Baltimore Tree Trust
$5,000 / 2013 / Community Development
Toward support of the Green Team in McElderry Park in summer 2013.
Druid Heights Community Development Corporation
$25,000 / 2013 / Community Development
For repairs to the roof and windows of the Druid Heights Community Center.
KaBOOM!
$5,000 / 2013 / Community Development
For support of the Playful City, USA Summit to be held in Baltimore City.
Baltimore Tree Trust
$5,000 / 2012 / Community Development
Toward support of greening initiatives at McElderry Park in Southeast Baltimore. In an effort to revitalize the city’s urban tree canopy, two local youth are trained as green stewards. They learn to weed, aerate, and mulch, and are responsible for watering the newly planted trees. The stewards continue to work with homeowners and businesses regarding the placement of new trees.
Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc.
$80,000 / 2012 / Community Development
For continued support of the Senior Home Repair and Modification Program. This comprehensive program, which serves 75 to 100 low-income, physically impaired homeowners in Northwest Baltimore, provides assistance in accessing social services and benefits.