The Champion in Life Grant Award Program ran from 2011 to 2023 and recognized a select number of outstanding non-profit organizations in our local community who make it their life’s work to help those in need. You can learn about these organizations using the links below.

The Foundation is excited to be revamping this wonderful program in 2024, placing a deeper focus on helping non-profit organizations grow and thrive. Please check back in the coming months to learn more about our new program. Applications will be accepted at that time.

2023 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Fresh Start Furnishings

• The Shepherd’s Staff

2022 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• The Agoge Project

• The Red Devils

2021 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Family Survivor Network

• Mentoring Mentors

• Touching Young Lives

2020 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Baltimore Hunger Project

• Brown Memorial Tutoring Program

2019 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Assistance Center of Towson Churches

• Mentoring Mentors

• Strong City Baltimore - The Club at Collington Square

• Touching Young Lives

2018 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Empower4Life

• Sisters Circle

• The Baltimore Station

• Our Daily Bread Employment Center

• CollegeBound Foundation

• St. Vincent's Villa

• Penn-Mar Human Services

• Head Start of Baltimore City

2017 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• St. Ignatius Loyola Academy

• Next One Up

• Strong City Baltimore 29th Street Community Center

• SAFE Alternative Foundation, Inc.

• Keep Punching

• Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA of Baltimore County)

2016 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Boys & Girls Club of Harford County

• Building Families for Children

• Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City

• Center for Urban Families

• CollegeBound Foundation

• Cool Kids Campaign

• NeighborRide

• Our Daily Bread Employment Center

• Penn-Mar Human Services

• St. Vincent's Villa

• The Samaritan Community, Inc.

• VISEDAL Partnership

2014 CHAMPION IN LIFE GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Caring On

• The Gateway School

• Kugel Connection, Inc.

• Maryland New Directions

• Our Daily Bread Employment Center

• Penn-Mar Human Services

• Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative

• St. Jerome's Head Start

• St. Vincent's Villa

• League of Dreams

Prior to 2014, The Building for God Community Foundation recognized one particular individual or organization for their outstanding contributions.

2013 Champion in Life Award

Recipients: Bob and Michelle Gay

The 2013 Champion in Life Award was presented to Bob and Michelle Gay.  Their daughter, Josephine Grace, known as Joey, was one of 20 individuals who lost their lives during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings on December 14, 2012.  Joey’s 7th birthday party was planned for the next day.  <LEARN MORE>

2012 Champion in Life Award

Recipient: Tom Mathews

Tom Mathews carried many names - friend, partner, trusted advisor.  An avid golfer, Tom touched many in the community and professionally.  Though his passing in 2012 was unexpected, the impact he left will carry on for lifetimes to come.  <LEARN MORE>

2011 Champion in Life Award

Recipient: Vince Biser

Vince Biser continues to inspire all who meet him. Towson resident Vincent Biser, 
recently won his 4th National Association of One-Armed Golfers championship.  In 2011, Vince became the first Champion in Life award recipient.   <LEARN MORE>