Building Up the Block Party 2025

Saturday October 18, 2025 1pm-6pM

Transformation Church of Jesus Christ

5150 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, MD 21229

Meet our valued sponsors and trusted vendors who play a crucial role in supporting our mission.

About the Presenter

Yashar’el Empowerment Foundation is a Baltimore-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the community through education, outreach, and empowerment. Our mission is to restore hope, rebuild neighborhoods, and provide resources that strengthen families and individuals. From monthly care package distributions for the unsheltered to financial literacy education, we are committed to bridging the wealth gap and fostering generational growth.

As the proud host of the Building Up the Block Party, we bring together local families, entrepreneurs, and organizations to inspire, educate, and equip our community with the tools needed for homeownership, financial independence, and long-term success.

Meet Our Sponsors

Fairway Home Mortgage Towson Branch

Fairway Home Mortgage’s Towson Branch is proud to serve as the main sponsor of this year’s Building Up the Block Party. Dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve the dream of homeownership, their experienced team of mortgage professionals guides clients through every step of the process with care, integrity, and personalized attention.

From first-time homebuyers to seasoned homeowners, they offer a wide range of loan options tailored to meet unique needs and goals. Beyond providing mortgage solutions, the Towson Branch is deeply committed to community involvement. Their sponsorship of the Block Party reflects their passion for connecting with families, sharing valuable homeownership resources, and empowering individuals to build strong financial futures.

Fairway Home Mortgage – Towson Branch
A trusted local partner in making homeownership happen.

Uqual is the nation’s first loan readiness company, empowering aspiring homeowners with advanced financial tools, expert loan readiness coaches, and tailored action plans to overcome common barriers to loan approval—including credit, debt ratios, documentation, and down payment preparation. Through their partnership with the Building Up the Block Party, they’re helping families understand their financing potential and take confident steps toward homeownership.

James Busia State Farm

Serving the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, the James Busia State Farm Agency helps families protect what matters most with auto, home, life, health, and business insurance. With a commitment to personalized service and community connection, the James Busia State Farm Agency goes beyond policies—helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions about their coverage. Their partnership with the Building Up the Block Party reflects their dedication to supporting local families and empowering the community with valuable resources for a secure future.

CLUSTER CONSULTING

Cluster Consulting is a business partner for brick-and-mortar businesses, restaurants, and beyond. The firm fixes leaks in staff pipelines, inventory flows, and community ties before they become costly, and builds systems that raise margins, steady teams, and give owners space to grow. Experience includes work with multi-location operations and in-home consulting, connecting clients to a network of relationships and resources strong enough to tie down their toughest challenges.

Black Commerce Maryland

The core mission of Black Commerce Maryland is to connect the Black consumer with Black-owned businesses in the State of Maryland, in furtherance of increasing the circulation of the dollar in the Black community. The platform is accomplishing this by creating the largest, fastest-growing directory of Black-owned businesses in the state.

CANDI MARKETING SERVICES

Candi Marketing Store is a one-stop shop for Black Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, creating stunning websites, funnels, AI-powered ChatBots and Voice Agents, social media marketing, press releases, copywriting, SEO, and the Google Suite of services. Through its partnership with David Allen Capital, the company also connects businesses to working capital, lines of credit, and payment processing solutions; its mission is to give Black business heroes the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive, strengthen communities, and leave a lasting legacy.

Yashar’el Financial Empowerment

Yashar’el Financial Empowerment is dedicated to helping individuals and families build lasting wealth through financial literacy, education, and actionable strategies. We believe that knowledge is the foundation of empowerment, and our mission is to close the wealth gap by equipping our community with the tools needed to master credit, manage money wisely, become homeowners, and create generational wealth.

Through workshops, online courses, and one-on-one guidance, Yashar’el Financial Empowerment provides step-by-step education on topics like budgeting, saving, credit building, homeownership preparation, estate planning, and more. Our goal is simple — to transform financial mindsets, strengthen economic foundations, and empower every household to build a legacy of wealth for generations to come.

Meet Our Vendors

Frolic Brands

Frolic Lemonade empowers its supporters to unlock their full potential of being cheerful, excited, and energetic in all things. Through refreshing treats and unique merch, the brand inspires a carefree spirit and a life lived to the fullest.

Young Successful Leaders Inc.

Young Successful Leaders gives parents peace of mind while supporting youth and young adults with consistent love. Guided by the motto “We Build Youth, Who Build Youth,” the organization envisions a future where youth-led innovation drives economic growth, strengthens neighborhoods, and inspires ongoing cycles of mentorship and success.

D & C Kreationz

D&C Kreationz crafts scratch-made cookies, cakes, and treats with love, care, and a pinch of nostalgia, bringing the warmth of home to every bite.

CeeCee Spices

CeeCee Spices is a flavor-forward brand offering chef-quality seasonings for home cooks who value taste and convenience. Rooted in a commitment to food security and community nourishment, the brand aims to make great meals accessible to all.

J2 Education and Wellness

J2 Education and Wellness, LLC is dedicated to equipping individuals and organizations with the knowledge and confidence to save lives. They provide professional CPR certification and education classes tailored for healthcare providers, businesses, and community groups. Their mission is to increase safety and preparedness in the community by teaching essential life-saving skills, including CPR and the proper use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

Through engaging, hands-on training, J2 Education and Wellness empowers participants to respond effectively in emergency situations—because every second counts, and every life matters.

The Tatch Hut

The Tatch Hut is a Jamaican food truck bringing the rich flavors and vibrant culture of the island to the streets of Baltimore and beyond. Known for authentic dishes like jerk chicken, curry goat, and festival bread, every plate is seasoned with bold spices and served with the warmth of true island hospitality.

More than just food, The Tatch Hut delivers an experience — island vibes, hearty meals, and the comfort of home-cooked flavor. Their motto says it all: “Fram di Pot 2 yuh Plate.”

Team Enough Baltimore

Team Enough Baltimore is a youth-led gun violence prevention organization working to create safer communities through education, advocacy, and grassroots action. By empowering young people to take the lead, it ensures that the voices most impacted by gun violence are heard in the fight for change. The organization engages in voter registration, legislative advocacy, and community outreach to mobilize the next generation of leaders. Under Brady United, Team ENOUGH chapters across the country are building a movement that challenges the status quo and pushes for bold, lasting solutions. 

Bmore Fry Guys

Bmore Fry Guy Company, founded in 2020 by Rodkne, brings Baltimore a fresh take on classic comfort food. Our specialty is crispy golden wedge fries, finished with chef-inspired toppings and paired with signature sauces that turn every order into an experience. From quick bites to crowd-pleasing trays, our mission is simple: deliver bold Baltimore flavor with every wedge.