Past Grants

Baltimore City Public School System/Western High School

Toward the purchase of basic supplies for the art, drama, dance, and music programs.

Baltimore City Public School System/William S. Baer School

Toward the purchase of equipment for a state-of-the-art physical therapy facility. The school provides educational and therapeutic services to students with severe multiple disabilities.

Baltimore Kids Chess League, Inc.

For expenses related to the 2005-2006 Baltimore City Public School System Chess Education Project, an after-school program serving elementary school students in 30 schools. The long-term strategy is designed to increase the number of after-school chess clubs, provide chess instruction to teachers and coaches, sponsor chess activities in the community, and sponsor Baltimore students at competitive regional and national tournaments.

Community Law In Action, Inc.

For support of the expansion of Lemmel Academy, an alternative school setting for 150 chronically disruptive middle school students. Each student will have an individualized plan to help build academic, social, and career skills, with an emphasis on communication. The goal of the program is to decrease the number of out-of-school suspensions and the eighth-grade dropout rate.

Coppin State University

For continued support of the Talented Ten Mentoring Program for at-risk African-American males attending Rosemont Elementary School, Lemmel Middle School, and Frederick Douglass High School. The program offers mentoring, tutoring, summer academic enrichment, field trips, and exposure to cultural events for students who demonstrate a high potential for academic success, but who have encountered social, personal, or financial barriers.