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.
Agape Family Empowerment Center
$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward expenses related to the Park Heights Saints Football program for youth in the Park Heights community. The program emphasizes teamwork, self-respect, and achievement in school and in life.
Free State Legal Project
$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
In support of an initiative to provide free and reduced-fee legal services to low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members of the community.
Maryland Institute College of Art
$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For support of Finding Our Wings, a pregnancy- and dropout-prevention program for teen girls in East and West Baltimore.