
Donald Gresham
Advocacy Advisory Council Member
Donald Gresham is a lifelong Baltimorean and a community leader in Middle East Baltimore. He has carried on the fight for his neighborhood and historic neighbors who have been wronged and forcibly displaced by Johns Hopkins and wealthy development interests. Through his organization BRACE (Baltimore Redevelopment Action Coalition for Empowerment) he constantly advocates for the community and has built an essential network of care. In addition to advocacy and educational engagement, BRACE has developed many levels of support including essential food, fresh produce and access to its free store. BRACE is the co-recipient of the 2024 Reverend Melvin B. Tuggle Community Excellence Award for their work creating strong community partnerships to address health needs in East Baltimore.