South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc.
$20,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For general operating support of the food pantry and energy assistance programs. The center, which is open Monday through Thursday, provides food, toiletries, and infant products; and utility, eviction, and prescription assistance.
South Baltimore Neighborhood Association
$12,500 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the South Baltimore Youth Council, a mentoring and educational program for at-risk youth. The purpose of the program is to engage at least 30 young people each week in youth-led council activities. One of the educational programs focuses on issues related to crime investigation and trial preparation. Participants will undertake at least three service projects in collaboration with community-based organizations.
St. Francis Neighborhood Center
$25,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of The Power Project, an after-school educational, mentoring, and arts program for 30 at-risk youth, ages five to 18,in Reservoir Hill. In an effort to increase academic achievement and self-confidence, the program conducts academic and social needs assessments, and creates individualized short- and long-term plans for each child.
The Avenue Bears/Pop Warner Little Scholars
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
Toward the costs of equipment, uniforms, and insurance for a new Pop Warner Metropolitan Baltimore football and cheerleading club for 200 youth, ages 5 to 14, in the Pennsylvania Avenue and Upton communities.
The Downtown Sailing Center
$15,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For general operating costs of the 2009 Community Outreach initiative for at-risk, disadvantaged, and disabled youth in Baltimore City. The program teaches disadvantaged youth to sail, while providing lessons in safety, self-confidence, communication, leadership skills, and teamwork.