Catholic Charities
$500,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
In support of the Project to Transform Lives program at My Sister’s Place Women’s Center (MSPWC) and for the Pathways to Hope Project at Our Daily Bread Employment Center (ODBEC). The programs are designed to expand basic services with on-site medical services and mental health treatment. MSPWC clients are encouraged to participate in budgeting, financial literacy, and adult education classes; ODBEC clients have the opportunity to participate in a variety of job training programs, including building maintenance, environmental services, commercial driver’s licenses, and weatherization tech training.
Northeast Youth Association
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
Toward operating costs of a football league for youth ages five to 15 in the Mid-Govans community. The season starts in August with a two-hour practice five days a week during the summer, and three days per week during the school year, in addition to six Saturday games.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland, Inc .
$100,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For continued support and expansion of the Amachi mentoring program for 650 children of incarcerated parents. The program is designed to match the children with caring and responsible adult mentors while, at the same time, providing case-management support for families, guardians, and volunteers. The program will continue to collect data on outcomes, including school performance, substance use, delinquent behavior, relationships with peers and adults, and degree of achieved self-confidence.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc.
$20,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
Toward the cost of leasehold improvements for expansion of existing office space used by NAMI volunteers and staff. Serving more than 7,000 clients a year, NAMI provides educational programs, support groups, training workshops, and other resources for persons with mental illness and their family members. The facility will offer two new meeting areas, dedicated space for volunteers, handicap-accessible facilities, and upgraded HVAC systems.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County
$50,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
Toward the implementation of Project Learn, an after-school mentoring program for 300 at-risk youth in the O’Donnell Heights and Brooklyn/Curtis Bay communities. Project Learn activities include Power Hour—the first hour of the afternoon activities set aside for children to complete homework, receive tutoring, and work on computers, as well as art activities, health education, and recreational activities. In addition, the program emphasizes parent involvement in club activities.