Standing Committees of The Wayward Foundation

Our standing committees provide essential governance, strategic leadership, and day-to-day oversight to support our mission of securing safe housing for veterans and citizens re-entering society.

Core functional committees

Each committee plays a pivotal role in maintaining operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, and strong community partnerships across Baltimore, Maryland, and surrounding areas.

Finance committee

Monitors fiscal operations, which include raising and administering funds to support operations, establishing methods for supplying capital needed to acquire, develop, and operate real property and other financial investments.

Ways and means committee

Performs all fundraising unctions and activities.

Community relations committee

Shares key information about the foundation with the public, building trust, advocacy, and local neighborhood relationships.

Operational leadership with purpose

Structured governance guarantees that every applicant receives fair consideration and that our staff members have the dedicated resources needed to empower individuals transitioning into stable lives.

Program committee

The program committee reviews, approves, or denies housing applications submitted to The Wayward Foundation. Serving veterans and returning citizens, this committee evaluates applicants' readiness to ensure a supportive environment for long-term reintegration.

Human resources committee

The human resources committee continuously reviews personnel needs, staffing policies, and volunteer management. By fostering a skilled and compassionate team, this committee ensures that our human services reach the highest standards of care.