Past Grants

The League for People with Disabilities, Inc.

Toward renovation costs of a therapeutic swimming pool. The pool’s controlled temperature is expected to increase mobility and range of motion for League clients with disabilities, as well as neighbors in surrounding communities.

Baltimore HealthCare Access, Inc.

Toward the cost of a feasibility study for the implementation of the Regional Non-Profit Health Insurance Cooperative, designed to expand health-care coverage for the working poor and underserved residents of Maryland. The study will examine technical issues, product design and actuarial modeling, market research, business and financial operational models, and regulatory issues.

Loving Arms, Inc.

For the cost of a consultant to train staff in the use of a new accounting system, federal and state reporting requirements, and accounting standards. The grant will help cover the cost of background clearances for new staff and volunteers. Norma and Robert’s House, a program of Loving Arms, provides short-term, safe, and nurturing shelter and support services to eight male and/or female youth who are runaways, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc.

In support of a strategic planning session on housing development for the mentally ill of Baltimore City.

Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.

Toward support of an initiative to increase health-care coverage among uninsured and disadvantaged populations in Maryland. The objectives are to expand health-care coverage by ensuring that the State of Maryland creates a comprehensive plan to implement federal health-care reform, propose solutions to address local overage and funding gaps, educate Marylanders about new coverage opportunities, and advocate for an increase of the alcohol tax.