Community Law Center, Inc. (CLC)
$120,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Community Law Center, in collaboration with Citizens Planning and Housing Association, seeks legal remedies for Baltimore neighborhoods that are bearing the cost of property neglect. By bringing increased attention to the issue of vacant properties effects and solutions CLC will help communities become more proactive and knowledgeable about how to address their legal problems.ᅠᅠ
Jubilee Baltimore, Inc.
$50,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support of planning and revitalization efforts in Central West Baltimore as part of the federal Choice Neighborhood Program. This initiative will provide representation from each of the neighborhoods working on community projects.
Southeast Community Development Corporation
$100,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward renovation costs of the former Highlandtown Enoch Pratt Free Library building to ensure its qualification as a Silver LEED certified building for affordable housing and commercial development. The organization will also increase its financial and homeownership counseling and asset building services.
Baltimore Community ToolBank
$35,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Seed funding for the implementation of the Baltimore Community ToolBank, a program that lends tools to community-based nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and others involved in greening activities. By having access to tools, neighborhood organizations will be able to engage more volunteers, and undertake larger and more ambitious projects.
Covenant Community Association
$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward renovations of a property to accommodate disadvantaged low-income seniors, and toward summer activities for children and youth in the Rose Street community.