Upton. **What are some historic reasons for economic disparity?** The CNS team researched the [Mondawmin neighborhood](https://cnsmaryland.org/2022/12/15/baltimore-neighborhoods-mondawmin-bolton-hill-face-different-realities-due-to-citys-history/). A 1979 survey showed the 13 biggest lenders in Baltimore provided only 1.6% of their mortgage ... from outside the community. Here are some of their stories: * The [Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt](https://cnsmaryland.org/2022/12/15/rev-dr-derrick-dewitt-sr-uses-his-positions-of-power-to-transform-sandtown-winchester/) started an organic urban farm for Sandtown-Winchester, an area he describes as one of the most ... director of the Maryland Baptist Aged Home. * Residents of underserved neighborhoods rely on [faith-based organizations](https://cnsmaryland.org/2022/12/15/east-baltimore-communities-rely-on-faith-based-leadership-rather-than-the-city/) and other programs like The Central Baltimore Partnership, which focuses on revitalizing 11 neighborhoods, creating youth