Friends of Patterson Park, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of a basketball scoreboard and ceiling mounting for a backboard in the Virginia S. Baker Recreational Center. The center houses two teen Department of Recreation leagues, a young women’s team, another for students from Hampstead Hill Academy, and neighborhood pick-up games. By improving the facility, the center offers a safe and healthy environment for out-of-school activities.
Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
In support of the 2010 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign.
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.
Healthy Teen Network
$25,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
To develop a strategic plan to reduce the teen birth rate in Baltimore City by using the Getting to Outcomes planning model. The program will assess needs and resources, define goals, and evaluate and determine sustainable programming to help ensure that adolescent productive health efforts are effective.