Canton Community Association
$5,000 / 2007 / Community Development
For the development of a Master Plan for the Canton Dog Park, designed to serve as a model for a citywide network of dog parks.
University of Maryland/Philip Merrill College of Journalism
$500,000 / 2007 / Community Development
Capital funding for construction of a new journalism building to establish The Abell Professorship in Baltimore Journalism. Each semester the professorship will provide the opportunity for eight to 10 students to develop stories on timely and important issues affecting quality of life in Baltimore City.
Charm City Land Trusts, Inc.
$5,000 / 2007 / Community Development
To complete the acquisition of eight tax-foreclosed properties for use as a community garden, park, and labyrinth in the McElderry Park neighborhood.
Friends of Patterson Park
$15,000 / 2007 / Community Development
For general support of the maintenance of restored facilities and landscapes of Patterson Park. In addition to keeping the park facilities operational and well maintained, the program seeks to provide recreational opportunities, educational outreach, and cultural arts programming in partnership with other community organizations.
Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation
$5,000 / 2007 / Community Development
Toward a strategic planning initiative. With the completion of Stadium Place in sight, the corporation sees the need to establish the direction of the organization, setting priorities for the population served, and determining the extent of expansion.