The Salvation Army
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For general support for the homeless and needy.
Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation
$25,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
Toward staffing and administrative costs of CARES, a food pantry and emergency utility assistance, eviction prevention, and prescription drug assistance program serving more than 4,400 low-income Baltimore City residents.
Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For support of the 2009 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign
Good Shepherd Center
$35,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
Toward renovations to the Good Shepherd Center, a residential treatment facility providing services to troubled adolescent females. Renovations are being made in the physical plant to meet the special needs of residents with emotional disorders.
South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc. (SOBER)
$20,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For general operating support and to fund the program’s energy assistance grants. Each month, SOBER provides food supplies in the form of snack bags to the homeless, three-day supplies for individuals and families, and basic necessities to more than 290 clients. Energy assistance grants are awarded to up to 100 clients who have received utility turn-off notices.