Youth, family and community programs
Mentoring, family support, parent engagement and community development that help people and neighborhoods grow stronger.
See our programsStronger Individuals,
Stronger Families,
Stronger Communities
We help children, youth, families and communities thrive by turning research into programs, training and support that work.
A nonprofit based on East 25th Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
Three ways we create lasting change
Training and technical assistance
Leadership development, workshops, coaching and hands-on support that help organizations work at their best.
See training servicesResearch and evaluation
Research design, surveys, data analysis and program evaluation that show what works and why.
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Looking for help for yourself or your family?
Call us or send a short message about what you need. A member of our team will talk with you about GMRT’s youth and family programs, and if another organization is a better fit, we’ll help you find it.
Evidence-informed. Community-centered.
GM Research and Training is a Baltimore-based nonprofit. Our interdisciplinary team of researchers and practitioners works alongside community organizations, schools, government agencies and foundations to design, deliver and evaluate programs that improve lives, particularly in underserved communities.
To improve the quality of life for children, youth, families and communities, particularly those who are underserved, through research-based programs, training and technical assistance that foster lasting social and economic progress.
How we work
Every engagement starts with best practices and ends with evidence of what changed.
Understand the need
We assess community and organizational needs through research, data and consultation with the people closest to the issue.
Design and deliver
We build programs, training and technical assistance grounded in proven practices and tailored to local context.
Evaluate and improve
We measure results with rigorous methods and use the findings to strengthen services and inform policy.
“Any project that helps our citizens to interface more safely and effectively with the police, and also strives to bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement, will be most beneficial to society.”
Working together with
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Let’s build stronger communities together.
Whether you lead a community organization, a school, a public agency or a foundation, we would welcome the chance to work with you.