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.
Nehemiah House, Inc.
$5,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of appliances and furniture replacement for a homeless shelter for adult men. Nehemiah House provides shelter and meals, and makes medical/mental health and substance abuse treatment referrals.
East Baltimore Christian Athletic Association/EZRA
$10,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of youth athletic programs for 375 inner-city children, ages nine to 17. Adult volunteers coach and teach fundamentals of playing organized sports while at the same time instilling values of sportsmanship, hard work, discipline, and respect.
The Salvation Army
$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For general support of services for the homeless and needy.