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.

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.

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 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.

Curtis Ward is an author and storyteller from Baltimore, Maryland, celebrated for his raw, authentic, and relatable narratives. His debut novel — adapted from a script he first wrote at just 19 — immediately captured readers’ attention and created strong demand for a sequel.

Fueled by resilience, creativity, and a deep passion for storytelling, Curtis continues to craft powerful stories that reflect real-life experiences and emotions. His ultimate goal is to bring these stories from the page to the screen, sharing them with an even wider audience through film.

EST 818 Skincare is a skincare brand dedicated to creating products that nourish, protect, and enhance all skin types. With a focus on both effectiveness and experience, our mission is to help you embrace your natural beauty while prioritizing self-care as an essential part of your daily routine.

For more than 14 years, Living Wellness Chiropractic has been helping individuals and families in the Columbia, MD community achieve optimal health and wellness. Their dedicated team provides hands-on, personalized chiropractic care for patients of all ages — from children to seniors.

They take a whole-body approach to healing, focusing not only on relieving pain but also on improving posture, lifestyle habits, and biomechanics to address the root cause of discomfort. Their mission is to empower you with the knowledge and care needed to achieve lasting relief, improve mobility, and reach your full health potential — so you can live life to the fullest.

“Our tea is body care, our body care is tea.”

Ayoni — a Yoruba word meaning “it’s all joy!” — is a pharmacist-formulated, handcrafted line of herbal wellness products created in Dr. O.G.’s Apothecary in Baltimore, MD. Each product blends ancestral wisdom with clinical expertise to support the body’s natural healing process.

Founder Eziaku OG “Dr. O.G.” is a Clinical Pharmacist and Medical Herbalist dedicated to bridging the gap between modern medicine and traditional plant-based healing. Inspired by childhood memories of her grandmother’s herbal remedies in Nigeria, she transformed that legacy into a mission: to help people heal, nourish, and thrive with the gifts nature provides. After moving to the United States at age 7, Dr. O.G. earned a Chemistry degree from Morgan State University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Today, she uses that dual knowledge to craft products and experiences that bring JOY to the body and mind.

Plant Based Joy is Ayoni’s vibrant “pharmaSIS” — Baltimore’s first pharmacist-led tea bar and mobile apothecary. Through deliciously functional teas and medicinal herbs, Plant Based Joy “serves JOY to the hood,” encouraging communities to reclaim their wellness naturally. Visit the custom mirrored airstream trailer to experience the JOY-fueled tea menu, explore herbal remedies, and take time to reclaim your “thyme.”

The Washington Team Realty is a trusted real estate group dedicated to helping clients navigate every stage of the home buying and selling process with professionalism, expertise, and care. Based in Maryland, the team specializes in residential sales, first-time homebuyer guidance, investment properties, and relocation services.

With a strong focus on client education and strategic support, The Washington Team Realty is committed to making each real estate experience smooth and successful. Through market knowledge, personalized solutions, and a passion for empowering families to build generational wealth, the team continues to turn homeownership dreams into reality across the region.

Sacsboots Collection is a lifestyle brand that merges fashion, wellness, and everyday essentials into one elevated experience. The brand offers a curated selection of stylish t-shirts, refreshing natural juices, and versatile accessories created to inspire confidence, self-expression, and balance in daily life.

With a focus on quality, creativity, and intentional living, Sacsboots Collection is dedicated to providing products that not only enhance personal style but also promote a healthier, more authentic lifestyle.

Bead Buddeaz specializes in handcrafted beaded accessories designed to add creativity and charm to everyday life. The collection features a variety of unique pieces, including bracelets, wallets, keychains, beaded pens, charmed socks, and more — each crafted with care and imagination.

What makes Bead Buddeaz truly special is that every product is designed and created by children, showcasing their creativity and passion for art. Through their work, the brand celebrates self-expression, craftsmanship, and the joy of bringing original ideas to life.

The Gentle Glow is a handmade self-care brand dedicated to creating natural, high-quality products crafted with love and intention. Its collection includes soothing candles, nourishing soaps, body scrubs, body butters, hand sanitizers, and more — all designed to support relaxation, rejuvenation, and everyday wellness.

The brand also offers natural hair and beard growth oils, along with refreshing sprays that help enhance both inner and outer glow. Each product is thoughtfully made to encourage self-care, confidence, and a gentle touch of luxury in daily routines.