Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
$5,420 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Two grants in support of a conference, “Exploring the Impact of Vitamins & Micronutrients on Children’s Behavior.”
Parks & People Foundation
$160,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Hooked on Sports programs, which offer a variety of athletic activities for more than 1,100 Baltimore City public school students in fourth to 12th grades. Programs include: Baltimore Baseball League, Baltimore Middle School Soccer League, Baltimore Middle School Lacrosse League, and Baltimore Starlings Volleyball Club. The participants, while being exposed to the fundamentals of organized sports and sharing the values of teamwork and fair play, are required to maintain a “C” average and a 95 percent school attendance record.
Greater Baltimore Tennis Patrons Association, Inc.
$30,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of after-school and summer tennis programs serving the Greater Homewood Tennis Aces, Park Heights Tennis Aces, and Frankford Tennis Aces. More than 400 at-risk Baltimore City youth ages six to 16 participate and receive tennis instruction, support for study habits, and healthy meals.
Santa’s Helpers Anonymous, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of the “Elves Bring Christmas to Those in Need” program for low-income families and the elderly in Baltimore City.
Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
To provide emergency placement in motels for up to 20 homeless persons with disabilities.