Baltimore Rowing Club
$10,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward expansion of Reach High Baltimore, an initiative designed to serve 40 at-risk Baltimore City middle school students through rowing and academic mentoring. The four-season program will prepare participants to row on high school teams.
James Mosher Baseball League
$30,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward the renovation of two baseball fields at the James Mosher Elementary School. The project will include the installation of an infield irrigation system, the purchase and installation of new bleachers for the main baseball diamond, and the regrading and aeration of the ball fields.
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 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.