Past Grants

Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute

For the development and evaluation of the Urban eClinic Project, an electronic system created to improve health care in an urban setting.

Sandi’s Learning Center

Continued capital support toward completion of a daycare center in the Rosemont neighborhood of West Baltimore. The center will provide developmental and educational childcare and after-school services for 200 children from birth to 12.

Koinonia Baptist Church

For removal of lead in metal windows in a building that houses a day care program for toddlers.

South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc. (SOBER)

For general support and for the energy assistance program. SOBER provides food supplies and other basic necessities to more than 250 clients per month. Energy assistance grants are awarded to up to 100 clients who have received utility turn-off notices.

Madison Square Bucs Inner City Youth Program, Inc.

For general support of the Madison Square Buccaneers’ basketball programs for more than 180 inner-city children, ages six to 14. Operated by volunteer coaches, the program focuses on teaching basketball fundamentals while emphasizing academic achievement. The in-house league and tournament play allows the children to participate in an instructional and competitive environment, and so benefit from the diversity they encounter in different regions and schools.