Parks & People Foundation
$60,000 / 2008 / 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 students participating in soccer, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse leagues. This after-school program stresses the basic fundamentals of organized sports, and the value of teamwork and fair play. The organizers monitor academic achievement and attendance; participants are required to maintain a “C” average and at least a 95 percent school attendance rate.
Empire Homes of Maryland
$150,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
Capital funding toward the completion of Restoration Gardens, a 43-unit permanent supportive rental housing development in the lower Park Heights community, to serve homeless, at-risk young adults, ages 18 to 24. These affordable units will be subsidized by Section 8 vouchers. Referrals to supportive services, such as job training and placement, substance abuse treatment and mental health services will be provided to enable the residents to gain the stability and skills needed to live independently.
The Salvation Army
$5,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For general support of services for the homeless and needy.
Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.
$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
To provide emergency shelter for homeless persons with disabilities.
Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For support of the 2007 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign.