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.
The Book Thing of Baltimore, Inc.
$20,000 / 2005 / Community Development
For the purchase of a building to expand the distribution of free books to students, teachers, and residents of Baltimore City. Responding to a lack of books in Baltimore City public schools, The Book Thing redistributes more than 20,000 donated books a week.
Public Justice Center, Inc.
$95,000 / 2005 / Community Development
For continued support of the Tenant Advocacy Project, an effort to reduce evictions and help eliminate the practice of allowing tenant belongings to be placed on the curb. The Center will focus on strengthening the coalition by providing research, legislative proposals, testimony, legal representation, and media support.