Past Grants

Northeast Youth Association

Toward operating costs of a football league for youth ages five to 15 in the Mid-Govans community. The season starts in August with a two-hour practice five days a week during the summer, and three days per week during the school year, in addition to six Saturday games.

Civic Works

For startup costs of the Real Food Farms at Clifton Park. The goals of the urban farm project are to provide fresh organic food to the Lake Clifton High School cafeteria, hands-on educational opportunities for students, the engagement of neighbors in growing produce, job training opportunities, and green jobs. Starting with three hoop greenhouses in which to grow produce year-round, the pilot project will eventually expand to 20 hoop greenhouses.

Parks & People Foundation

For continued support of the Hooked on Sports program serving more than 1,000 Baltimore City public school students in grades four through 12. While being taught the basic fundamentals of playing organized sports and the value of teamwork and fair play, participating students are required to maintain a “C” average and a 95 percent school attendance rate.

The Downtown Sailing Center

For general operating costs of the 2009 Community Outreach initiative for at-risk, disadvantaged, and disabled youth in Baltimore City. The program teaches disadvantaged youth to sail, while providing lessons in safety, self-confidence, communication, leadership skills, and teamwork.

Paul’s Place, Inc.

For continued support of the Hot Lunch and Emergency Assistance programs for residents of Washington Village/Pigtown. Funding allows the programs to accommodate basic needs of long-time residents in an area of entrenched poverty.