What to Expect
Schedule of Sessions
All Sessions are First Come, First Served
First Floor: The Promise Village, Presented by Baltimore’s Promise
Well-Being Studio
3:15-4:00
Where Your Attention Goes Your Energy Flows
Led by Namaste with Nae, LLC
4:15-5:00
Sip, Stretch & Restore: A Wellness Experience for Mindful Renewal
Led by I Run This Collective — Rasheeda Arthur
Healing Studio
3:15-4:00
You Are Your Best Thing
Led by Resolute Rose, LLC
4:15-5:00
Grounded & Growing: A Kitchen Therapy Trail Mix Experience
Led by Afya Counseling & Wellness — Jaree Cottman
Joy Room
Care Items + Swag Items + Snacks
Care Room #1
Acknowledgment Recording Station
Messages for Montaze + words of encouragement
Care Room #2
Workforce Vendor Discussions
1:1 drop-in conversations between young people and workforce partners
Care Room #3
Meditation Space
Quiet drop-in space · Open all day
Second Floor: The Next Level, Presented by GAF
Power Lab
3:15-4:00
LINKS to Your Next Steps: Life Skills for Teens
Led by Renee Myrie
Workforce entry, education, mental health, self-esteem, and structuring life for positive change
4:15-5:00
Launch Your Life: Your Financial Playbook for Life After High School
Led by SECU
Community Lab
3:15-4:00
VIVID Consulting — Active Mindful Meditation
Led by JaVon Townsend
Active meditation using art materials; addresses depression, anxiety, and chronic health
Cubicle Space
ALL DAY
Drop-in 1:1 vendor and young people space — informal conversations throughout the day
About Montaze Cooper Day
Join us for Montaze Cooper Day, a community celebration and wellness fair created by and for Baltimore youth. Especially designed for youth ages 14–24, this free event features music, live performances, food, workshops, resources, and more—all in a space designed for joy, connection, and support.
This annual event honors the life and legacy of Montaze “Taze” Cooper, a youth leader, author, entrepreneur, and advocate who dedicated his life to uplifting others. A proud Baltimore native and first-generation college graduate, Taze worked to expand access to mental health support, mentorship, and career opportunities for young people across the city.
Montaze Cooper Day is part of the Forever 15 Fund, an initiative of Baltimore’s Promise that helps young people stay on track through emergency financial support and access to caring community networks.
Declared by Mayor Brandon Scott, June 20 is Montaze Cooper Day in Baltimore.
Let’s come together to share resources and celebrate youth voices.
“Make it a great day—on purpose.”
Sponsors
WELLNESS LEVEL SPONSORS ($10,000)
JOY LEVEL SPONSORS ($5,000)
COMMUNITY LEVEL SPONSORS ($1,000)
DONATIONS
Interested in sponsoring Montaze Cooper Day?
Read our sponsorship brochure here!
Email operations@baltimorespromise.org to become a sponsor.