Baltimore Stars Coalition/AAU
$40,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the volunteer-operated Baltimore Stars Basketball Program serving 120 inner-city boys, ages eight to 17. The program provides opportunities to compete in AAU state and national basketball tournaments, and in addition to teaching basketball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, the program provides educational support that includes mentoring, tutoring, and SAT preparation.
Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward expenses to fund a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in recognition of the accomplishments of the Maryland Health Care Coalition.
Baltimore Youth Lacrosse Foundation
$10,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Two grants for the support of an expansion of the Baltimore Youth Lacrosse League, and to create a summer program for at-risk inner-city middle school boys.
Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center
$25,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward costs of providing supportive resources to current and former foster youth. The center provides information, training, service linkages, counseling, GED preparation, and job-training programs for youth transitioning to independent living.
Baltimore Stars Coalition/AAU
$40,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the volunteer-operated Baltimore Stars Basketball Program for 120 inner-city boys, ages 8 to 17. The program provides opportunities to compete in AAU state and national basketball tournaments. In addition to teaching basketball skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship, the Stars program provides educational support for players, including mentoring, tutoring, and SAT preparation.