1 Baltimore, Inc.
$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
Toward travel costs of the 1 Baltimore Basketball Travel Team, to participate in the 2012 American Athletic Union National Tournament in Florida.
Catholic Charities
$60,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of eviction prevention and utility assistance programs administered by The Samaritan Center. The funds provide direct financial assistance to more than 500 low-income households at risk for homelessness or loss of utility services.
Manna House, Inc.
$35,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
For the salary of a coordinator to recruit volunteers to assist in serving 200 clients every day.
South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc.
$24,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of operating costs of the food pantry, which serves more than 250 clients per month, and for a program that serves up to 50 clients per month to help prevent utility turn-off.
Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Maryland Mentoring Partnership
$15,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For support of “B’Mentors: The Baltimore City Initiative” for 235 at-risk youth in six troubled neighborhoods. By matching youth with mentors, it is expected that there will be improvements in confidence, competence, academic performance, and relationships with adults and peers.