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Uplift
Building confidence and character through community engagement.
501(c)(3) Community Nonprofit · Annapolis, MD
Restoring the village.
Guiding the next generation.
From Back 2 Basics to Old 4th Ward The New Generation Inc.— a community-based nonprofit honoring our Annapolis neighborhood and investing in the youth who will carry it forward.
- Scholarships
- $2K
- awarded yearly
- Cycles
- 2×
- Summer & Winter
- Focus
- Youth
- mentorship first
Our Roots
From Back 2 Basics to a new generation.
We began as The Village — Back 2 Basics, with a simple, powerful idea: remember how our community used to be, when neighbors looked out for one another and every child had guidance.
As times changed, the youth of today face challenges that need that foundational village more than ever. So we evolved into Old 4th Ward The New Generation Inc. — restoring respect, providing solid guidance, and steering our children in the right direction.
Community First
Tight-knit, neighbor-to-neighbor support that honors the Old 4th Ward.
Heritage Preserved
Carrying the history of our streets forward into the next chapter.
Youth Empowered
Mentorship, opportunity, and accountability for the next generation.
501(c)(3) Mission
A registered nonprofit, transparent and rooted in Annapolis, MD.
Our Core Focus
The New Generation Rise Up Initiative.
A youth program created to uplift, encourage, inspire, and guide local young people — with mentorship, historical perspective, and community accountability to build successful futures.
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Encourage
Providing a safe space and strong support systems for local youth.
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Inspire
Connecting our rich neighborhood history with future goals.
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Guide
Offering direct mentorship to keep the next generation on the right track.
What We Do
Service to the Old 4th Ward.
Old 4th Ward The New Generation Inc. focuses on community engagement, heritage preservation, and youth development — through mentorship programs, neighborhood legacy projects, and educational support.
Youth Mentorship
Guiding the next generation through the New Generation Rise Up mentorship program.
Community Engagement
Hosting events like Unity Day that bring neighbors together around shared heritage.
Heritage Preservation
Honoring the stories, families, and legacy of the historic Old 4th Ward.
Educational Support
Equipping students with the resources and encouragement they need to thrive.
Scholarships
Awarding the Deborah Ann Johnson Memorial Scholarship twice a year to local youth.
Seasonal Outreach
Showing up for our community through holiday drives and year-round service.
Investing in the Future
The Deborah Ann Johnson Memorial Scholarship.
To honor our community and support our youth, we proudly award two $1,000 scholarships twice a year — during our Summer and Winter application cycles.
$1,000
Per scholarship
2
Awards per cycle
Summer
Application cycle
Winter
Application cycle
Meet the Founder
Veronica C. Grant
Founder & President
From Logistics to Community Leadership. Before dedicating myself fully to community advocacy, my career was defined by the open road — eleven years team truck driving with my husband Ryan, and over six years managing taxi, sedan, and dispatch operations. Logistics taught me how to coordinate operations; my true calling has always been coordinating opportunities for people.
Grounded in Science, Driven by Purpose. I pursued a bachelor's degree in Human Science at Post University. That foundation, paired with lived experience, reinforced a core truth: a community's greatest asset is its people, and our future relies on how we support our youth today.
Preserving Legacy & Building the Future. Today I am proud to serve as Founder and President of Old 4th Ward The New Generation Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) dedicated to community preservation and youth empowerment in Annapolis — from Unity Day to the Deborah Ann Johnson Memorial Scholarship, and the upcoming New Generation Rise Up mentorship program.
Our work honors where we come from while investing in where we are going.
Our Leadership
The board behind the village.
Neighbors, family, and friends giving their time so the Old 4th Ward can keep showing up for its young people.
Veronica C. Grant
Founder & President
Serving the Old 4th Ward community and stewarding our youth mission.
Ryan Grant
Co-Founder
Serving the Old 4th Ward community and stewarding our youth mission.
Renetra Anderson
Vice President
Serving the Old 4th Ward community and stewarding our youth mission.
Isaac Vineyard
Treasurer
Serving the Old 4th Ward community and stewarding our youth mission.
Inspiring Come-Unity
Moments from our community, scholarship, and Rise Up work.
A glimpse of the Deborah Ann Johnson Memorial Scholarship and the New Generation Rise Up youth program in action.
Deborah Ann Johnson Memorial
Neighborhood Event
Come-Unity Gathering
New Generation Rise Up
What's Ahead
Holiday sharing & community partnerships.
We are dedicated to building a stronger, more connected neighborhood through collaborative seasonal events. Coming soon: Holiday Sharing initiatives (like a community Secret Santa program) and partnerships with local organizations for vibrant Spring and Easter Extravaganzas for the greater Old 4th Ward community.
Holiday Sharing
Community Secret Santa and seasonal giving for our neighbors.
Spring Extravaganza
Outdoor gatherings welcoming the season with local partners.
Easter Family Day
A festive day designed for families across the Old 4th Ward.
Local Partnerships
Collaborating with organizations who share our mission.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from neighbors, families, and partners.
Support the Mission
Help us keep showing up for the next generation.
Your support funds scholarships, mentorship, and community events that keep the Old 4th Ward connected. Reach out to give, partner, volunteer, or simply learn more.
Restoring the villageGuiding the next generationCommunity firstYouth empoweredHeritage preserved501(c)(3) MissionNew Generation Rise UpScholarships & Mentorship
Restoring the villageGuiding the next generationCommunity firstYouth empoweredHeritage preserved501(c)(3) MissionNew Generation Rise UpScholarships & Mentorship