Past Grants

Center for Emerging Media

For general operating support of the Marc Steiner radio show. The daily interview format with selected guests, along with follow-up call-in questions, addresses timely topics of community interest.

Civil Justice, Inc.

For support of an initiative, “Filling a Vital Gap in Foreclosure Prevention Through Pro Se Bankruptcy”. In addition to counseling, the project provides legal assistance in an effort to create a plan to assist homeowners facing foreclosure.

Food Research & Action Center

Toward support of the Maryland Hunger Solutions’ pilot project to enable low-income households to purchase fresh produce at two Baltimore City farmers’ markets using their federal nutrition program benefits. The pilot will provide outreach and incentives to eligible households and the equipment and training for the farmers’ markets to accept payment through electronic benefit transfers and debit cards.

Arundel Habitat for Humanity

Toward the renovation of eight rowhouses in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Baltimore City. Using the national Habitat for Humanity model, Arundel Habitat staff supervises volunteer crews to perform the majority of work on each house, including demolition, framing, and finishing. Construction focuses on energy-efficient appliances and windows. Each of the houses is sold to a low-income household at 0 percent financing offered by Arundel Habitat.

Newborn Holistic Ministries, Inc.

Challenge grant toward renovation costs of the Harris-Marcus Community Center at 1947 Pennsylvania Avenue. This new multi-purpose center will accommodate the Jubilee Arts program serving 600 adults and children, the Martha’s Place program’s consolidated offices, and a neighborhood meeting space.