Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern
$5,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
Toward the launching of the 95 Percenters, an initiative designed to mentor at-risk male youth in Baltimore’s inner city.
Baltimore HealthCare Access, Inc .
$10,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
To continue to provide birth certificates and photo IDs for Baltimore City residents who are in need of health insurance, shelter, housing, and addiction services. Baltimore HealthCare Access will screen applicants for eligibility for health insurance programs and, if needed, purchase identification and citizenship documents for clients applying for benefits.
Johns Hopkins Urban Health Initiative
$5,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of two laptop computers and wireless airtime for an evaluation of the Urban eClinic project, a health clinic for the uninsured in East Baltimore. The project anticipates the improvement of clinical outcomes by using outreach workers recruited from the local community, with the goal of improving health education, fostering healthy lifestyles, and promoting the prevention of disease.
Baltimore Stars Coalition/AAU
$40,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of a volunteer-run basketball program for 120 inner-city boys ages eight to 17. The program provides the boys with the opportunity to compete successfully in AAU state and national basketball tournaments. In addition to being taught basketball skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship, all Stars players receive mentoring, tutoring, and SAT preparation assistance. With the educational and personal support provided by Stars coaches, many of the players have attended the top private and public magnet high schools in Baltimore.
Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
$125,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of the Health Care Enrollment Campaign for Baltimore City, to encourage newly eligible low-income Baltimore City residents to enroll in Medicaid. The campaign will include dissemination of information about the new Medicaid eligibility guidelines and benefits conferred under Medicaid coverage. Outreach coordinators will distribute applications and provide assistance to people who are eligible for and want to enroll in the new program.