The Samaritan Center
$50,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
Two grants for continued support of the Travel Voucher Program. Up to 500 homeless persons in need of travel assistance will be provided with vouchers for bus travel to destination cities, where there are contacts willing to assist in finding housing.
Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.
$75,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
Costs for expansion of the Baltimore Housing First pilot project for homeless persons with physical and mental disabilities. Based on a national model that places homeless persons in stable housing as a first priority and then follows up with supportive services provided by outreach workers, Baltimore’s project expects to provide permanent housing and supportive services to 100 chronically homeless individuals over a five-year period.
The Samaritan Center
$50,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Eviction Prevention Assistance program at the Samaritan Center. In addition to providing a one-time only grant for past-due rent and requiring each client to contribute toward the unpaid rent balance, the center will assist clients in applying for food stamps, Medicaid, Earned Income Tax Credits, and with problems of unemployment and substance abuse.
Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.
$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
To provide emergency shelter for homeless persons with disabilities.
Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For support of the 2007 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign.