South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc.
$24,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of operating costs of the food pantry and the energy assistance program. The center, open Monday through Thursday, serves approximately 300 households per month, providing food; clothing; toiletries; and financial assistance to prevent utility terminations, and to purchase prescription medications.
St. Francis Neighborhood Center
$25,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of The Power Project, an after-school educational, mentoring, and arts program for 30 at-risk youth, ages five to 18, in Reservoir Hill. An academic and social-needs assessment is conducted for each child at enrollment and an individualized plan is created with short-term and long-term goals, along with incentives to help achieve the goals.
Take Back The City, Inc.
$23,960 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For support of the Winning Teams Mentoring Program, serving middle and high school students in Baltimore City public schools. By matching up to 60 middle and high school students with up to 12 college students trained by the Maryland Mentoring Partnership, the mentors provide mentees with ongoing support and encouragement, leading to graduation from high school and admission into college.
The Men and Families Center
$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase and installation of a new furnace for the free clinic and health resource center. The primary activities of the center are to help clients obtain access to health care, and find sources of nutritious food, steady employment, and safe housing.
The Northeast Youth Association
$13,228 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Three grants for expenses related to the Northeast Football League serving at-risk youth in Baltimore City.