Civil Justice, Inc.
$90,000 / 2009 / Community Development
For support of an initiative, “Filling a Vital Gap in Foreclosure Prevention Through Pro Se Bankruptcy”. In addition to counseling, the project provides legal assistance in an effort to create a plan to assist homeowners facing foreclosure.
Food Research & Action Center
$20,000 / 2009 / Community Development
Toward support of the Maryland Hunger Solutions’ pilot project to enable low-income households to purchase fresh produce at two Baltimore City farmers’ markets using their federal nutrition program benefits. The pilot will provide outreach and incentives to eligible households and the equipment and training for the farmers’ markets to accept payment through electronic benefit transfers and debit cards.
Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.
$75,000 / 2009 / Community Development
For general support of a partnership of banks, foundations, government agencies, and community organizations committed to strengthening 15 underserved neighborhoods targeted for revitalization. Healthy Neighborhoods provides grants for marketing, community organizing, and block projects in an ongoing effort to preserve and improve the real estate values in selected neighborhoods.
Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers/ Baltimore Neighborhood Collaborative
$50,000 / 2008 / Community Development
To strengthen the capability of community development organizations in targeted neighborhoods offering assistance to households facing foreclosure. Support is given to groups providing pre- and post-purchase counseling and legal assistance.
Parks & People Foundation
$500,000 / 2008 / Community Development
Capital funding for the restoration of the historic Superintendent’s House, located at the heart of a nine-acre park improvement project in Druid Hill Park. The restored site will become part of the new headquarters of the Parks and People Foundation, which administers 14 programs providing greening activities and recreational opportunities. The building will be used for community training, special events, and meetings.