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.
Friends of Patterson Park
$18,000 / 2005 / Community Development
For support of the Volunteer Teams Project, a volunteer training program designed to improve the park’s maintenance, and encourage usage.
Upton Planning Committee/ Pennsylvania Avenue Redevelopment Collaborative
$50,000 / 2005 / Community Development
For support of revitalization efforts in the Upton community. Funding will encourage homeowners to take advantage of incentives for renovations and renters to become homeowners.