Past Grants

Gilman School

Toward the support of the 2011 Baltimore Independent School Learning Camp. The four-week summer camp offers 45 academically promising Baltimore City public school students entering third, fourth, and fifth grades the opportunity to participate in Gilman School’s learning enrichment program. It provides individualized and group classes in language arts, geography, science, mathematics, and a foreign language, as well as cultural field trips and recreational activities. The goal is to reduce the loss of academic skills often experienced by at-risk students during summer break.

Rose Street Community Center

In support of the School Everyday Coach program at Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School. The goal is to increase daily attendance and reduce tardiness. Three coaches take responsibility for students’ attendance.

ACLU Foundation of Maryland, Inc.

For continued support of the Baltimore City Education Reform Project, designed to ensure that schools serving disadvantaged students receive equal funding and resources. This strategy includes education, community organizing, advocacy efforts, and lawsuits.

Greater Homewood Community Corporation, Inc.

For support of the Experience Corps Upper Grades Pilot Project, designed to serve fourth- and fifth-grade students in high-needs Baltimore City public schools. The project awards grants to five schools in support of strategies designed to increase academic achievement.

South Baltimore Learning Center

For capital improvements to expand the center to accommodate the External Diploma Program, an adult literacy program that awards a high school diploma.