The Samaritan Community
$15,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of the Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance programs for families experiencing food insecurity, and/or difficulty paying rent and utility bills. The center’s staff works with each client to address issues that lead to unemployment, addiction, and mental health disorders, and makes referrals to other agencies, when needed, to address client needs.
Advocates for Children and Youth
$50,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward continued support of activities to improve the outcomes of Baltimore City children in the child welfare system.
Franciscan Center
$200,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For support of programs providing financial support and case management services to families in crisis, as well as support for the center’s basic services departments. Services include a hot lunch program, a food pantry, clothing, toiletries, transportation assistance, and prescription assistance.
Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
$10,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
To provide free dental care and dentures to low-income disabled persons participating in the Donated Dental Services program. Patient referrals come from health-care providers, public health departments, and social service agencies. The services are rendered by more than 515 volunteer dentists statewide.
Sandi’s Learning Center
$50,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of a year-round after-school and summer program focusing on educational and art enrichment activities for up to 40 at-risk children and youth in the Rosemont community of West Baltimore. The center stays in contact with the children’s teachers to monitor any academic or behavior issues, and provides tutoring and supportive services, if necessary.