Baltimore Stallions Youth Programs/ American Youth Football
$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Baltimore Stallions Football program established for 200 inner-city youth. Along with athletic experiences, the program will provide instruction in leadership, teamwork skills, tutoring, and mentoring.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
$78,366 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Three grants for staffing, supplies, and related expenses of the Rat Sterilant Evaluation. The project will evaluate a unique chemical compound that is designed to sterilize adult male Norway rats in an effort to control feral rats in urban areas such as Baltimore.
One Baltimore, Inc.
$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward travel costs of the One Baltimore basketball travel team for participation in the AAU National Tournament in Little Rock, AR.
United Way of Central Maryland
$100,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of initiatives of The Journey Home, a 10-year plan to end homelessness in Baltimore City. Children’s program coordinators will be hired to provide school-readiness services to children residing in Baltimore shelters. Included are parental support, assistance with preschool and school enrollment, and monitoring to ensure that the children are receiving appropriate educational services. Adult employment programs will be established at three emergency shelters to provide job readiness, and temporary employment for 75 homeless persons.
Baltimore Stars Coalition/ Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
$40,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Baltimore Stars Basketball Program for 96 inner city boys, ages eight to 17. The program, run by an all-volunteer staff, provides opportunities to compete in AAU state and national basketball tournaments. In addition to teaching basketball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, the program provides educational support that includes mentoring, tutoring, and SAT preparation, and encouragement for the players to maintain good grades and positive behavior off the court.