just learn to create—I connected, healed, and found real career pathways. Their support helped me transform expression into opportunity, and my story into strength.
Aisha Thompson
Aisha Thompson
Youth Artist, Baltimore Arts Collective
2ELEVEN® Impact turned my pain into possibility.” Before them, my path felt invisible. But through their programs, I didn’t just receive help—I received transformation. Isolation became opportunity. Confusion became clarity. Now I walk with purpose, building a future I once couldn’t imagine.
Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson
Community Advocate, Maryland Community Organizer

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Your action rebuilds more than communities—it restores futures. When you donate or volunteer with 2ELEVEN® Impact, you fuel youth leadership, transform trauma into power, and help create lasting change in Maryland’s most underserved areas. Be the difference that multiplies.
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