Past Grants

Sisters Academy of Baltimore

Toward start-up costs for the establishment of a parochial middle school for at-risk adolescent girls in West Baltimore. The school offers scholarships, small classes, an extended school day, increased parental involvement, and faith-based learning.

Coppin State University

In support of the Talented Ten Mentoring Program for 40 at-risk African-American males attending Rosemont Elementary School, Lemmel Middle School, and Douglass High School, all located in the Coppin “Urban Education Corridor.” The program offers mentoring, tutoring, summer academic enrichment, field trips, and exposure to cultural events for students who demonstrate a high potential for academic success but have encountered social, personal, or financial barriers.

Teach For America

For expenses related to the cost of recruiting, selecting, training, and building a support network for Teach For America corps members teaching in Baltimore City public schools. These recent college graduates make a two-year commitment and are offered an opportunity to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching at The Johns Hopkins University.

Baltimore City Public School System/National Academic League

In support of the 2003-2004 National Academic League in 30 Baltimore City middle schools The League provides extracurricular interscholastic programming in an atmosphere of competitive excitement traditionally associated with athletic events.

Parks & People Foundation

To underwrite recruitment costs of college students serving as teachers in Super Kids Camp 2003. The summer camp is a six-week educational, cultural and recreational program developed for third-grade Baltimore City public school students performing below grade level.