On Our Shoulders, Inc.
$15,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of a 15-passenger van in order to provide transportation for youth from surrounding West Baltimore neighborhoods, enabling them to participate in educational, recreational, leadership development, and preventative street gang activities.
Baltimore Stars Coalition/AAU
$30,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Baltimore Stars Basketball Program for 120 inner-city boys, ages eight to 17. This program provides the boys with an opportunity to compete in the AAU state and national basketball tournaments and serves as an incentive to maintain good grades and positive behavior on and off the court. Mentoring, tutoring, and SAT preparation assistance are available to all Stars players.
Parks & People Foundation
$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
To provide a stipend for an AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator. The coordinator will assist in the recruitment and retention of volunteers who help tutor young people in SuperKids Camp, teach environmental education to elementary and middle school students, coach in their youth sports programs, plant trees, create community gardens, and improve the park’s trails.
Banner Neighborhoods Community Corporation (BNCC)
$25,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Patterson Park Youth Programs, including a basketball and football league, a reading club, an art club, and a youth employment project. Serving a minimum of 300 children and youth from the Patterson Park community, BNCC programs are designed to provide safe and healthy recreation. At least 70 adult volunteers act as coaches, mentors, teachers, and tutors. The summer employment program involves eight young people taking part in keeping Patterson Park and the surrounding blocks clean. The inter-generational activities with adults are expected to build positive generational relationships and reduce neighborhood conflicts.
Parks & People Foundation
$60,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Hooked on Sports program for Baltimore City public school students. The multi-sport program serves more than 1,100 children and includes soccer, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse leagues. Along with playing-field skills, participants are taught the basic fundamentals of playing organized sports and the value of teamwork and fair play. The organizers monitor academic achievement and attendance, and encourage achievement and excellence.