No Struggle No Success, Inc.
No Struggle No Success is a newly established reentry program in Baltimore City serving adults and youth between 14-18 years of age. These individuals must have served time in prison facilities, detention centers and/or committed into a juvenile facility in the State of Maryland. NSNS will provide comprehensive case management and access to services such as assistance in obtaining state ID and social security cards, birth certificates, benefits, transportation, housing, employment, and referrals to behavioral health programs.
Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition, Fiscally Sponsored by Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
The Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition (BHRC) is the largest harm reduction organization in the State of Maryland. Funding from the Abell Foundation will support its work to bring Overdose Prevention Sites (OPS) to Baltimore City and the State of Maryland.
Women’s Housing Coalition
Founded in 1979, the Women’s Housing Coalition (WHC) has been at the forefront in the development of housing options and services to low-income and homeless women. Support from the Abell Foundation will bring high speed internet access to its Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units. The majority of the funding will support the physical wiring of the buildings, and courses to help residents with finding employment and educational offerings such as GED courses.
University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation
Administered by the Francis King Carey School of Law, the Rebuild Overcome and Roar (ROAR) Center is a “one stop shop” in Baltimore City where survivors of crime can access a full range of wraparound legal, supportive social and nursing care, and mental health services in one location. With funding from the Abell Foundation, one of ROAR’s staff attorneys will be dedicated to representing survivors of homicide, non-fatal gun shots, and those who are identified as being gang involved, and who have been victims of crime themselves.
Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence Education Fund
Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence (MPGV) began in the mid-1980s. It educates the public, lawmakers, and criminal justice stakeholders about best practices to prevent gun violence. Funding from the Abell Foundation will support its efforts with its newly created Maryland Violence Prevention Coalition. Project goals include educating policymakers and civic leaders about violence prevention strategies, fostering cooperation between the public, nonprofit, and public sectors, breaking down silos, and encouraging problem-solving to improve services and public safety outcomes.