Grants

Alternative Directions, Inc.

Toward funding of child-support modification workshops in Maryland Correctional Institutions. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of child-support modifications filed by the incarcerated in an effort to reduce the amount of arrearages to which persons are entitled under Maryland law. The staff continues to work with the Maryland Child Support Enforcement Administration and courts to simplify the support medication forms, develop new outreach materials and methods, and ensure that motions filed are effective at bringing about payment modifications.

Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, Inc.

For the creation of a “State of the Harbor” report card to set a baseline for measuring water quality and health of the Baltimore harbor, and to enable future comparisons to document progress toward making the harbor safe for swimming and fishing. An action plan with steps to address pollution and deteriorating condition of the water will accompany the report.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, Inc.

Additional funding for capital renovations and expansion of the Beans & Bread Outreach Center, which serves more than 2,300 homeless and economically vulnerable individuals daily through its hot-meal program. By expanding the programming space and waiting area, Beans & Bread will be able to deliver a wider range of basic services to many more clients.

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center

Toward staffing costs for the expanded Foreclosure Prevention Program. In response to the recent high rate of foreclosures, with additional funding, St. Ambrose will be able to provide increased default and reverse-mortgage counseling services, in person, by phone, and electronically.

Office of the Mayor

Toward consulting fees to assist in implementing a leadership agenda by developing a vision for the Mayor’s priorities and providing training for the Mayor’s staff. The consultant will help to determine effective ways to set priorities, clarify roles, and redefine job descriptions.