The Center for the Study of Religion and the City (CSRC) at Morgan worked with the Black Church Food Security Network, BUILD Baltimore: Turnaround Tuesday workforce reentry program, and others to develop the successful grant proposal.

Researchers consisting of Morgan students and faculty will be aligned with grant recipients thereby relieving CSRC community partners from the rigorous documentation work required for archival purposes, enabling them to focus on the immediate tasks at head: serving the urgent needs of Baltimore City residents.

“We are grateful to Morgan State University and its Center for the Study of Religion and the City for their willingness to partner with the Henry Luce Foundation’s Theology Program in an initiative that involves rapid responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in a number of U.S. cities and regions,” said Luce Foundation Program Director Jonathan VanAntwerpen.

Led by Dr. Harold D. Morales, associate professor of philosophy and religious studies at Morgan, the CSRC inspires, shapes and supports student research and field work throughout Baltimore through partnerships with diverse religious groups, scholars, activists, community organizations, and policymakers.

“We are honored to have the Henry Luce Foundation’s support, for the opportunity to continue Morgan’s service to Baltimore, and to work with our community partners to address the City’s most pressing needs around food, shelter and health during this time of crisis,” said Dr. Morales.