About C.U.T.S.
From Faith-Based Community Development to Lasting Impact in Sandtown-Winchester, We Deliver Real Solutions in Housing, Health, Equity and Education.
Our Story
Building a Stronger Sandtown Through Faith and Action
Founded in 2016, C.U.T.S. is a faith-led nonprofit with a mission to uplift the Sandtown-Winchester community through service, collaboration, and compassion. Over time, we’ve grown into a unified network of churches, partners, and residents working together to improve housing, health, education, and economic opportunity in West Baltimore.
A Strong Network of Community Partners
Serving Sandtown Residents
Advancing Health, Housing & Education
A Strong Network of Community Partners
Serving Sandtown Residents
Advancing Health, Housing & Education
Our Values
Principles Driving Our Mission & Impact
Excellence in
All We Do
Striving for the highest quality in every program and initiative to create lasting impact in the community.
Integrity At All Times
Upholding transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our endeavors to build trust within Sandtown.
Empowering Sandtown
Providing resources, opportunities, and support to help Sandtown-Winchester residents thrive and achieve their full potential.
Excellence in
All We Do
Striving for the highest quality in every program and initiative to create lasting impact in the community.
Integrity At All Times
Upholding transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our endeavors to build trust within Sandtown.
Empowering Sandtown
Providing resources, opportunities, and support to help residents thrive and flourish.
Strategic Inclusiveness
Ensuring that all voices are heard and all community members have a role in shaping the future of Sandtown.
Leadership & Partnership
Collaborating with local leaders, organizations, and partners to maximize resources and create meaningful change.
The Goal
Our Mission
To advance health equity, mitigate health disparities, and enhance access to quality medical care and lifestyle resources. C.UT.S. endeavors to breakdown inter-institutional silos and encourage inter-institutional collaboration that supports and improves the quality of life of Sandtown-Winchester Harlem Park residents by alleviating hunger, improving health outcomes, developing critical workforce and personal skills that support residents in restoring and replenishing and renovating Sandtown.
The Outlook
Our Vision
To transform the current living conditions in our community by providing housing, education, job training, youth programs and economic development. C.U.T.S works to bridge relationships between faith institutions, residents and our elected officials, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, corporate and non-profit sponsors. C.U.T.S believes these positive actions will provide a healthy environment of spiritual and personal growth for all.
The Goal
Our Mission
To advance health equity, mitigate health disparities, and enhance access to quality medical care and lifestyle resources. CUTS will endeavor to breakdown inter-institutional silos and encourage inter-institutional collaboration that supports and improves the quality of life of Sandtown-Winchester Harlem Park residents by alleviating hunger, improving health outcomes, developing critical workforce and personal skills that support residents in restoring and replenishing and renovating Sandtown.
The Outlook
Our Vision
To transform the current living conditions in our community by providing housing, education, job training, youth programs and economic development. C.U.T.S works to bridge relationships between faith institutions, residents and our elected officials, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, corporate and non-profit sponsors. C.U.T.S believes these positive actions will provide a healthy environment of spiritual and personal growth for all.
Our Leaders
Board of Directors
Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt
Board President
Elder CW Harris
Board Vice-President
Elder Wendell Marshall
Board Vice-President
Dr. Albert Stokes
Board Treasurer
Rev. Joyous Stokes
Board Secretary
Elder Amelia Harris
Board Leadership
Elder Bill Hemby
Board Leadership
Pastor Diane Marshall
Board Leadership
Sister Wanda Ricks
Board Leadership
Elder Wendall Holmes
Board Leadership
Dr. Darriel Harris
Board Leadership
Name of Person
Title
Our Leaders
Board of Directors
Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt
First Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Elder CW Harris
Newborn Community of Faith Church
Elder Wendell Marshall
Church of Deliverance
Dr. Albert Stokes
First Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Rev. Joyous Jones
Simmons Memorial Baptist Church
Elder Amelia Harris
Newborn Community of Faith Church
Elder Bill Hemby
BFBC-BH
Pastor Diane Marshall
Church of Deliverance
Sister Wanda Ricks
Change N Youth, Inc.
Elder Wendall Holmes
Newborn Community of Faith Church
Dr. Darriel Harris
Newborn Community of Faith Church
Name of Person
Title
Giving Back
Community Involvement
At CUTS, we are deeply committed to supporting and transforming the Sandtown-Winchester community. Through our diverse initiatives, such as providing affordable housing, hosting health education programs, and empowering local youth, we strive to create a lasting, positive impact. Join us in making a difference as we work together to uplift Sandtown residents and improve the neighborhood.
Be Part of the Change in Sandtown
Explore how you can support our mission to uplift Sandtown-Winchester through volunteer opportunities, donations, and community partnerships. Together, we can create lasting impact.